M1009 Little Red Riding Hood.

[Sezzo]

This is not just a random M1009. This is a masterpiece from the heart of the Engle Family. Strength and honor to you. Take care. Happy new year.

 

[cucvrus]

I have door nomenclature riveted back on.
The right vent back in place. And I am working on getting the wiring harness installed . I have lots of prep work and cleaning on the steering column before that will be completed . Next I am going to get the duct work and heater box back under the dash in place. Every step counts. I will keep you updated.

 

[87cr250r]

Speaking of Armor All, I am now convinced that Armor All and DOT 5 brake fluid are the same thing.

 

[cucvrus]

I was looking for fasteners and came across a bag of vintage GM wire ties. I reattached the diagnostic plug only because it was there. I have the heater box reattached and added the lower air director. I have the ashtray back in and am moving onto the heater controls and then the glove box. I guess the ashtray is just an ash tray. Nothing fits real nice on these old trucks. More as it happens.

 

[Sezzo]

Vintage GM wire ties still exist? I had to cut one in a M1009 and had to replace it with a new zip tie - I hated it. Just a wire tie but every detail counts.

 

[cucvrus]

I am calling it a day. I have made great progress. It will be until Saturday that I can get back at it.
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[cucvrus]

I brought my vent windows on to rebuild and was surprised to see that they are the 2 piece seal design. Another thing that says 1983 and the chrome jangle latches are OEM. The windows are in excellent condition no rot on the glass holders.


here we go

 

[cucvrus]

That wasn’t”t too bad. I am happy with the part I am working with, it is in great shape for being over 40 years old.
The butyl glue is still pliable and tacky. These rubbers are a joy to get back in the channel. That is it for today. I think I have a genuine GM set of the 2 piece seals. That would be sweet. More later as it happens.

 

[Sezzo]

Safety Flo-Lite - good to see that. Very certain this window glass came with the M1009 from the factory in 1983.

 

[cucvrus]

 

[cucvrus]

I dug around in my stash and found a set of GM wing vent rubber seal. One problem. One is the one piece and the other is the 2 piece. I have to make a huge order to LMC to finish my project. I will probably drill the rivets out of my wing vents just to ease in installation of the seals.
I have 2 boxes of the vertical wing vent seals. Looks like 4 total. I also found a new GM door to body seal only 1 but may need 1 someday. Take Care.

 

[WWRD99]

Huge orders to lmc is pretty normal to get all the smalls.

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[cucvrus]

I just made an order with LMC for over $1K I was able to order everything but the side glass seals on the cargo top. I never replaced them and my glass guy that I have been working with for the past 30years begged me to use the old ones. He hates aftermarket glass rubber. I C also ordered a new rear glass and windshield. Clear is not available and I am not worried about that. Tomorrow I want to make some progress on my M1009 project. Be Safe.

 

[cucvrus]

I came home from work and decided I would experiment with my wing vent window. I drilled the rivets out and looked at my chrome vent handles. I have a new GM one and a used black one. I think I am going to put the chrome ones in only because that is what it had from the factory. I must work tomorrow at my ft job so I may lack motivation after work. Besides heating the garage gets hard and it keeps getting colder out. More as it happens. Take Care.

 

[WWRD99]

Go for the chrome! Are you doing the same thing with the rear window crank? I have a nos nsn rear crank that is chrome but it doesn't have the handle part of the crank that flips open just the short nub where the lock would go. Tough to figure out what was stock and what changed with parts replacement. I have a bunch of the cranks where the lock goes but they're black!

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[cucvrus]

Just looking for parts that someone needs.

 

[cucvrus]

Is this what you are looking for?

 

[cucvrus]

This is an upper grille trim another member ask for. He lucked out it is already sanded.

 

[Sezzo]

Is this what you are looking for?

Yes sir! Plus the angle iron to fix this center plate

 

[Sezzo]

Yes sir! Plus the angle iron to fix this center plate

This is the assembly I need with the „angle iron“ that fixes the center plate.