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    Stolen Rear Drive Shaft Assembly!

    If it was at an apartment I wouldn't be surprised. Storage lot is an invite. Sitting in the driveway at a house. That's different and way worse on several levels. Do all you can to secure it. They know where it is and they might be back. I have read elsewhere that after a few parts...
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    Intermittent trans issue, possible wrong fluid?

    As the old saying goes; "You can spend a little now, or a LOT later" Sounds like later is here
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    Lucky I think : Glad for sure M1008A1

    ive had people come up to me to look at truck. Several knew about the rust problems and were wondering where I bought it that kept it rust free. I've sprayed lots of ACF50 in and on it to keep it that way. Its the stuff we use on the helos for corrosion protection. Great lube too.
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    Lucky I think : Glad for sure M1008A1

    I know the last bumper numbers and looked the unit up. There are at least 3 different ones that I can tell were there and can only read the last one. What I meant was total history.
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    CUCV Wont start

    Now that story was funny I'm sure everyone who reads it can relate to it at some point or another. Whether they'll admit it or not is another story.
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    Lucky I think : Glad for sure M1008A1

    Extremely happy with it. Paints faded but a very solid truck. Wish I knew the history of it.
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    Lucky I think : Glad for sure M1008A1

    No The car wash I use has very very hot water. Does a really great job. Almost a steam cleaning effect. I get close but stay away from alternators with the direct spray. They get wet outside of course. Every connection I could reach received a good dab of grease so washing wouldn't be an...
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    Lucky I think : Glad for sure M1008A1

    Now that it's warming up I can start to repaint some things. I keep the engines as clean as I can on all my trucks. This one gets washed about every two weeks. The Dogs love it! They get plenty of attention at stop lights.
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    Lucky I think : Glad for sure M1008A1

    Thank you I'm hoping to work something out with him.
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    Lucky I think : Glad for sure M1008A1

    o Install was super easy It's tied into the voltmeter As soon as key is on, it starts counting. I idle it and drive slow a lot and use the Hobbs for all my maintenance. Not the mileage.
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    Reconfigured CUCV front end with Infa-Red light

    The more I look at it, the more I like it. Two would be be too much The one is just right and looks factory. Nice and balanced where it is I've changed my mind I like it a lot Now.......lets see....$10k for a set of ANVIS 9's or another 5 ton or two CUCV's ????
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    Lucky I think : Glad for sure M1008A1

    Hard to tell but it was bent in three places. Took it to shop and four hours later it came out new. A coat of paint Truck was rolling Front DS was great except one tear in the boot ( still looking for one )
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    Lucky I think : Glad for sure M1008A1

    Seat is in great shape ! dash......toast. New one coming very soon. Still researching
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    Lucky I think : Glad for sure M1008A1

    A few extra pics plus my 5 ton
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    Lucky I think : Glad for sure M1008A1

    Gem in the Rough...... M1008A1 I picked up my M1008A1 from Ft Hood on 9/11 I was a little disappointed. Pics showed it to be in better cosmetic shape than it was. In fact I was a little pissed. Some things missing that weren't shown in pics. After the 8 hour drive back to OKC I just left it...
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    M1008 cracked head off starter

    Amazon also sells the factory GM starter bracket for the GR starter, along with the acdelco starter bolts. Just fyi
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    Reconfigured CUCV front end with Infa-Red light

    Yes I was talking about the BO light on the bumper. I do like the idea a lot Just stands out more with the slave port moved. Agree that it would look weird with the light below slave port If I had NVGs, that mod would be a must do!
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    Reconfigured CUCV front end with Infa-Red light

    Good idea Havent seen that before. i personally would have left slave port where it was and put light underneath. Any pics of the install? Looks like passanger BO light was painted over
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    Oil Pressure Gauge

    I tapped into the same place Works perfect !! You can watch pressure change as the RPMs change Some oil was seeping around the valve but snugged it up with a wrench and it's all dry now.
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    1985 m1009

    Don't let it overwhelm you Just make a list and take one thing at a time You will never be "done" as there is always something to fix or tinker with. I was was lucky as mine came with a ton of new parts. Try and get the best quality parts you can afford. It will save you headaches later...
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