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Okay... I've decide to create a thread for the M1123, mostly to keep the different project threads clean.
This is an 11/99 (2000) M1123 that I found pretty much left for dead. The engine/transmission/transfer case were all about to be gutted and it just needed to be saved.
When we were buying the truck, the seller told me that he could get it running. I didn't think too much of it and just kept saving.
Then, I got a call, that he got it running and it was time to pick it up.
When I arrived, it runs, but almost just barely. That is fine to me, because that can be improved.
The seller told me he replaced the injection pump and put in a used glow plug box, with matching sensor(I'll probably replace with a new smart start box).
As much as I wanted to keep the miltary battery units, I've been doing pretty well on my Megalomart batteries in my M998.
So, I will just opt for the less expensive batteries for getting it up and running.
The truck comes with the 4 speed, which I have been waiting for. Plus, I have been looking for a lower weight/higher payload capacity truck for the next phase of my experience.
The NP242 is a good thing to see. I did salvage the speedometer adapter months ago, to use on my M998.
So, I have to pay for that twice. But, it was worth it.
The transmission module appears to be there, so that will be interesting, I just have a feeling.
The wiring harness has been cut in some places, but I was able to snag an older harness, that I can use to rebuild the original(the condition should be solid).
There is no CDR and the seller told me that the fuel pump has shit the bed.
The valve covers look like decoration and have oil covered down the sides.
So, I'll pop those off and clean it all up.
Having the dual voltage alternator is what really gives opportunity to my build. It is at this point, where I decide how wild that I want to get with the electrics.
In my heart, I want simplicity, but in my mind, I want whatever I can design/build.
It would be nice to build a custom doghouse and maybe some amenities to go along.
Anyway... Just like the last truck, I will go through each hub, go through the diffs, transmission, transfer case, engine, fuel system, vent systems, brakes, power steering, cooling system, plus all the wiring and junk.
I will be transferring my wheels/tires over and selling the M998 with the original 12 bolts.
It should be an adventure and probably a bit more involved than the M998.
But, I am here to learn and progress. Thanks, for reading. Here are some pics of the project truck.
This is an 11/99 (2000) M1123 that I found pretty much left for dead. The engine/transmission/transfer case were all about to be gutted and it just needed to be saved.
When we were buying the truck, the seller told me that he could get it running. I didn't think too much of it and just kept saving.
Then, I got a call, that he got it running and it was time to pick it up.
When I arrived, it runs, but almost just barely. That is fine to me, because that can be improved.
The seller told me he replaced the injection pump and put in a used glow plug box, with matching sensor(I'll probably replace with a new smart start box).
As much as I wanted to keep the miltary battery units, I've been doing pretty well on my Megalomart batteries in my M998.
So, I will just opt for the less expensive batteries for getting it up and running.
The truck comes with the 4 speed, which I have been waiting for. Plus, I have been looking for a lower weight/higher payload capacity truck for the next phase of my experience.
The NP242 is a good thing to see. I did salvage the speedometer adapter months ago, to use on my M998.
So, I have to pay for that twice. But, it was worth it.
The transmission module appears to be there, so that will be interesting, I just have a feeling.
The wiring harness has been cut in some places, but I was able to snag an older harness, that I can use to rebuild the original(the condition should be solid).
There is no CDR and the seller told me that the fuel pump has shit the bed.
The valve covers look like decoration and have oil covered down the sides.
So, I'll pop those off and clean it all up.
Having the dual voltage alternator is what really gives opportunity to my build. It is at this point, where I decide how wild that I want to get with the electrics.
In my heart, I want simplicity, but in my mind, I want whatever I can design/build.
It would be nice to build a custom doghouse and maybe some amenities to go along.
Anyway... Just like the last truck, I will go through each hub, go through the diffs, transmission, transfer case, engine, fuel system, vent systems, brakes, power steering, cooling system, plus all the wiring and junk.
I will be transferring my wheels/tires over and selling the M998 with the original 12 bolts.
It should be an adventure and probably a bit more involved than the M998.
But, I am here to learn and progress. Thanks, for reading. Here are some pics of the project truck.
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