cucvrus
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I have posted a hint of this M1009 in the past. this was an M1009 that I was rebuilding and had just started the build by getting the engine running a rebuilt injection pump, transmission and a complete new exhaust system front to back. The exhaust is all stock as is the injection pump. During the early part of the build I replaced the rocker panels and fixed the holes in the body where the antenna brackets were. It was about 2004 I think. I had a guy stop by for some work on a snow plow and he and his Son became interested in the M1009. They wanted to buy it and were persistent. I gave them a figure as it was a complete running M1009 with about 52K on the clock. We struck a deal and they were the new owners. I knew where they lived from passing and seeing it setting out. The plan they had was to make a lifted rig with it. As I seen it and told them they were wasting a valuable vehicle. But NOT mine anymore came to mind. Years went by and I seen a public auction sign in the yard. It was a rural area with out buildings. I did a preview of the property with a friend of mine that was interested in making the investment. In the back garage we found the M1009 stripped of all unbolt able body parts and all glass, roof, just the complete tub with running gear all in tact. 
After asking around no one knew what happened to the parts and they were not with the truck. Fact was they never went to the notary and did any transfer. I had a title search done and it was still in my name. This happened a few years back and my friend eventually bought the property and theM1009 is still setting inside. I started it and ran it. I was told the parts were sold for candy money. I did find some more out about the project coming to a halt over financial issues. The M1009 has real live Ivy Camouflage growing on it. Well I have work to do I will post more later. I am going to move this truck to my barn when I get the barn project complete. 
This weeks heat and rain have slowed me down a bit. Take Care and Be Safe. More progress coming soon. I have this M1009 scheduled after Little Red as my final project. We'll see how that goes.
After asking around no one knew what happened to the parts and they were not with the truck. Fact was they never went to the notary and did any transfer. I had a title search done and it was still in my name. This happened a few years back and my friend eventually bought the property and theM1009 is still setting inside. I started it and ran it. I was told the parts were sold for candy money. I did find some more out about the project coming to a halt over financial issues. The M1009 has real live Ivy Camouflage growing on it. Well I have work to do I will post more later. I am going to move this truck to my barn when I get the barn project complete. This weeks heat and rain have slowed me down a bit. Take Care and Be Safe. More progress coming soon. I have this M1009 scheduled after Little Red as my final project. We'll see how that goes.
