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Mostly, I can't speak to going GV unit in the M1009 because it seems few guys have done it. The reason I suspect is because 1009's have a pretty good road-worthy final output, meaning, a rear axle geared for 3:73 (correct me if I'm wrong) which gives decent freeway speeds & mileage. Wanting...

Okay, vehicle stolen + vehicle location solved = Vehicle recovered < happy endings to power of ten = theft problem solved, no?

Thanks to all on the TAILLIGHT issues. So looks like cleaning up contacts, new bezels AND LED bulbs makes for brighter but question is--- does it make a significant difference in brightness. Sorry to belabor that point but from what I've seen of my own taillights at nite it's scary dull, which...

YOW-SA~! They also sell new black IGN cylinder locks AND--- keyed black door lock cylinders~! What I've been looking for--- thanks WARREN~!!!

Get Lojack for Classics, worth every penny they say and theft problem solved

How about tail lights; anybody found a decent replacement for the stock (read that---way dull) units on CUCV's? Mine are so weak I wondered if it was electrical drain somewhere but I get a solid 12+ with meter. Is it possible there's a relay in that circuit?

Curious; how is the quality of their parts?

Can't recall the research I did at the time but I tend to believe that FY are M1009 and CM are M1008; replaced mine (on my M1008 which came marked as FY with a Mil-surplus CM and it gave my brakes a new feel, like less pedal pressure netted better braking feel than before. Seems there is an...

I might suggest replacing your cab's rubber body mounts. Did this on an my old '77 C20 years ago and I even installed the harder Energy Suspension urethane-type and it made a world of difference in the ride--- read that way better. Of course new shocks, springs & bushings will help to restore...

Ditto on the dipstick tube-seal, did mine when I last drained the trans and she stayed clean as a whistle... for a while. Back then I wasn't driving truck much and began to notice a small drip from the left driver's side, trans pan. Wiped it and re-torqued the trans-pan bolts but a few days...

My stock steering has worked fine for nearly 8 years now and I've run Old Warhorse through some long hard offroading that mom's Jeep Cherokee would cry in agony and quit early. But the thing that worries me is the steering box/mount frame cracking problem common on Chevy 4x4's. Common enough...

Thanks CUCVEightyFive, am just now seeing them at O'Reilly's for $241--- a bargain considering I searched everywhere for an original AcDelco and was lucky to bid/pay $390. Still haven't installed it yet, other stuff needs the attention. BTW; like the bone stock resto look myself too. Good luck~!

A gear reduction starter? Like for 12V system gassers? Didn't know that was possible. If you don't mind my asking--- what voltage/model/brand?

Wow, I gotta' say--- this is one of my fav-threads~! So many still unfulfilling ideas and plans I have for my own 1008 are here--- with pics~! Luv it~! Godspeed Sharecropper~!

M1008: Just thought I'd second that motion to check the T-stat because I installed the ACDELCO website recommended one, it had that rubber skirt or whatever, and on the hottest day of the year I was stuck in a long fast food order line when my temps suddenly started rising. Engine was making...

Looks like a well kept Deuce, as Deuces go~!

What the... @#%^&!! But it believes it is... :razz:

True, a pro-tow driver, given time and cover, could defeat my theft deterrents as that is all they are--- deterrents. But, as someone else pointed out, I believe a pro-THIEF tow driver may look for another victim once they see the extra difficulty involved. EXAMPLE: My home has a...

THINK like a thief: MOST are looking for quick, easy and clean getaway auto theft with minimal difficulty. And while you can configure ways to prevent a thief from starting your CUCV, an experienced and well rehearsed flatbed wrecker driver can easily snatch your truck in less than one minute...