m1008 is done (for now)

[bryab123]

So I had a good weekend and was able to fix all the little stuff on my M1008. I bought it a couple months ago from the sherriffs dept. i had a buddy of mine paint the outside a couple weeks ago with 1 gallon of gillispie 383 green and it took every bit of it, ran out before we got the door jambs and the inside doors. i ordered 3 spray cans and finally finished it. also replaced the front axle shaft universal joint, drag link, and tie rod that was way past wore out. oil and fuel filter change. got the tires balanced and its like a new truck. I drove it and got 16.9 mpg!

 

[ChalkOutline]

where are the pictures!!!!!!

 

[BobM]

What year, how many miles, etc, etc. You HAVE to fill in the blanks. We are an inquisitive bunch!
Oh and:

 

[bryab123]

1985, 56,000, bone stock. will take pics today

 

[BobM]

1985, 56,000, bone stock. will take pics today

Now that's what we want to hear. How are you planning on using yours? I'm driving mine to work on the snowy days and I have a small farm to play with it on.
Can't wait to see how your paint came out.

 

[bryab123]

i got the pics today even though it was a rainy day. i got it because i alway liked them as a child seeing them at the national guard and in parades and stuff.

 

[MWMULES]

Nice job, glad the SO didn't bugger it up!

 

[underdog]

Very handsome truck.

 

[bryab123]

the only thing i can find that the S.O. did was paint it white, remove 3 shackles, the blackout light in the grille, and the bridge plate.

 

[dwade]

Now all you need is the camouflage. Refer to TB 43-209 Color, marking and camouflage painting of military vehicals... Page 62 and 63 shows how to graphically shade it.

 

[BobM]

That is a good looking truck. I also have wanted the OD green pickup for a good while. I also have had good luck with the 6.2s in the past and was ready for another one.
It earned it's keep tonite. We have about 1/4" of ice on top of about 1" of snow. It felt solid even with all 4 tires sliding on the ice. I think I am going to REALLY enjoy this truck.