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  1. topgun217

    M1009 wont start/no crank

    Justin, you've been given some great advise from everyone here. These guys are great! I hope you didn't spend all your money for nothing replacing the items you did, but hey, this is a hobby and it's ok to live and learn, I have! Good Luck and keep us posted
  2. topgun217

    looking to buy a 1985 m1009

    Nice looking truck, but is there anything they didn't paint flat black other than the body? I'm not knocking the truck, but I like to see them as they were ment to be ie: original red color interior etc. $5100? WOW! just my opinion
  3. topgun217

    M1009 not turning over

    http://www.steelsoldiers.com/cucv/47413-look-glass-plunger-inside-ip-return-fitting.html Justin, check this link out, also have you checked all the ground points? I'm no expert here but after reading dozens of posts, most issues with the cucv's are simple fixes. If your not getting any power...
  4. topgun217

    M1009 wont start/no crank

    I don't know if this helps, I just got my 1009 a week ago. My friend who is a mechanic discoverd something odd; my solonoid had a 24v connection hooked up when the sticker clearly said it was 12v. The thing had new batts just put in and it would crank, however no start. I turned him onto SS...
  5. topgun217

    Wright Patterson Recovery

    Just got back from the maiden voyage! Man does she ride nice! Clean smooth shifting, 4x4 works great in 8" of snow! I still grinning and all warm and fuzzy inside! I took the wife as well and darned if I saw a smile on her face a time or two. THe 1009 took 22 gallons of fuel, and put in a small...
  6. topgun217

    Wright Patterson Recovery

    I don't have a problem with that, however Bob is bidding on one or planning to do so very soon. He had me looking at several at wright patt. plus take pics for him, he has a towing buss. and when I showed him the G/L site he was kinda awe struck and ....well....he's got the o.d. fever! Plus...
  7. topgun217

    Wright Patterson Recovery

    Yup, she purred like a tiger. My mechanic buddy is gonna have to tweak one of the front brake calipers due to it sticking, and make a few minor go-overs before the drive tomorrow. Bobby's pretty safety concious plus he has been reading the TM's I downloaded ...But she starts and that was a big...
  8. topgun217

    Wright Patterson Recovery

    Ok, here we go, another attempt at uploading the pic from the trip to WRight Patt. sorry for the delay... Ok great the took this time. The pics of the Apache and the wall are from the VFW in Marion Ohio, my son saw the bird and he had to stop and grab a photo op! I will post more and better...
  9. topgun217

    Wright Patterson Recovery

    Well we left on our jounrey this morning at 0700, about an hour into our jog we ran into heavy fog near Marion, Ohio and it was sloooow. Arrived at Wright Patterson at 1100 and met with Andrew (tops G/L employee in my book) Looked over the new addition to the family and loaded her up. Since I...
  10. topgun217

    Wright Patterson Recovery

    Just got the p/m from markmontana. n1265......I think there was a goof.....I just watched "Stan" the weather man and according to him, maybe 2-3", then caught 11, where he says maybe an inch......Oh well....weather men are like politicians, promise you more and actually get less...haha
  11. topgun217

    HEMTT vs. 2010 Camaro

    looks like this may have happened on a Post somewhere in the south. Oh well, looks like nobody got hurt, and clearly the Camero driver is at fault......BIGGER always has the right-of-way just like on the water, big ships can't manuver as quickly as the little power boats. I hope the soldier...
  12. topgun217

    Wright Patterson Recovery

    319 , I'll be at WPAFB on Thrusday, I'll try and send lavarok a p/m and let him know. I spoke with G/L Andrew today and everything all set. Wife just told me the four letter word is supposed to start here Friday afternoon and end on Saturday, 4 to 8"'s of the white stuff; at least I'll have the...
  13. topgun217

    Wright Patterson Recovery

    Making a recovery trip to Wright Patterson this week, I'm willing to take addtl. photos for anyone who has a future recovery there if you would like, just send me a p/m with what I'll be looking for.
  14. topgun217

    Short Kansas Road Trip... M1009

    Thanks for the posts, Great photo's! I pick up my m1009 Thursday so look out, I have a german Shepherd as well. I have pic's of all my MWD's and hope to get them up on here one day. The female I have now though is a family pet.....oh how they are fun to just watch, it's relaxing after chasing...
  15. topgun217

    You know its a bad day when.

    Oh crap!
  16. topgun217

    Rear seat cover needed

    I believe I will need a driver seat cover, got any of them or know who or where to get them from? Thanks in advance!
  17. topgun217

    EUC Holding Pattern

    Sorry for whinning so much, I got Notification today. I may pick-up next week with luck and no snow in forcast. Here's my time line: Not as bad as I thought:Submission of EUC Pending11/19/2009EUC revisions requested from Customer12/03/2009EUC sent to Battle...
  18. topgun217

    EUC over 60 days, auction cancelled!

    :jumpin: OMG, THE WAIT IS OVER, SORTA; Now I gotta arrainge to pick my 1009 up. I sure hope I dont get bad news letter
  19. topgun217

    speed'n up

    I hope that doesn't happen to me.
  20. topgun217

    New GL Hold List?

    Ok, but what trucks does it affect? I've been waiting on my EUC since Dec. 2
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