My CUCV M1009 1985

[OGMurph]

Painted white by the BIA CA-SCA Fire department i've left it that way out of cost and ease.

The lights were something i added first for OHV usage the 12.5k winch wasn't far behind.





The short pony roof rack that is from Smittybilt i also ended up getting a Smittybilt roof top tent. The rear roof rails came from https://www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/en/us/ . The tent was a breeze to mount on top. I wanted a short roof rack for the front and the rails for the back so that the top could come off without removing the rack or rails. The rack holds a jerry can of diesel, Hi-lift Jack, Shovel, and Axe. With some fishing gear and other cack in the weather proof bag.

Next post continues the truck.

 

[OGMurph]

Following the advice of a recent post I converted the back power from 24v to 12v and hooked up a big old inverter to run all my power needs. Also had a leftover set of speakers for my old boat and hooked them up as a redneck audio system. The truck now bangs music! I am going to strap the speakers down before i get off road.


I've also pulled the original hitch and added a larger class 3 receiver for towing needs also created a clever adapter from military to civy for cheap from parts from harbor frieght.



Then i also added a drawer system in the rear of my truck so that i can keep and lock my tools. Each drawer holds about 250 pounds.



I also forgot because it was one of the first changes i made to the truck was adding in a set of 3 seats in the front row from a 2001 Chevy Silverado. The center console is a third seat when flipped up.



Just figured i would show off the truck everyone helped me get back on the road this week. If you have any input or questions.. WE all love talking about trucks. Especially ours.

 

[acthomp781]

Nice truck. Where did you get the drawers? Very good idea.

 

[OGMurph]

Thanks Acthomp,

The Drawers came from the same place as my roof rails. https://www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/en/us/

I got the two drawer system and i added the Cooler slider on top for maximum space usage.

 

[Mainsail]

You reminded me that it's time to get the roof-top tent out and heft it up on top of the truck.

 

[OGMurph]

**** yeah. Ill wave in your direction on my way to Alaska with the CUCV in a week or so.

 

[Rangie]

Hey Murph,

Can we get a couple more photos of the rear rails and tent mountings please?
Were there any additional braces/weight spreaders added to the fibre roof?

Cheers,
Alec.

 

[OGMurph]

http://imgur.com/a/Z3qWl

I'm on my phone and can't get it to load up photos. Try my link.. ask as many questions as you got.

 

[OGMurph]

I didn't add any else then what came in the kit. Holds me no problem with the tent.

 

[riggermedic]

awesome truck, do by chance have a part number for the installed rails on the fiberglass cover? i have been to the site but they don't have anything listed under the k-5 blazer for their vehicle specific search, I have been wanting a roof rack forever