Working on the M1078 LMTV

[mkcoen]

where did you find the rear swaybar bushings? i need one....and a pair if im going to fix them right. thanks

PM sent

 

[Lmtv772]

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[Truckoff]

Hey, GREAT! I want one too
What the going price on M1078?
Problem is I reside in Calif.
Does any one know if a M1078 can be registered in carzyfornia?
Truckofb

 

[mkcoen]

I just texted him the info for all the interest and he wasn't sure how many he had left. If I sent you his number go ahead and contact him. It could be he has enough or if not, ask him about other LMTV stuff he has. And let me just say I have no monetary or other interest in this just passing a number along trying to help other 1078 owners.

 

[mkcoen]

Alrighty! Got the other door handle keyed to match the 1st one. I also was able to get a dozen keys made so anyone that needs one can have it for the cost of cutting and the 2 stamps it'll take to get it there (basically $6.50). The cost to have the handle switched over was $35. The locksmith is not in the best part of San Antonio but worth the trip and I'll probably use them from now on for my key making needs.

Here are some pics:

1) left to right - original key - best key blank to use '73 Volvo - next best key blank generic European (they only had 2 of the Volvo blanks so used the generic for others)
2) Volvo key with the model and year in lower left corner and key blank code in lower right
3) Generic key with blank code in upper left corner

 

[Lmtv772]

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[mkcoen]

Also, my key I have made doesn't fit any of the other LMTV... meaning the are not master Keys as they were with CUCV. So duplicating them and distributing the keys is pretty much useless

Yeh I mentioned that further back in the thread. The idea is that many people don't have any keys and want them. If they have a key, like you, and like I did with the other door handle, they can take their handles and this key to a locksmith and have them match it. That's much easier, and less expensive, then getting the locksmith to fabricate a key just off the lock itself.

If no one wants a key, no problem, I'll just have 10 spares for myself. My goal is to assist others with LMTVs so they don't have to go through the same things I had to in order to get what they want. I sure as he77 ain't making any money on these things and I could spend the time working on my truck instead.

 

[Another Ahab]

If no one wants a key, no problem, I'll just have 10 spares for myself. My goal is to assist others with LMTVs so they don't have to go through the same things I had to in order to get what they want. I sure as he77 ain't making any money on these things and I could spend the time working on my truck instead.

You're a good man, mkcoen.

 

[Lmtv772]

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[mkcoen]

Got some more parts today.

1) seat adjuster
2) hydraulic control cover hinge
3) rear spring bushings
4) sway bar bushings
5) front shackles
6) fuel sender


Fuel sender is going to be fun to replace. You have to undo straps and pull out the tank to get the unit in and out.

 

[Another Ahab]

Got some more parts today.

1) seat adjuster
2) hydraulic control cover hinge
3) rear spring bushings
4) sway bar bushings
5) front shackles
6) fuel sender

View attachment 628480

It's sort of like Christmas.

Except that it isn't.

 

[agazza2]

Mark, Where did you end up finding the rear sway bar bushings? I need to replace mine.

 

[mkcoen]

Mark, Where did you end up finding the rear sway bar bushings? I need to replace mine.

A local guy but he said he thought he was out of them.

 

[M813rc]

So, do we get to see the new beast tonight?

Cheers

 

[mkcoen]

So, do we get to see the new beast tonight?

Cheers

You get to see it one way or another. Either Andy and I make it to the Farm then to the meeting or we call you for roadside assistance

 

[mkcoen]

First coat of primer and 383 Green on the new shackles. Going to need several more coats of green to be thick and tough enough for the TX sun/heat. Only going to be 98 today and I'm going to make about a 200 mile round trip. Sure would be nice to have the AC done.



And on the truck.

 

[M813rc]

......or we call you for roadside assistance

The 931 and tow bar are ready to go, but I doubt you'll need us.

See you at Jims.

Cheers

 

[mkcoen]

Hose clamp on the turbo broke. Luckily about 20 miles to Sarge's place and he's on his way with a temporary fix.

 

[DiverDarrell]

Murphy strikes again... **** you Murphy... **** you

 

[mkcoen]

On the road again