What have you done to your CUCV today/lately? - Part 1

[Anubis8472]

Wrapped my steering wheel with 550 paracord.
After searching for a 'leather-like' steering wheel wrap like the one I had on my old Blazer, and finding most places no longer make/carry wraps for full sized wheels, I reviewed some of the other members posts on thiers and went that route.

Local army surplus didn't have 300+ foot rolls, just 100' sections. I read that it takes around 150' and wanted to do it with one peice, but figured I'd just pick up a few 100 footers and run with it.

I won't say it was 'easy', but it was simple. (even tying my boots up is painful for the moment)
Turned out better then I expected. I wrapped each loop as tight around as I could, to the point I was worried about putting too much stress on the wheel/column. In the end it is very tight, feels like it is molded to the wheel and not a wrap.
It took exactly 99' 4" of paracord.
I went with black cord, and I'm glad I did because it hides the small gaps here and there where my pain outweighed my desire to make it 'perfect'.

 

[combatmech]

Removed and replaced steering damper. Leaking like crazy.
P/N from the -20 4993563 crossed over to several replacement parts.....
Monroe SC2913 ( My local NAPA had it for 34 bucks )
Rockauto.com also had these P/N's listed: ACDelco 509606, KYB 10325 and many more.

 

[twa@ezdn.net]

Combatmech,

Did you see the pics of my roof rack, couple pages back. What do you think?
Tim

 

[SPCWarning]

Well i got my M1010 convert painted yesterday, added a spray on bed liner with the paint and camper, next is new 12 bolt HMMWV wheels and some radials!! and getting my bed done in line-x , a safari rack to hold my sparre wheel/tire and wherever the road takes me!!!!

What do you think???? Thoughts??? thanks in advance!!!

HOGGIN84, your truck looks great! Send pics of the rack once it's installed.

 

[SPCWarning]

Installed a roof rack. I think it turned out fine and only cost $5.00.

Nice work! Looks lightweight and functional. Way better than paying high-dollar for a roof rack! I like, especially doing a budget 1009 myself.

 

[combatmech]

Combatmech,

Did you see the pics of my roof rack, couple pages back. What do you think?
Tim

Yes I did, was goin to PM you about it.... It does look great!!

 

[wrex]

Wrapped my steering wheel with 550 paracord.
After searching for a 'leather-like' steering wheel wrap like the one I had on my old Blazer, and finding most places no longer make/carry wraps for full sized wheels, I reviewed some of the other members posts on thiers and went that route.

Local army surplus didn't have 300+ foot rolls, just 100' sections. I read that it takes around 150' and wanted to do it with one peice, but figured I'd just pick up a few 100 footers and run with it.

I won't say it was 'easy', but it was simple. (even tying my boots up is painful for the moment)
Turned out better then I expected. I wrapped each loop as tight around as I could, to the point I was worried about putting too much stress on the wheel/column. In the end it is very tight, feels like it is molded to the wheel and not a wrap.
It took exactly 99' 4" of paracord.
I went with black cord, and I'm glad I did because it hides the small gaps here and there where my pain outweighed my desire to make it 'perfect'.

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I did the same thing, but a little different. I used Gray foam pipe insulation to give it some cushion, then covered that with OD green cloth from Joanna's (lol, I know, I know) and then wrapped it with OD green Paracord.

 

[epitts]

I did the same thing, but a little different. I used Gray foam pipe insulation to give it some cushion, then covered that with OD green cloth from Joanna's (lol, I know, I know) and then wrapped it with OD green Paracord.

 

[Draco-87]

Had the rebuilt alt. tested, still bad. Makes me think all they did was clean it up. but a 108 amp is only $99 at the parts store. Thinking i might flip the bill for that one!

 

[cjtroutt]

New engine.

 

[wayne pick]

M1031 buckboard ride

I did an oil change and had to make a tv cable adj on my m1031, wasn't shifting right. It has a 700r4 and a banks turbo installed by the previous owner. It also has a flatbed in place of the contact maint box. It's light. I took it for a 40mi ride from ossining ny to brookfield conn to the inlaws for dinner and gift exchange for the kids, that's where it get's funny, it's the first time my girlfriend has ever ridden in it. Of course the heat was not hot enough and the ride was well a bit stiff for her liking. I 684 just north of somers has not been resurfaced yet, it's a corduroy road all the way to brewster at that point and im doing almost 65. Well she is bouncing so bad she would have left the seat if not for the seatbelt, and when my tom tom- speedo-phone flew off the windshield and hit the back window she gave me that-you have got to be kidding me look. She hated it. She vows to never ride in "that thing" again. I had all i could do not to laugh out loud. - just thought you guys would get a kick out of this story.

 

[ryan77]

Installed a power tailgate, dropped a 1/2' ratchet on my face when a bolt broke and busted my front tooth. Now i look like im on swamp people!!!! Going to dentist on thurs thank god for insurance!!!

 

[cpf240]

Installed a power tailgate, dropped a 1/2' ratchet on my face when a bolt broke and busted my front tooth. Now i look like im on swamp people!!!! Going to dentist on thurs thank god for insurance!!!

Sorry, had to be said...

Hope your DDS visit goes well!

 

[ryan77]

Sorry, had to be said...

Hope your DDS visit goes well!

It gets better at work i was installing a drinking fountain today and cut my finger split the nail in half, Thank god for duct tape stitches!!!

 

[Danger Ranger]

Sounds like you'll be lucky to make it to Christmas in one piece!!!

 

[ryan77]

Sounds like you'll be lucky to make it to Christmas in one piece!!!

I worked on it tonight removing seats, etc for the interior repaint with out injuring my self!!!

 

[tequilaiam]

Installed a power tailgate, dropped a 1/2' ratchet on my face when a bolt broke and busted my front tooth. Now i look like im on swamp people!!!! Going to dentist on thurs thank god for insurance!!!

What's the throw on the actuator(s)? I rescued a 6-inch actuator from the discard pile at work and was wondering if I could use it for the tailgate.

 

[wrex]

Meh. I'm lazy.

I'll take some and post them later.

 

[one2boost]

I used to have almost 30 of these in my fleet of vehicles. I believe I had more trucks than blazers though. Through the years I have done many different repairs from simple wiper blade replacements to engine/transmission swaps. I have also done many different mods to a variety of these vehicles from fabricating new battery trays for Optima batteries, 12 volt conversions, replacing the glow plug timer card for a simple momentary switch, etc... Now days I am lucky our fleet got downsized to roughly 8 or so.

 

[wired1000]

I installed rear seat belts (procured from Hawkman. Thanks!!!) Replaced my fuel filter thanks to a helpful video and some replies posted by some members here.