New from NW Arkansas

[dc9137]

Hi all. I have been lurking for a while researching things and finally won a M1009 yesterday. It's in pretty rough shape but I got it pretty cheap (I think) and it's a father/daughter project so we plan on tearing it down to the frame and rebuilding. I'm guessing it will be a huge undertaking but I can't wait! Already learning tons from the forums. TM's will be my friend!!!

 

[ARYankee]

Glad to see another fellow Arkansan on here Welcome to the site!! If you need any help or info, just let me know. I bought my M1009 last December and finally got it running in July. Now I'm just making repairs and whatever else needs to be done.

 

[dc9137]

Thanks! I'm sure I'll need plenty of info and guidance. I'm not a mechanic or anything so I'll mostly be learning as I go. That's the fun part though...

 

[ARYankee]

Thanks! I'm sure I'll need plenty of info and guidance. I'm not a mechanic or anything so I'll mostly be learning as I go. That's the fun part though...

No problem..... I hear you about the mechanicing part, same goes for me

 

[Warthog]

Start saving ypur pennies and gathering parts. You have your work cut out for you.

Exterior looks complete except for the brush guard and mirrors for the doors.

The engine compartment is another story. Not impossible to fix.

Just a few things I see missing:

batteries
wiper motor
alternators and brackets
radiator, shroud and fan
power steering pump is there but I don't see all the brackets
accelerator cable is disconnected along with the intake manifold.
The wiring may be fun to figure out.

I had made a low bid on the truck as the body looks rust free. I have a complete one but the body looks like swiss cheese. I call the truck "Rusty". I had planed on swapping parts

 

[onegmjack]

Welcome to the group.Hope your project goes well.

 

[dc9137]

I was bidding on the other one but it got too high. I figure even if I have to get a whole new motor I could use this one for parts. We'll see. As they say, it's about the journey...

 

[Breach27]

I'm new myself, but give me yell if you need something. I'm in Bentonville

 

[dc9137]

Will do Breach. We're practically neighbors. Thanks!