M1009 Little Red Riding Hood.

[cucvrus]

I know your pain…

But it is only for the patient and brave. If I was being paid to do it, I would walk away. Maybe I can get good at it and provide a CUCV wing vent overhaul service.

 

[rtk]

I need to do that on my 1031 and have been putting that off for all those reasons !!!! LOL

 

[cucvrus]

So you can send them out and have them rebuilt.

 

[cucvrus]

So you can send them out and have them rebuilt.

 

[cucvrus]

Today I want to talk about the Pivot Rivet for GM wing vent windows. Yes it is a real thing and I bought a box of 50 of them from Walmart.com they are made by an old OEM fastener and trim company that has been around for years and has all the cool stuff that is hard to find. Nice little piece to have and replace on all the wing vents that you should be rebuilding and resealing. I had to rush down and try one on for size and fit. Perfect. Needs a bit of paint touch up as I had to grind the other rivet out. Nice little punch to seat and installl the rivet I hope that helps someone here. $25. bought 50 in the box delivered. Take Care. I hope that helps you out. I have 50 and will be taking appointments for vent window rebuilding Spring 2025.

 

[cucvrus]

I am back up in northern Pennsylvania working on my rock crusher. I took a break from work to travel a bit. First trip I left and stayed over night since I lost my Wife. Going well I will get some pictures. I met some new friends along the road. Fed them some grass and pretzels. They were very happy and friendly. Can’t post pictures here no reception.

 

[CARC686]

Here I thought people were crazy for installing full side roller glass in squarebodies, but I guess I see now why they do it. What type of critter is that, @cucvrus ?

 

[cucvrus]

Today I bought a new rear window for my project I have a new windshield also but I have new rubbers and want to wait for warm weather when I can let the new rubbers set in the sun and get warm. Picture posting issues again. Have a Great Day. Made in Ohio by a Chinese company. Nice new glass.

 

[Sezzo]

Today I bought a new rear window for my project I have a new windshield also but I have new rubbers and want to wait for warm weather when I can let the new rubbers set in the sun and get warm. Picture posting issues again. Have a Great Day. View attachment 920711 View attachment 920712 Made in Ohio by a Chinese company. Nice new glass.

M1009s with factory glass all around are extremely hard to find nowadays. Chinese replacements are common. A guy in Germany was selling a factory clear windshield - a really nice one - but the price was 1.000 US$. What the heck?

 

[cucvrus]

No way am I spending that much on a piece of glass. Be real about it. Does it matter at this point in time. It is a glass and I can see thru it. Purpose served. Have a great day. I have scratched and sand blasted glass. The OEM windshield was perfect with the exception of wiper marks. It was the OEM glass. I put it in car that was heading into the crusher and it was recycled. Same as all the window seals. Have a Blessed Day.

 

[Sezzo]

No way am I spending that much on a piece of glass. Be real about it. Does it matter at this point in time. It is a glass and I can see thru it. Purpose served. Have a great day. I have scratched and sand blasted glass. The OEM windshield was perfect with the exception of wiper marks. It was the OEM glass. I put it in car that was heading into the crusher and it was recycled. Same as all the window seals. Have a Blessed Day.

Yes, I agree. Too much money for a simple windshield. That’s just one example of original NOS spare parts becoming rare and expensive.

 

[cucvrus]

Today after work I decided to install the steering column and make some progress on my project. I have been dragging my feet for a bit. Column all clean and lubed. Truck all ready for the install. That was not all that bad. I decided to continue on and make more progress. I have a new park lamp for 25 years that I bought at Aberdeen . Time to use it so I can clean up some space. The grille and headlamp bezels are all installed and the correct screws were used to install everything, I painted 8 new carriage bolts so next I can install the front bumper and brush guard. More progress reports later as they happen. Take Care and Work Safe,

 

[marchplumber]

Thanks for sharing Rick

 

[1love]

Wow this mug is almost done!!!! Great speedy work Rick!

 

[cucvrus]

I needed a helper to install the front bumper and brush guard. That help was here tonight so I took full advantage of the extra hands. Didn’t get a lawn mowed but got parts out of my barn and reinstalled. All need fasteners makes it 3 times easier. Have a Great Day. One day at a time. This one was a great one.

 

[deank]

Sir, it looks new again. From every angle and every view it is once again a new M1009. You have created a new M1009. I enjoy looking at the work you have done, it inspires me to try harder.

 

[cucvrus]

Yesterday was cool and damp. I chose to find a pair of tail lamp harnesses. I actually found many but chose 4 that are in decent shape. I washed and cleaned them. I hung them in my basement to dry and the harnesses I will be re taping before installation. I started thinking in pairs so I have all the parts ready for my final build. No hurry here. The longer it sets in the barn the older and rarer it gets. More will be lifted and modified and the original ones will get fewer and fewer. No race here. One man building a masterpiece and choosing each piece one at a time. Every nut and bolt gets scrutinized by me. Have a Great Day.

 

[cucvrus]

It is raining here in Pennsylvania. We need the rain I need to keep mowing the yards. But we do need the rain. I bought a new Stihl electric mower. I am always a tester guy. I had the first diesels back in the late 70”s and still have odd diesel powered equipment. Log splitter and Jaw crusher. Back on subject I am going to wire and install the rear tail lamps all the wiring has been cleaned and re taped. I should be good. Here is how I started out today. I will report progress later. Have a Great Day and stay dry.

 

[cucvrus]

This is a start. LED on right standard on left.

 

[cucvrus]

Just a little bragging pictures of the under side of my M1009. This makes me think to take my time and do it right the first time. If it were out on the road it would be getting packed with dirt and dirt causes rust. These are the correct screws for the tail lamp lenses. Many have standard Phillips screws. These same screws were used on many GM models in the early 80’s. But only a few models hade the flat anodized colored ones T 15 torx drive. I used GM screws to attach the rear light bezels. The OEM ones were standard steel and rusted badly. The Taiwan bezels and lenses work and fit perfect.