• Steel Soldiers now has a few new forums, read more about it at: New Munitions Forums!

  • Microsoft MSN, Live, Hotmail, Outlook email users may not be receiving emails. We are working to resolve this issue. Please add support@steelsoldiers.com to your trusted contacts.

Search results

  1. emeralcove

    M1009 wiring questions

    Reading deeper in different posts I found a reference to another member being helped with troubleshooting a bad fusible link that caused an alternator to not charge. I noticed one of my fusible lings had been replaced previously and one of the butt connectors was dark under the insulation. I...
  2. emeralcove

    M1009 wiring questions

    Hopefully some one can help me on this alternator problem. I recently had my "GEN 1" alternator "Fail". I first noticed the "GEN 1" light came on with the engine running, something it never did before. The "GEN 2" commonly will do this but goes out once the RPM is increased, the volt meter...
  3. emeralcove

    M1010 fire rig to camper conversion

    The results surely speak for themselves. That truly turned out perfect. We used to joke in the Army "Measure with a mic, mark it with chalk, cut with an ax then paint to cover up your mistakes" Then later "If it don't run chrome it" You are definitely not supporting that joke! Beautiful job!! I...
  4. emeralcove

    Custom wheels - Problem, questions, help.

    What I like is the fact that a 22.5 tire can be popped off the rim and a new one put on using a few manual tools at the road side with out dealing with a split rim. I watched this done when I blew a tire on a Top-Kick I had with the 22.5 rims. This was a tire that still had tread but was too...
  5. emeralcove

    M1010 fire rig to camper conversion

    I understand the cool running engine, my M1009 really takes time to heat up to put out any heat from the heater when it is around freezing, in the 20's I am glad there are hill or I would be at work before the heater did much and that is a 20 mile drive. I will be following closely to see what...
  6. emeralcove

    M1010 fire rig to camper conversion

    No doubt there is uncertainty right now and depending on the work you do, to a greater or lesser degree. But things will return to normal eventually. I also have multiple projects going and when your daily driver is on the "needs attention" list, priorities shift pretty quick. I figured I...
  7. emeralcove

    M1010 fire rig to camper conversion

    Just a suggestion to throw in the mix for your camo project. There is vinyl perforated film with many camo patterns that could be applied on the windows of the box and the sheet metal paint could be blended to really break up the windows. One of many sites offering this product...
  8. emeralcove

    Custom wheels - Problem, questions, help.

    It is 11.00-22.5 so it is a little wider and a little taller overall but fairly close so overall it is not a big difference but if you single out your truck, you still have more tire capacity than the fully loaded M35A2 is rated for and the ride isn't as stiff as the extra 4 tires sidewalls add.
  9. emeralcove

    Custom wheels - Problem, questions, help.

    While not custom or super single, the wheels I was able to find are 22.5" six lug steel rims for a bit under $100 each. They are used wheels that the fire service had installed on vehicles with the Rockwell axles. While the look of the 395's are impressive, I have had so many old tires throw the...
  10. emeralcove

    Fake CUCV M1009

    Looks like this has no activity for the last 7 months. I have both a civilian K-5 and a M-1009. Civilian model is a 1980 and the M1009 is an 86. The M1009 is my daily driver, had it since 2011, the 1980 I have had since 1986 so I know both of them very well. It all depends on what you really...
  11. emeralcove

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

    Thank you, I have been looking at that conversion but thought I saw where some lift was required but then couldn't find the info again.
  12. emeralcove

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

    Russm, is the vehicle you installed the crossover steering on "lifted"? I have been looking at that and can't determine if it needs to be lifted or not to install it.
  13. emeralcove

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

    I'm in Vancouver WA if I can be of any assistance , just let me know.
  14. emeralcove

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

    Chevymike, looking forward to doing the same Paradox by Design upgrade, have a Humvee crossover and already had the radiator re-cored a while back. Really waiting on dryer weather to do the work, do appreciate your photos as it lets me visually walk thru the install.
  15. emeralcove

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

    That just hurts on so many levels, the photos alone inflicted a pain response for me. Hope you have a quick and complete recovery.
  16. emeralcove

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

    Hit send too soon, actual reply below
  17. emeralcove

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

    Are the grill guard metal strips movable to close down air flow for winter weather?
  18. emeralcove

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

    I think the M1009 used S-10 seats, could be wrong but that what I thought i had read somewhere.
  19. emeralcove

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

    coachg31, I finally had to replace my box filter a few years ago. I was so tired of having to bled air out of the fuel line I opted for a filter with a priming pump. It was real handy when I did the install but haven't had to use it since.
  20. emeralcove

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

    Patracy, A couple weeks ago I drove my M1009 to Medford Oregon, about a 300 mile trip to drive my 1978 crew cab dually back with the M1009 on a trailer and a scissor lift in the back of the truck and various junk stuffed in. Now mind you the truck has a fairly tired 350 in it so it is a lot of...
Top
AdBlock Detected

We get it, advertisements are annoying!

Sure, ad-blocking software does a great job at blocking ads, but it also blocks useful features of our website like our supporting vendors. Their ads help keep Steel Soldiers going. Please consider disabling your ad blockers for the site. Thanks!

I've Disabled AdBlock
No Thanks