My first M1009

[Jason G]

After months of researching, here, I finally 'took the plunge' and purchased thru a private seller, my first MV! It's a 1984 Chevy M1009 CUCV. New tires on it already, new gas tank, new fender well. Little or no rust, runs like a champ, everything else works! Had to get her repainted, tho..the camo job on it looked like Private snuffie did it with a can of paint, a brush, and a roller at the end of a long road march without hitting the wash rack! I picked MAACO, who also did the window seals, all for about 1100 bucks. The truck cost me just a shade under 3000, so I'm pretty happy! I wasn't happy that they painted over the blackout lights and number 'paddle' on the front, but a little paint thinner will eliminate that issue, and I just switched the numbers so it's all good.

Now all I need is an antenna for my AS3900 base that I acquired, (would like a radio but can't afford one yet), a jerry can holder for the rear, and a couple of other bits, and she'll be 'good to go'! I'm going to stencil it up for a USMC vehicle circa 1989 or so, I'm thinkin.

Let me know what you think!

(I also posted this in the 'new rides' section, sorry if it counts as a double!)

 

[Jason G]

By the way, I've downloaded ALL the TM's, and read just about every post I can read, to educate myself on this vehicle and owning one. I want to THANK everyone for helping me (even though you didn't know it) in learning about this vehicle.

 

[91W350]

Very nice looking truck, I always wanted one....

 

[Scode05]

im hoping to get one soon...waiting on my student loan to come back to me Very nice though

 

[CARNAC]

By the way, I've downloaded ALL the TM's, and read just about every post I can read, to educate myself on this vehicle and owning one. I want to THANK everyone for helping me (even though you didn't know it) in learning about this vehicle.

A VERY GREATFUL THANK YOU FOR DOWNLOADING THE TM'S AND READING THEM. You are one of the few that have done so. Ensure you get the -20, 20P, 34, and 34P.

 

[mistaken1]

Congratulations!

 

[Jason G]

Thanks to all. CARNAC, you are most welcome. Thanks for posting them up. I hate going into such a big purchase 'blind'. They already helped, couldn't figure out why my 2nd 'gen light' was staying on after starting, discovered that it's a normal thing and a slight tap on the gas pedal eliminates it.

Now I just have to fix the tailgate, it's stuck in the 'up' position, (worked ok before). I'm thinkin I'm going to have to take the back plate off and work on the guts. No biggie tho.