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  1. ssdvc

    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    LOL! No, I use 70lb tubes. Had them for a couple of years now and no leaks. Simple and easy "traction" enhancer for snowy conditions.
  2. ssdvc

    M1008 Build

    Looking good. Don't forget to wire brush those pulley grooves !
  3. ssdvc

    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    Put my pipe insulation "winter grill cover" on, sprayed Fluid Film underneath and in all the little nooks and crannies (inside doors, rockers, tailgate, etc), put my cheapo seat heater pads under my front seat covers, 400lbs of sand in the back and put an extendable snow brush and shovel in the...
  4. ssdvc

    Batteries

    I have Deka's in my 09 and they are at least circa 2014. Still easily cranking her over in 20 degree weather !
  5. ssdvc

    High rpm rythmic vibration, mid rpm hum.

    I'm no expert, but your truck sounds pretty strong to me. I couldn't make out any really strange noises or vibrations. With zero insulation, our vehicles are prone to see (and make heard) every single, little noise and vibration that you never hear in most other vehicles. It a rattle can and...
  6. ssdvc

    Happy Thanksgiving !

    Corny as it may sound, one of the things I am really thankful for is all the good people on this site who help us all when we need it, both in parts and knowledge. Thank you and enjoy today with friends and family !!!!!
  7. ssdvc

    IP rebuild

    dc_cucv. I think most, if not all of us understand that your situation is not currently a good one. That said, folks like cucvrus, ezgn and others, have been doing this for a while and are deep into these trucks. They have also sorted through a lot of vendors, both good and bad. When they...
  8. ssdvc

    Rebuilding after 15 years of storage

    Leather ............ NICE !!!!!!!!
  9. ssdvc

    Proper Way to Clean 6.2 Engine (CUCV M1009)???

    I'll have to disagree with you. I've used it on a variety of vehicles with no ill effects. Safe for aluminum too, doesn't etch.
  10. ssdvc

    Proper Way to Clean 6.2 Engine (CUCV M1009)???

    Try this stuff https://www.amazon.com/Las-Totally-Awesome-FBA_22429640222-Purpose/dp/B007F19O8G It works great and doesn't do any damage.
  11. ssdvc

    CUCVRUS Repair Projects

    Intercooler ! And then some cup holders !
  12. ssdvc

    Need Boston Area CUCV mechanic

    LOL!! I drove my 1009 to him, 6+ hours, with a broken rear differential, for repair. I couldn't find anyone in my area that knew these trucks. I am learning to wrench on my own truck, but with my recent back surgery, I am very slow and limited in what I can now do. That said, I found...
  13. ssdvc

    M1009 rims - upping the size from stock?

    I am looking at new tires now. A friend "gifted me" a set of Toyota 16" black steel wheels and I was thinking of using them on my 1009. I also thought of upping the stock 15" wheels with 32" tires (33" look great, but the acceleration penalty isn't worth it). I have eventually decided to...
  14. ssdvc

    Refreshing Gunny the thread.

    Gunny, I went through this not to long ago. After replacing the vacuum pump (didn't need to, it was fine), the vacuum control valve (top of the IP and it wasn't working as it should), the vacuum modulator (at the trans, and I didn't need to it was fine) I finally found out I had a bad rubber...
  15. ssdvc

    Rebuilding after 15 years of storage

    Did you build the Brushbar yourself or purchase it? Looks nice.
  16. ssdvc

    M1009 air intake cleaner

    That's why I only drive the 09 at night !!!:cool:
  17. ssdvc

    M1009 Little Red Riding Hood.

    Hope you feel better Rick. Winter and the cold are fast approaching. I dread heating my house this year (oil fired ... YUK !)
  18. ssdvc

    Talk to me about horns

    I mounted my speaker in the grill and ran the wires to the inside of the cab when I did my radiator replacement. Can't really notice it, which is great. Still need to wire up the controller and test.
  19. ssdvc

    Water leak

    I have cleaned up everything (cowl, screens, drains, etc) mentioned above on my 1009 and I still get water from those vents. That's why most of us have bare floors. It's a CUCV, so don't expect it to be water tight. That said, you can replace the seals (LMC) around those fresh air vents and...
  20. ssdvc

    Talk to me about horns

    I also have a Whelen PA300 and an accompanying speaker. Loud enough, like Mainsail said, but not bad enough to piss out the neighbors.
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