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1984 CUCV M1009 build thread

Mohawk Dave

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Hey guys/girls,

Little update on mods. Built a center console this weekend. It holds an ice chest as well, which doubles as an armrest. Inverter and 12v/usb up front.

Also added some 7" Hellas to the front.

And added another FAK. I put it on the driver side door. My fullsize FAK is in the rear, and I learned on the last camping trip that we need bandaids/kerlix/tape/neosporin up front for small injuries.

Happy Trails,

Dave
 

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jdeoliveira74

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Mohawk Dave said:
Yep, what I did for now was buy 6 to 8 lug adapters, (they are 2-piece) and are 2" thick. This is temporary until I get the D60/14 axles.

Being 2" thick is two-fold. One it spaces the rim which I needed, and two it put the load near center of wheel, so I do not have negative stress on the spindle or the wheel bearings, which I would've if it was possible to run stock HMMWV wheels.

So once I get the D60/14 in, I can have them recentered as needed by TWF. Also, I will be removing the "bullet proof Magnesium run-flats" or whatever they are, and will be buying and installing the low profile ones from TWF so I can air down.

I have aired down to 18 PSI and do not think I was hitting the run flat as many internet-heros claim. However, these tires are dang-tuff, so there wasn't a lot of side wall flex anyway.

And as to the strength of the adapters, I have yet to locate one person that has broke them. I have acquaintances that have pre-runners down here in our deserts and they run them- due to lack of funds for extending track width, and they do not break theres either. I have done some Moderate+ trails, and had some weight on one front tire, and have not had a problem. IMHO, you'd have to be breaking more than just the adapters to cause problems. However, I still want the D60/14, because, afterall, that is the correct way. But for now, this suffices, and we're having a blast.

Best wishes,

Dave
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I have searched the web for spacers not having much luck.. where did you get yours from?
thanks
great build so jealous
jon
 
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Love the truck,that thing is looking great! With all the electronics you are running have you thought about a 24V inverter? I have one running off of the 24V buss in the cargo area.
 
Mohawk Dave

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Smokingman said:
Love the truck,that thing is looking great! With all the electronics you are running have you thought about a 24V inverter? I have one running off of the 24V buss in the cargo area.
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Thought about it, liked it, but as I am going with the 6BT, 12 volt will be permanent. I would like to get a sine-wave 3k+ inverter for bigger stuff though. Time and Money my friend. There are not enough hours in the day and my pockets are too shallow sometimes. lol

-Dave
 
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How well does the trucks gearing respond to the 37s?
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Pretty doggish off the get-go. Does take a certain way of driving to help it out. But for freeway it cruises 72 at 2200 rpm. but goin up hills, i have to get in slow lane. Up the Cajon Pass I downshift into 2nd and pretty much redline at 2800rpm to stay at 55mph. Going to Mammoth I drop down to 34mph in 2nd. So, it's a PITA actually. I think 3.73s would be a lot better. I'm going 4.11s when I put in the 6BT Cummins, but I'll have a gear-vendor too. Oh yea, real rock climbing now sucks sometimes b/c of the 3.08s.

-Dave
 
Mohawk Dave

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Herculiner

Ok, so I went with Herculiner. 1.75 Gallons. About 4 coats over whole thing. I do not see this sound deading and heat/cold supressing as much as I was optimistically hoping for. Also, dirt/debris will be a real mutha trying to clean out of the Herculiner. For these reasons I am going to order an ACC Vinyl Kit for the cabin area (tan color). Easy clean up and will cut down on noise/heat/cold. I am toying with the idea of putting HUSHMAT on the backside of the vinyl as well.

I have also brainstormed and will build a metal frame RAT-PACK that will have 2 drawers. The whole thing will fit behind the backseat, so it will measure 4' wide and 3'deep, 15" tall: which is how tall my backseat is when folded down. That way I can grab the piece of plywood that fits on top of the rat pack, move it forward to lay upon the folded back seat, and now we have a 6' bed that is 15" off the floor. (A 2x4 willl span the B-Pillars of the rollcage for the front sheet of plywood to have support). Hopefully I can build that next week or two.

Here are pics of the Herculiner. Stripped truck Friday night and started prep, finished prep Saturday Morning, and got 2 coats on. Then 2 more coats on Sunday.

-Dave
 

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Cleptomaniac

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About how thick is 4 coats of liner? I'm asking because there is a bullet liner place here that can spray 1/8" thick. Was hopeing it would work for sound!

Thanks
Danny
 
jdeoliveira74

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Mohawk Dave said:
Ok, so I went with Herculiner. 1.75 Gallons. About 4 coats over whole thing. I do not see this sound deading and heat/cold supressing as much as I was optimistically hoping for. Also, dirt/debris will be a real mutha trying to clean out of the Herculiner. For these reasons I am going to order an ACC Vinyl Kit for the cabin area (tan color). Easy clean up and will cut down on noise/heat/cold. I am toying with the idea of putting HUSHMAT on the backside of the vinyl as well.

I have also brainstormed and will build a metal frame RAT-PACK that will have 2 drawers. The whole thing will fit behind the backseat, so it will measure 4' wide and 3'deep, 15" tall: which is how tall my backseat is when folded down. That way I can grab the piece of plywood that fits on top of the rat pack, move it forward to lay upon the folded back seat, and now we have a 6' bed that is 15" off the floor. (A 2x4 willl span the B-Pillars of the rollcage for the front sheet of plywood to have support). Hopefully I can build that next week or two.

Here are pics of the Herculiner. Stripped truck Friday night and started prep, finished prep Saturday Morning, and got 2 coats on. Then 2 more coats on Sunday.

-Dave
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hey
use quick roof repair i did the back of mine it made a big difference. they sell it at home depot for 16.00 a rool its the same as hush mat or dynomat at a huge savings
Jon
 
Mohawk Dave

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Cleptomaniac said:
About how thick is 4 coats of liner? I'm asking because there is a bullet liner place here that can spray 1/8" thick. Was hopeing it would work for sound!

Thanks
Danny
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Hey Danny,

It's about an 1/8" thick. Possibly approaching 3/16" in some places, but that is where it is really gooped on, and I am still waiting to see if that will totally cure rock-hard. It's not going to get any thicker w/o becoming a mush-like topping.

I believe the Herrculiner is best used for a rust inhibitor and any more than that is wishful thinking. My 2 pennies.

-Dave
 
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Dave your '09 is reallly looking great! Keep up the good work,

Got any updated videos out wheeling? I'm hoping to post some up after I go to Uwharrie the end of this month!
 
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