New member and M1009 owner

[combatmech]

Howdy all,
Just bought a M1009 blazer. Will start work on removing some rust and giving it a coat of OD green paint. Any tips would be helpful....

 

[99dodge1500]

Welcome to the site. That is just it M1009 (Blazer) every body panel from a civilian blazer is compatible to a M1009, so if you need body panels you have LMCTruck.com and Ebay.

 

[3dubs]

I have seen tire wet used and it makes the color come back. Do not replace panels unless you have to. With after maket parts the fit is hit and miss. If you have rust it is best to take care of it fast before it is real bad. You may be able to find another M1009 with CARC on it. If not Blazers are common in junk yards so body parts are cheap. The only problem is the paint. You can get it CARC but will cost you. If you repair the rust you can get just get one color and make it blend in with camo. It is not hard to do. The flat paint makes it easier and then with camo it is even easier. Dents can be worked out and the flat paint hides small stuff. But get rid of all the rust you can. If not the rust will come right back and you will have wasted all your time.

 

[ABN173]

Welcome to the site, oh and I had to do it......lets see the pics!

 

[combatmech]

I'll shoot some soon. She's in pretty good shape. Thanks for the parts link!! It will come in handy!
Cheers