Nailbomb 10,221 Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 I've been dealing with my 2wd manual trans ranger in the snowy north that is Central NY for way too long. That said, after this last outage I made it a priority to find something with 4wd for the next winter. At first I started out looking at jeeps... Then I found a 1985 M1009 CUCV 2500 Blazer... Already started working on it. I love the idea of waking up and hoping into a piece of military history that is only 16 months younger than I am... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ktcm7271 999 Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Where did you get that ribbon? I must have one! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulyski 2,227 Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 FUCK YEAH!!! Straight axle, so easy to lift, easy to work on, removable top, BAD-ASS!! Plus, something to weld & fab shit for... Can you say...... Snorkel & rag top? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dlcjr1973 24 Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Bad ass! I'm jealous. Anything other than cosmetic repairs? Regards, Sapper Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theplastik 67 Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Where did you get that ribbon? I must have one! Agreed. That shit is nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nailbomb 10,221 Posted May 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Anything other than cosmetic repairs? The suspension is kindof tired, shocks are beat and leafs are sagging... On the up-Side... FUCK YEAH!!! Straight axle, so easy to lift, easy to work on, removable top, BAD-ASS!! Plus, something to weld & fab shit for... Can you say...... Snorkel & rag top? Yeap! a 4" lift is cheaper than a stock suspension, and damnit, I would LOVE a snorkel... Where did you get that ribbon? I must have one! AKAstormi bought it for me as a gift... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulyski 2,227 Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 FUCK YEAH!!! Straight axle, so easy to lift, easy to work on, removable top, BAD-ASS!! Plus, something to weld & fab shit for... Can you say...... Snorkel & rag top? Yeap! a 4" lift is cheaper than a stock suspension, and damnit, I would LOVE a snorkel... Easy enough to make. Go to a salvage yard & find a piece that attaches to carbs for vehicles with square air filter boxes, use 4" flex pipe for the bends, 4" ABS for the main rise, & a cone filter (like rice rockets use) with a coffee can on top (to keep rain out). Or... the air intake from one of those UD or Mitsubishi delivery box trucks & a canister filter. The trick is sealing it up with silicone. The REAL trick is sealing the cap & plug wires with silicone. It's hard to keep the plug & coil wire caps from slipping up & screwing up the seal while the silicone drys. I had my YJ able to run with water up to the windshield after I did mine... Of course if it were diesel, it would be easier, as there is no ignition shit to worry about. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Klassy Kalashnikov 1,393 Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Nice project! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TO THE FLOOR IN A 63 121 Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Nailbomb. Everyone around here has four wheel drive...but yours sounds like one hell of a fun project. Good luck with it and keep us posted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nailbomb 10,221 Posted May 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Easy enough to make. My concern is that this will be a daily driven vehicle in a environment where shoveling large amounts of snow off your vehicle is the norm. Realisticly its not that practical to have one where I'm at given the purpose I have in mind. A block heater may be more important. I'll still look into it, and If i find a setup I feel will handle the weather properly I will probably chase it. Right now I'm thinking 33x10.5R15 tires and a 4" lift. Tall yet reasonably narrow tires allow me to put my weight where I'm driving, cutting into the snow rather than driving on top of it, and maintain good clearance for drifts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DogMan 2,343 Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Don't forget, you're still going to need a good set of chains for all four wheels. All of my 4x4s have gotten stuck in snow that was not super deep because I thought I could get by without the chains "just this one time". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Lift kit, battery heater, block heater, Narrow-ish tires, chains, DAMN GOOD HEATER! Or do like I plan on, move to a kinder climate! Nice truck! i still mourn my '47 Power Wagon that was stolen 20 years ago! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nailbomb 10,221 Posted June 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 I've been buisy as hell latley... But the lift is in! Needs bigger tires badly... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
macbeau 902 Posted June 18, 2010 Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 GOD,I have a love/hate relationship with the CUCV's! Love the body and disel motor... but... WTF was GM thinking....???? Macbeau sends... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thehopping1 105 Posted June 18, 2010 Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 Nice , did you yank the diessel and pop in a 350 yet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nailbomb 10,221 Posted June 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 Nice , did you yank the diessel and pop in a 350 yet? Why would I do that? if anything I'll get a banks turbo for it after I take care of the rest of the mods I want to do. the 6.2 pulls it around perfectly, and has already been meeting my towing needs with ease. I'm averaging 20-21MPG. If anything after my priorities are all met for mods I'll banks turbo it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thehopping1 105 Posted June 18, 2010 Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 Nice , did you yank the diessel and pop in a 350 yet? Why would I do that? if anything I'll get a banks turbo for it after I take care of the rest of the mods I want to do. the 6.2 pulls it around perfectly, and has already been meeting my towing needs with ease. I'm averaging 20-21MPG. If anything after my priorities are all met for mods I'll banks turbo it. All of the CUCV diesseld around here seem to be rhode hard and put back wet. That usually the first thing to be done because 350 stuff is every where and reliable as hell. The 6.2 stuff isn't as easy to come by. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nailbomb 10,221 Posted June 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 All of the CUCV diesseld around here seem to be rhode hard and put back wet. That usually the first thing to be done because 350 stuff is every where and reliable as hell. The 6.2 stuff isn't as easy to come by. Its harder to find than the most common engine on the face of the planet, yes. that said, its not that hard. Complete rebuilt drop in engines can be had for VERY reasonable prices considering they are a diesel. this goes for $4250.00 for example... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chevyman097 2,579 Posted June 18, 2010 Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 Nice! that thing will be a beast when you get her fixed up! +1 Nailbomb. I want lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vultite 57 Posted June 18, 2010 Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 Good find. If your looking for a good all around AT tire, I use Yokohama Geolander AT-S, suppose to be decent in snow and whatnot, but they are a bit pricey. That thing would look great with 17 or 18" black wheels and some beefy, big walled AT tires. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gothmog 24 Posted June 18, 2010 Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 I love this type of truck. I'm also looking for one, hopefully get a nice desert dog. And I love the 6.2L desiel, had one in a 85 chevy silverado and that baby would get up and haul ass, and great on fuel for the type of vehicle it is. HUZZAH!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IndyArms 10,186 Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 Get a set of General Grabber AT2's. They are a good tire, and relatively aggressive, and not much in the way of road noise. They also dont break the bank... I have a set of 31 X 10.5s on my lil Nissan pickup and it has yet to get stuck ANYWHERE... They also seem to wear amazingly well... I have had mine on for a year now, and they still look new... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulyski 2,227 Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 Buckshot mudders. Great gas milage for an MT, good price & they last longer than many styles. (BFG MT copied them byut used softer rubber) Too bad the old style buckshot mudders aren't around. They were a really hard rubber & had a connected center tread so they could see the 60,000 mile mark. It would be ridiculous to have a fire breathing 4X & put ATs on it unless you're just trying to show off or you're going for a rock crawler, & New york isn't the desert. When TSHTF, ATs clog up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akastormi 617 Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 Well it's been while, but the ugly old truck finally got it's first trip to the car wash. Interior Only!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akastormi 617 Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 Some people might ask why? But I've known Nailbomb to long for silly thoughts like that. This time though, he had a valid reason. Bed Liner Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akastormi 617 Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 Don't have to worry about the cases of beer sliding around now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KROSS FA 14 Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 Cool thread and nice CUCV, Nailbomb. I have an M1009 as well but haven't had time to put much work into it yet. Wife just looked at me like I was crazy when we went to pick it up. Zach Kross, LLC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MT Predator 2,294 Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 Good SHTF truck Nailbomb! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akastormi 617 Posted August 1, 2010 Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 SHTF Truck?? Hell that's his daily driver. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shades_of_grey 1,092 Posted August 1, 2010 Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 It is generally a good idea to hose off the floorboards every year or so. Thanks for the update, stormi. That just reenforces the way most of us picture Nailbomb's day-to-day life. "Hardcore" at all times.... just in case! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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