CUCV Heaven, My build of a 1009 and 1008

[WWRD99]

Last month I towed home a 1008...it didn't have batteries or a key...I replaced the batteries with brand new 6t's and replaced the interlock...it wouldn't turn over...I do all kinds of usual testing then head underneath only to find there is no starter!! I was extremely lucky that the battery cable was at a place not touching anything...it has the full 24 volts! Anyhow, with all the looking before I almost started a fire was I couldn't find the starter relay...I think I found the plug as it does react to the start position on one of the wires...My problem is sourcing the right starter now as most catalogs don't list a 24 volt starter only 12 volt...same goes for the relay...side note, this does have a new harness under the dash...kind of a bonus but does make me think the original burned up if the relay melted on hence why the starter is gone and the relay. Any advice on sourcing these 2 parts would be great!

 

[M1009_SPAIN]

If you are looking for a starter, this is the one you need, I read the opinions and consult the TM and they coincide with the serial number, if memory does not fail me it is one of the last since there were two types of starter, some more square cylindrical and this one, but this one is fit for m1009 / 1008

Starter for Chevrolet, Chevrolet/GMC 410-12149

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Regarding the relay, it is the famous doghead relay, which many people run with a napa relay, but there are different opinions about it, I prefer not to hack it and put an original replacement that I think is being manufactured again.

I am wrong the same, those who know more than I can advise you better

 

[WWRD99]

If you are looking for a starter, this is the one you need, I read the opinions and consult the TM and they coincide with the serial number, if memory does not fail me it is one of the last since there were two types of starter, some more square cylindrical and this one, but this one is fit for m1009 / 1008

Starter for Chevrolet, Chevrolet/GMC 410-12149

Shop for the Chevy GMC Truck Ckrv Starter 6.2 6.5 Blazer Military 24V 6598 at DB Electrical. The best selection, low prices, fast shipping, and great customer service.

www.dbelectrical.com

Regarding the relay, it is the famous doghead relay, which many people run with a napa relay, but there are different opinions about it, I prefer not to hack it and put an original replacement that I think is being manufactured again.

I am wrong the same, those who know more than I can advise you better

That's perfect!! I'll get one of these on the way...very reasonable price too...I really want a stock relay...I have a blazer that has the big relay in it now that is stuck on that to start, I have to touch the relay bolt with the starter wire to start now...want to put it back to stock as well...I'll keep hunting for that relay.


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[Curtisje]

The stock relay will work fine.

cucv starter relay 15591718

A quick google search will get you plenty of results $16-$26.

 

[cucvrus]

I have one on the shelf in my barn. Save some coin and stop up and I am flexible. It is the direct drive model. But I also have many new 28MT and alternators. More then I need anymore.

 

[cucvrus]

I'll keep hunting for that relay.
What relay I probably have that also and the pigtails to return the hacked wiring to stock. Let me know.

 

[cucvrus]

Sorry I have to ask do you have the battery cable that runs to the starter with the correct end on it at the starter that clocks the cable in the right position. You Know. I have them also. heat shield, Have. Support bracket , Have.

 

[WWRD99]

Sorry I have to ask do you have the battery cable that runs to the starter with the correct end on it at the starter that clocks the cable in the right position. You Know. I have them also. heat shield, Have. Support bracket , Have.

Wonderful News! I have what looks like a clocked version of a battery end for the starter main power...it's not just an end of a round cable...I have no parts other than that in installing the starter...not even the 2 bolts that hold it to the engine...I have the old harness that they took out so I do have another pigtail to replace the relay in the blazer now as well...check your messages on here as I sent you one with my number in it...Sunday sound good if your around!!

On the M1009 note....I left my son outside the last several hours and came out to a almost removed drivers side floor pan...the supports look great...if they didn't I would have been looking for another tub...plus both of these are for my son...gives us a good time to learn how to do this stuff together...I have all new floor pans to put in already...found American made steel and pressed in Michigan that is as thick as the original and way oversized to fix any amount of rust loss...took almost a month to get...funny part with all this is...the good ol boys fixing this kept patching over rust holes but didn't remove the old metal...so water go in between the 2 and rotted everything.

 

[WWRD99]

Update on the floor replacement in the Blazer...found more rust...imagine that...the support in front on the back seat had a good hole in it plus the upper support as well...they all rotted together so I may have found a common spot with 5 layers of steel there that tend to hold water and eventually fall apart...I had some good steel that I bent up to fit where the old supports failed...hopefully tomorrow the rear floor gets fitted then it gets taken apart again to paint! POR-15 will be my saviour!

 

[cucvrus]

Just a little tip. Make sure your fit and adjust the door before welding all that together. With that much steel removed from the main body structure that door way can change shape and the entire body tub can sag. Fit the door and correct as needed before welding everything up. That is even to the point of changing the door pin bushings so you get an accurate fit and adjustment. Body lines are helpful to get alignment and opening and closing the door on a fresh door striker make a world of difference. Good Luck.

 

[WWRD99]

Just a little tip. Make sure your fit and adjust the door before welding all that together. With that much steel removed from the main body structure that door way can change shape and the entire body tub can sag. Fit the door and correct as needed before welding everything up. That is even to the point of changing the door pin bushings so you get an accurate fit and adjustment. Body lines are helpful to get alignment and opening and closing the door on a fresh door striker make a world of difference. Good Luck.

We've fit the door several times so far...only had to adjust by using a sand paper grinder on the rocker ends to get it to fit real tight and even...very happy with the fit...I'm lucky since I worked in a shop that had a large body shop for 15 years so I got to see tons of different methods of doing about anything...some not so good due to flat rate! My son is having a difficult time dealing with all the prep and fitment that goes with this though and just wants to get to painting it!! It's been a huge learning experience for both of us in what we're getting into fixing up this blazer! I think we've gone through 2 dozen grinding wheels and 2 grinders cutting and cleaning out the old metal and welds! Taking our time is definitely happening since the end game is to have a new floor with the lowest possiblity of it rusting out like it did before. We bought a small table mounted break to make good 90° bends for making the parts we need too. Thanks for any advice as it is much appreciated and welcome!

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[WWRD99]

Had some fun making some bumps and bends today...this floor is darn close but still needed fitted to the existing floor...at the front of the back seat is a pretty big hump that it didn't have so we had to make it with a railroad rail I had in the back yard...this thing has made a good bit if stuff and balances on it's round end too...we took a few tries to get it to fit right but got it pretty good!

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[ssdvc]

I applaud your ingenuity, fit looks pretty darn good !

 

[WWRD99]

I applaud your ingenuity, fit looks pretty darn good !

Thanks!! I wish I could say I have done this before to act like I know what I'm doing!!! We have time to double take everything to make sure things are fitting right and soon to be welded in tight! Doing this with my son is a blast too...he's really digging in and working hard to get this done!

 

[Mullaney]

Thanks!! I wish I could say I have done this before to act like I know what I'm doing!!! We have time to double take everything to make sure things are fitting right and soon to be welded in tight! Doing this with my son is a blast too...he's really digging in and working hard to get this done!

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I really love that piece of railroad iron for shaping the humps and bumps in the floorpan!
We have a chunk here that we rescued from a rail replacement project about a thousand yards up the road. It is perfect for forming a lot of shapes.

 

[WWRD99]

So after a awesome trip up to the one and only CUCVRUS the other day...he's as cool in person as he is here online...so much info and just a all around nice guy...we got all kinds of stuff that the truck needed...also found out it's a 1028 with the way the bed is laid out...I had no idea...the drivers door has been changed...or the bed has lol...I got the front bumper mounts that I bolted on using half inch grade 5 bolts...I muscled it all on and got the front 4 bolts in...I can't say how happy we are now getting this front put together correctly! I had another front marker plate from another bumper we got a few months ago and the grill guard as well...the D rings are a great finish too...tomorrow is the tailgate and hopefully the starter install...wish me luck!

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[cucvrus]

You need to borrow my brush guard straightener?

Looks Great.

 

[vanaisa]

Isnt it Tonya Harding persuasion tool?

 

[WWRD99]

You need to borrow my brush guard straightener?

Looks Great.

Yeah the guy we got that and the other bumpers from used it to lift up the truck to cut it apart! I'm not sure if I'll try to hard to bend it back...but yes I do have a massive 25 lb demo axe that might move it!...or destroy the hood and radiator if I miss!!!

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[nyoffroad]

Yeah the guy we got that and the other bumpers from used it to lift up the truck to cut it apart! I'm not sure if I'll try to hard to bend it back...but yes I do have a massive 25 lb demo axe that might move it!...or destroy the hood and radiator if I miss!!!

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Go for it! CUCVUS is right up the road if you miss!