Hi from NC. I just purchased an M1009

[M1009Kev]

It’s my first Blazer as well as my first military vehicle. It’s got a fair amount of rust and a few major dings, but I’m planning on fixing it up.

 

[Mullaney]

It’s my first Blazer as well as my first military vehicle. It’s got a fair amount of rust and a few major dings, but I’m planning on fixing it up. View attachment 868099View attachment 868100

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Welcome to the outfit!

A little rust gives it character until you can decide what needs to be done next... Be sure to grab the TM's for your truck. Finding the way to crank the truck without smoking your glowplugs would be good. Knowing how the charging system will be useful too. It looks like you have four wheels, so that gets you moving down the highway maybe?

 

[ToddJK]

It’s my first Blazer as well as my first military vehicle. It’s got a fair amount of rust and a few major dings, but I’m planning on fixing it up. View attachment 868099View attachment 868100

Congrats on the new to you truck! She don't look too bad, keep updated on the progress!

 

[SCM35A2]

Nice, welcome to the site!

 

[wheelspinner]

Welcome from Asheboro. That truck looks familiar, I may have looked at that one somewhere along the line

 

[M1009Kev]

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Welcome to the outfit!

A little rust gives it character until you can decide what needs to be done next... Be sure to grab the TM's for your truck. Finding the way to crank the truck without smoking your glowplugs would be good. Knowing how the charging system will be useful too. It looks like you have four wheels, so that gets you moving down the highway maybe?

I drove it home Sunday about 50 miles. One of the u-joints was clunking. I took the rear driveshaft to a drivetrain shop yesterday to replace the two u-joints along with balancing. I already replaced the hood release cable -- huge difference. The rest of the work that I will do I'll post in the appropriate forums.
Thanks, -- Kevin

 

[DarkSeas]

I drove it home Sunday about 50 miles. One of the u-joints was clunking. I took the rear driveshaft to a drivetrain shop yesterday to replace the two u-joints along with balancing. I already replaced the hood release cable -- huge difference. The rest of the work that I will do I'll post in the appropriate forums.
Thanks, -- Kevin

Hey Kevin,
Where did you happen to get your hood release cable? Mine is frayed pretty bad and I need to replace mine soon too (or I'm going to be in for a very bad time when it finally gives)

 

[M1009Kev]

Hey Kevin,
Where did you happen to get your hood release cable? Mine is frayed pretty bad and I need to replace mine soon too (or I'm going to be in for a very bad time when it finally gives)

I will need to check when I get home, but I feel pretty sure it was a Dorman cable for a 1984 Blazer.

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[M1009Kev]

I will need to check when I get home, but I feel pretty sure it was a Dorman cable for a 1984 Blazer.

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I was incorrect. The hood release cable that I used was from NAPA. Part number is 665-4031.
Hope that helps.

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[DarkSeas]

I was incorrect. The hood release cable that I used was from NAPA. Part number is 665-4031.
Hope that helps.

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It does! I appreciate you looking, thanks!