Throwin' $2000 at the Green Bomb

[partime]

This goes out to everyone that has a dependable daily driver. Recently purchsed M1009 and had a smile on my face for 7 days then starter relay bit me in the blank blank blank. Like the blazer so much I sold my '64 Chevy pickup. I have $2000 so I need to spend it wisely. Any and all suggestions appreciated.

 

[gimpyrobb]

6.5s and 6.2s are going cheap on the one auction site, might try to pick one up. Trans, Tcase, and rad are the only other big ticket items I can think of off hand. Heck look for a parts truck.

 

[partime]

Parts truck???????I like it.......Knowing me though I would try to fix both

 

[Cucvnut]

make the interior more everyday friendly.

 

[Blood_of_Tyrants]

Air conditioning if it's going to be a daily driver. Sound insulation is nice.

 

[GoldComet6]

Hey partime....

I'd spend it on making the truck as reliable and dependable as possible. Add all new brake parts, replace questionable seals, put on new tires & add a spare if needed, belts, hoses, clean out radiator, new relays, new glow plugs, etc. Whatever it needs......

If it's your daily driver, I would focus on the things that would give you trouble or cause you to be stranded. You can't make a truck 25 years old 100% reliable, but you can eliminate as many things as possible that could cause the truck to quit and make you walk home.

Keep some funds in reserve in case something comes up and you need to fix it fast.

 

[notsosanestan]

banks turbo kit!

 

[partime]

Good ideas.....Keep them commin

 

[Mudstone]

why do we need a banks turbo in our trucks? like is there in any way a lack of power in the stock configuration?

 

[Sgt Hulka]

1) Do the cheapest easiest stuff first.
2) Convert to full 12 volt...

 

[lavarok]

Don't convert to 12v! You wont be able to slave start your deuce(s).....

If you havent done the Doghead relay mod - do it! Its the first thing I do to all my CUCVs. I've heard too many horror stories about what happens when it goes bad.

 

[tshermankb]

on the doghead relay! what are the things that are pissing you off about the truck right now?

 

[Sgt Hulka]

True. You won't be able to slave start your deuces if you convert to 12v... But you can get a jump from AAA...

 

[Sgt Hulka]

P.S. I don't have any trouble with the 24v relay because it's now on a shelf in the garage. Don't need it. But I love the big wire that used to energize it and I use now for 12v accessories...

 

[kassim503]

Buy a pyrometer and turn 'er up!

 

[firecontrol86]

1) Do the cheapest easiest stuff first.

i'm starting about at square one like you with my new m1009. easy and cheap is definitely key. i'm looking at anything rubber that's rotted off from sitting, brakes for sure, suspension bushings, insulating the interior, tracing wiring to make sure it's not ghetto rigged. this is my first american project but i'm looking at it like any other-reliability comes first, then performance

 

[kenny]

I would take every thing out and have Rino line instaled on the inside

 

[bubba_got_you]

buy something other than a Shi++y...i mean Chevy. lol i would rewire it but that's just me. for a dd you might want to just do an overhaul of the motor. there is a reason they are sold with only 6000 miles on them lol

 

[SPECIALTYLC]

why do we need a banks turbo in our trucks? like is there in any way a lack of power in the stock configuration?

Too much power? Are you serious? Put a trailer behind them and then ask again.

 

[notsosanestan]

why do we need a banks turbo in our trucks? like is there in any way a lack of power in the stock configuration?

where i live in north jersey is all mountains i live in like the 3rd highest point in nj. i can see the highest point from the lake near my house. its a dog up these huge hills im debating on getting a banks but i wanna make sure everything else is good first