From: Stu (stuinnh@comcast.net)
Date: Tue Nov 04 2003 - 08:48:28 PST
I'm not sure. Was that the good points? Everything can be fixed to give
you a great truck (Blazer) in the snow & mud. Dependable, in time (after
problems are cured), and fun. Just remember, aside from abuse, the next
biggest thing that wears parts out (injection pump, rust, cooling system
etc.), is long term sitting and not moving. Most parts are civy parts.
Would I buy another one? YES, but I would pay a lot less for it up front if
not restored. A truck not gone through would only be worth $3000. If gone
through by guys like Joe Young or other dealers on this list, then it would
be worth what they are asking. Mine was not. It came from PD on Martha's
Vineyard to me. I paid $4000. I put over $3000 into it. Now it is a great
truck.
"Stu"
Southern New Hampshire, USA
"Live Free Or Die"
Military Vehicle Preservation Assoc.
Merrimack Valley Military Vehicle Collectors
Green Mountain Military Vehicle Club
Vehicles:
1967 M151A1 Jeep
1964 M416 1/4 Ton Trailer
1986 M1009 CUCV Blazer
-----Original Message-----
From: Military Vehicles Mailing List [mailto:mil-veh@mil-veh.org] On Behalf
Of Neil E. Amrhein
Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2003 11:23 AM
To: Military Vehicles Mailing List
Subject: Re: [MV] M1009 questions
A properly running M1009 should be able to get 20-24mpg on the highway. The
M1008 pickup is whole other animal.....
Drivetrain is all standard. TH400, NP208, 10-bolt front, 10-bolt rear with
Gov-Lock (the only real drawback if you off-road....)
All of the lights already run off of 12V. The system is split 12/24, so that
one alternator charges the front battery and the other is wired in series to
charge the front and rear battery with 24V. The only 24V draw are from the
starter and glow plug circuits. Everything else is 12V, so you can just tap
from the 12V junction block on the driver's side firewall and run whatever
you need. The charging system will provide the front battery with it's 12V
for recharging.
M1009's typically have higher mileage than M1008's. Watch for rust in the
rockers & tailgate. Ball joints and U-joints are usually suspect, if the
vehicle was abused. Burnt transmissions are not uncommon when someone tries
to tow too much. Glow system and/or general wiring system hacks can be
awfully hard to trace and fix....
I'm sure others will chime in, but this should get you started....
----- Original Message -----
From: "Combat" <hellcat@provide.net>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Monday, November 03, 2003 4:00 PM
Subject: [MV] M1009 questions
> Well folks it looks like our shop truck may be biting the bullet after
> 210000 (she's paid her dues times two) and I am considering replacing the
> vehicle with an M1009.
>
> First the vehicle MUST get decent mileage and I am getting differing
> feedback from 12mpg to 27. Whats the truth?
>
> Second I assume the drivetrain is standard GM stuff that is easily
sourced.
>
> Third I see many for sale that have been converted to 12V that doesnt make
> sense to me? Why not just use a converter or tap off one batt for 12V
> accesories?
>
> Finally what are the things to look for when examining one?
>
> (any have a nice one?)
>
>
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