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Not true. It still makes a world of difference in cold weather. These vehicles have no insulation on the cab anywhere. They have a heater that works very hard in an M1009 to heat that large cargo/passenger area. When it is 10 degrees out and you want to drive at 75 MPH on the interstate it works...

I have an original military canvas cover but it don't fit any of my CUCV's because of the lights I installed. I now make my own.My Mule M1009 with a full bolt on radiator grille cover. Works very well. Also last year I made this cover out of fiberglass troop seat slats. it is a simple bolt on no...

WOW. The pictures posted. This is what several head gaskets I removed looked like. IMHO that is a weak wear out point. It was running fine for years and never over heated. It just pressurized the cooling system and blew the coolant into the over flow bottle. I just kept putting it back every...

Block off the air flow a bit. It helps. That is a huge radiator up there and it looses heat in a big way. make your own cover. I have made several types and they fit the look well. I am putting my grill =e cover back on my M1009s this coming weekend. I just designed and built a new one. I will...

In Illinois I would not insulate and carpet any CUCV and drive it. These are rust buckets as it is and do not need any help. At best I would recommend getting a spray in liner That helps a lot to keep road noise down. Get it done at a reputable shop and forget the brush in liners. I had that...

On the same note. Do NOT just change 1 head gasket. Change both. I have seen guys change just 1 head gasket. IDK why. And getting the heads checked and re-done as needed is 99.9% of the job. Bolts are just easier and as effective. I stick by my old saying. Bolts lasted 30 years. And turning them...

Studs with engine out. But if you want to give the studs a try with the engine in do it. I have heard that it is difficult to get the head on the left side on the studs. I am going to say it again. Bolts worked for 30 years and I am not going to have the truck 30 more years so I choose bolts...

Not a real hard fix. I think that the thin metal ring in the head gasket just wears out with time. I never over heated mine it just went. It never over heated after it went. At this point most of the CUCV's should have the head gaskets changed just as part of the regular maintenance. I see them...

I drove one for 4-5 years with a bad head gasket. It would push the coolant over into the overflow and keep the coolant pressurized for days. The radiator hoses looked like inner tubes the next day. only in the winter did it become obvious that it was burning antifreeze and the left side looked...

Just remember top T to transmission modulator and bottom B to back of engine vacuum pump. I learned that here when I was listening in class. Good Luck. But if you really think you need on of the rubber blocks. They were used on many GM engines back in the same time period. Check out the older GM...

I see a Jagdtiger lurking in the bush back there. Or perhaps a Elefant Panzerjager. Second thought it is a NATO 5 ton. And hey that saw will cut them ties without a problem. And you could do it wearing a 3 piece suit and not get dirty. Yes the CUCV can handle the weight. Without a doubt. And...

Never seen one of them on any of the CUCV's. But lots of things look different under that hood.What happened? What happened?

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I bought 2 brand new. the first one was a 1984 CS Chevette diesel Sdn. $6900. It had tinted windows, cloth seats, tilt wheel, rear defrost, AM/FM stereo, quartz clock, 5 speed, center console, Chrome trim rings and custom styled wheels. The engine was a 1.8 Isuzu diesel engine. it could get...

Who done that? Who was it? I don't see any C list. Are B lists legal? I will get Deputy Dog right on it. :D

Push in on the whole stalk and turn it forward towards you. It will come off. If you want to keep it and reuse it just sand it and get the sharp chrome edges off and paint it. Unless you are restoring it. You can do it.

He don't need any Christmas money. I just spoke with him. Bah Humbug was his reply. Happy Holidays.

Very Nice. Looks good. Keep going. Ball joints next. Happy Holidays.

As you know the bolt on battery clamps are NOT the best way to go. They are only temporary and the do cause issues with the amperage that gets pulled thru the CUCV starting system. That can also cause damage to starters and electrical components. I always use the battery cable ends that are...

Any CUCV in proper running order is an excellent vehicle for hauling firewood, stones, I have used all types. I prefer the M1009 with a dual / single axle trailer. I have the same M1009 for 20 + - years and it is all original power train. All original. Works great. Is it a race car? NO. Does it...