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correct bumper numbers N more !!
Added the correct bumper numbers to my m1009 and m101A2 TRAILER A week ago. Added a 50 cal ammo box for my binox and emergency radio an other stuff. Also finished my trailer numbers and redid the rails. MOLLE Gear is gettin set up and on going!!
Thats is Awesome. You r right people dont know they are loaners. we used a lot of older military vehicles as Grass rigs in the Fire Depts. Just paint and equipment is the cost.
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It is an 86. I dont remember any differences in sifferent years but that was a long a time ago and its not really something we worried about. Did yours come from the Army or another branch?
NEW floors
Spent the weekend prepping and spraying extreeme liner onto the floors. See my full post for all details.
http://http://www.steelsoldiers.com/cucv/88936-new-m1009-floors-via-extreeme-liner.html
The Permatex spray is a rust treatment. it really doesnt say on the can but I tried it as an alternative to naval gelly a few years back and it works great. Not as expensive as POR 15 and readily available. Thanx for the Kudos and good luck with yours
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two Gallons of liner a long nite and heres how it went. Masked off all areas but floors. cover all screw//bolt holes. Blow out dust, block sand all areas, blow out and clean w laquer thinner.
Mixed liner and sprayed two full gallons in about 4 hours.
Its curing out and looks awesome.
new floors
So after a whole day of prep work, the floors are ready to be wiped down again and sprayed with extreemeliner.
First thing I did was cut out any firm sealant that was loose or looked like it had gotten water under it, the more I checked the more I found.
If the edge is coming up...
Ok so after a crappy day, in my current situation, I set out to prep Arewen(my M1009) for new floors.
Remove all interior items, seats, gear ect.
Removed what was left of the floor mat, and this is what I got. A few rust throughs that need fixed. Not an issue, A couple of bolts thsat the...
Ok guys tell me this, I ohmed all the glow plugs, infinity reading. All bad right. Tonight just by dumb chance I tried to start it and it started right up. Its 90 here today but still. it has not started for daays. I have been thru tm and all else is good. I have checked all wiring, good...
I just did the mod to get the GP relay to 12 volts, and it was pretty easy. If you dont want any splices or cutting, ect.
disconnected batteries
removed wire from the 24volt Buss. (it has a fuseable link in it already)
removed wire from the GP solenoid
Remove resistor pack mounting plate and...