So Im currently on the hunt for an M1009 CUCV. They look like this.



My plans so far are to not moddify the over all look to much minus going w/ a solid color paint. Not a big fan of the camo look.



M1009 Specs:
Frame: 3/4 ton
Engine:6.2 Diesel
Transmission:TH400, 3 speed, automatic
Transfer case: NP208, 2 speed, locking, chain driven.
Axles: Corp. 10-bolts front and rear 3/4 ton 8 bolt
Differentials: Gov-Loc
Electrical system: 12/24 volt, negative ground, Dual 100 amps.
Heating/Cooling: hot-water heat all models, no AC.
Brakes: Hydraulic, front discs, rear drums


Otherwise the Plans so far are:
Marine Radio/ speakers (So I can rinse out the mud w/ out worrying about the radio.)
CB/amp/8ft whip
Rhino Line the floors
On Board Air (AC Comp Mod)
Underhood Welder Mod
5g Air Tank
2- 12k winches (Front & Rear)
Roof Rack
Push Bar Bumper
"Power Station" (3-400wt DC to AC Invertors in the rear stowage area)
Stowage boxes mounted in the rear
4-6in Lift (Enough to clear humvee 36"-37" Tires)
Double beadlock humvee rims

So once I get a truck I'll start a build thread. If you guys have any advice/tips on any of the mods or questions let me know. Otherwise stayed tuned & I'll hopefully be kicking this show soon!

Onboard Air mod pt 1 & 2

Welder Mod

 

i dont know why they call those blazers 3/4 tons, the military has a weird way of rating vehicles compared to civilian models. i owned a 85 1009 and its just a half ton, 10 bolt axles 3.08 gears and that slow 6.2 diesel. i currently have a m1008 which is the pick up truck version and they call it a 1 1/4 ton even though its just a 1ton.



like 5+ years ago now everyone whos selling them thinks they are worth a fortune. they used to be dirt cheap because they were basically a no option uncomfortable truck

i bought my m1008 with a blown engine for 800 and my m1009 for 350 missing the drivetrain.

 

Yea I was browsing the gov liquidation sites today & noticed that the m1009's had a six bolt pattern aka 1/2 ton axles. Which kinda disappointed me because I wonna be able to run humvee rims and tires. So I have to step up to a m1008 aka k20 pick up or do the axle conversion which is a little over my head but I think could manage. So I don't know I guess I'll see what works out.

Btw I found a CL post this morning where the guy has a 77 k5 4sp & np205. Would it be better to go that route you think? I really like driving a manual & I heard the np205's are gear driven instead of chain driven like the np208hd in the cucv's.

 

yeah the 205 is a gear driven iron case compared to the chain np208. i personally have always run the np208 which should come with both the 1008 and 1009 version. i have a 205 i got with a parts truck like 5 years ago i been planning to use once the 208 broke but it never has.

either way you want to go is fine, its all in what you want. a blazer is a blazer you can build it to how you want it. you can always buy the m1009 and slap a set of 1 ton axles under it and run the h1 rims if you want.

my main thing i look for is rust, find something that runs good and has floors it gets old having to replace your truck every 2 years due to it falling apart. get one from down south if possible