Moss covered M1009 followed me home.

[2002ford]

I pulled this home today. It was in West Virginia woods growing moss on it. I got it as a scrap title truck out of GSA. I took a couple pics where it sat and then some after a bubble bath. I was told it had a bad IP.

This was a little scary as it had snake skins on the front bumper and inside it. Alot of wasps were calling it home also. So I rolled down the windows and blew them out on the way home. LOL.

 

[bikeman]

Nice score!

I probably would have dropped quite a few bucks washing that thing down though... hope nothing surprises you when you start working on it!

 

[Keith_J]

If you find something that removes lichen without having to scrub, let us know. My 1031 SECM has a good bit between the cab and contact box.

 

[CycleJay]

Darn,

Some guys have all the luck when it comes to finding a "score".

I never "score" like that. Life is so unfair some times... LOL

2002Ford, Good luck with it.. I hope you enjoy it, and it does not turn into a headache,
a moneypit or both.

 

[2002ford]

I plan to part it out. I cant title it in Ohio due to how they listed it. I have way to many MV now but this was complete truck. Lots of little things I can use for my M1009 or M1010.

 

[ranchhopper]

I was going to bid on that truck but the inside looked like a good candidate for a hazmat crew.

 

[2002ford]

You may be right Ranchhopper. I will give it a nice going over tommorow and see.

 

[True soldier]

wow

That is a story out of a horror movie that was a great find you have there besides the snakes and wasp and whatever in the world was left in there its a great truck just needs some work done to it and it will be up and running in no time

 

[2002ford]

Believe it or not this thing was located in a Forrest Employees land. They let him keep it at his home for the last 7 to 8 years. Wow. Up on the hill was a red M1008 that they still used. My GPS wouldnt even find this place. Always an adventure.

 

[ranchhopper]

The first time it was listed the description said it had been flood damaged thats the main reason I didnt bid on it.

 

[2002ford]

Yep it said that. The head guy told me that it was flooded where it sat. He didnt think it got up to the hubs though. Who knows, It rolled good and the tires are in good shape. I am just enjoying driving around getting these things. My brother on the other hand hates me. I tend to put park them at his farm. Lol.

 

[CycleJay]

Like I said...
Some guys have all the luck... I wish I had the means, to just drive around and
pick these up too when I do find them for sale somewhere...

Or in the rare cases of getting it for dirt cheap or free, just because
the landowner wants it hauled off their property.

LOL

 

[Keith_J]

Interesting. If it has alternators, I know someone who might need a pair. Of course that would mean I would have to overhaul both.

Why do I keep getting into restoration projects?

 

[1ton cucv k5 turbo]

Good Find!..........How does the floors look in it? i could use section beside seat and door on each side...
previous owner who had mine, patched it with galvanized panels, and now the channel is missing for weatherstriping... ugh.. would have prefered the holes....

Also I'm looking for the plastic covers on bus bar on firewall too..

 

[Recovry4x4]

That trailer is sure getting a workout. If memory serves correct that's 2 crewcabs, one ambulance, one blazer and if keepi.g score, 3 dana 60 fronts between them.

 

[2002ford]

Recovery4x4, you missed 1 blazer that I picked up from CSMdavis. LOL.

The first Blazer and M1010 I am keeping. The rest I have sold or will sell to fund my addiction to OD.

This is the last truck for this year. I hope......

Doug.

 

[85CUCVtom]

Nice find.

 

[donalloy1]

Looks better than mine. Good job opcorn: Need a Tailgate. Is it serviceable and if so. is it for sale?

 

[Abbylind]

If you end up parting it out I'll take the antenna mount!

 

[rickf]

With a scrap title you can do nothing but part it out.