Bad-Ass Blazer, Military CUCV, M1009

This is my 1986 CUCV military blazer, with plenty of Mod's just take a look! Best one by far! Not looking to sell it.

[@kayakinboy]

I used to have one of these. they are awesome, almost un stoppable. Great pics, and great looking truck.

[@Marshalls37040]

Some buddies and I have been looking to purchase a few of these for hunting and camping. This video will make all of us want to purchase one for sure. Two of us want the M1009 and another wants the M1008. We have been talking about it for a couple of weeks and have been looking. Thanks for the great video. I may try to pick your brain some more in the future. Marshall

[@NORML85]

Awesome truck brother, I plan on getting an 85 M1009 CUCV when I get my enlistment bonus. I've been wanting one since I was a kid. Perfect bug out truck!

[@MrBigred29]

I got a 83 blazer i will never go back to a pick up truck liked love my blazer nice vid

[@carcedcucv]

I made the winch mount, it's just 4x6 square tubing mounted to the frame d-ring mounts (used for lifting the CUCV). The winch is a Warn 9.5ti. Good luck

[@Reaper9371]

Very nice job good to see a m1009 not being abused or neglected. Sir good for you

[@carcedcucv]

well as long as all the glow plugs are working, pretty good! i used to live in Edmonton and know just how cold things can get. with the combination of the diesel gas, the age of the truck and the weak 24volt starters on these trucks... well good luck!

[@jasonelliott9762]

forget all these haters! sick truck! i hope to build one like it someday

[@carcedcucv]

Thanks, your right it is a great truck. looking to get out this weekend, i'll keep adding more videos

[@henryrodriguez8802]

I bought my recently, and at the light a guy stopped right next to me and he screamed, I’ll give you 16K for the truck and trailer!! I smiled and kept on driving 🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️

[@carcedcucv]

@4wheelers10 I thought about putting the banks turbo on it, but most people tell me that since it's a earlier version of the 6.2L it won't handle the extra horsepower, thanks for the comment. It has aftermarket injectors and a that snorkel acts like a cold air intake so it actually makes pretty good power.

[@snowmobilerules]

very nice truck man. I'm in the process of buying one!

[@jasonelliott9762]

wow, that is a very purpose built cucv. GREAT JOB!!!!

[@APACHESKULL]

Welcome to the Chevy world! This is a nice entry level blazer, I wouldn't designate it a true bad ass yet. 6.2's,np208's,Corporates, is far from bad-ass, I didn't even see a roll cage. Heck, a stock 70's blazer with a small block 350/sm465/205 combo/ dana44/12bolt/ with a rear roll bar is more of a "bad ass".

[@rocktruggy03]

I love it man. I have always wanted to build something like this.

[@dieselwrench3621]

Awesome m1009! Do you still have this truck? Would love to see some new videos or updates on it. 👍🇺🇸 I just edited this comment. I saw where you said you sold it but really nice videos while you had it. Good luck in your ventures 👍

[@jasonelliott9762]

I love the pic in the snow at the beginning

[@nanobrewer7715]

That's one he'll of a beautiful truck

[@2bidfilmsguy]

love those trucks I have had a chance to buy one I wanted it but the closest place that sells diesel around me is a meijer about 20 minutes away and I thought that might be an annoyance

[@carcedcucv]

no this engine is very reliable the way it is, i was told that they didn't cylinder walls are not thick enough for the turbo, that happened in the later years.

[@camaroman101]

beautiful truck

[@WanderingBeast]

good looking rig

[@TylerYoungFishin]

Dude, if shit ever hit the fan you would be ridiculously prepared

[@cgspeeddemon1]

@GeistMythos the military rating is just a rating, not actual top speed. plus he installed larger tires so (unless he lowered the ring and pinion ratio) that would increase the top speed as well

[@phatestovemal]

@speelburg13 Yea turbo is not too hard to install on these definitely affordable as well, however with the older diesels you also need to reinforce the connecting rods cause adding a turbo to an older diesel not able to handle the extra torque and RPM will cause them to snap. I wanted to add one to mine, however this is the deterring factor i ran into.

[@st0ner4life]

thats nice i got a 84 mod i plan on giveing to my lil bro for school the truck is solid like the maods you have on that one the one i have is fac

[@carcedcucv]

@TheIndianaKidd Not sure of the weight I've pulled but it has a matching trailer it think it's a 1/2 ton A101 and will easily pull that with a loaded full size Quad in it. Up all the hills in Arizona.

[@MarkFeltonSwamphare]

So you fabricated the snorkel? The entire vehicle is awesome, you did a tremendous job. I'm keeping your video tabbed to get ideas for my own CUCV. I drove one throughout Saudi/Kuwait and up to Basra in 1991 and medically retired after 27 years. I love my new ugly truck.

[@carcedcucv]

Nice of you to comment apacheskull however i never intended comparing my blazer to anyone elses. I have been in many military shows and it was their disceiption of it, not mine. Relax!

[@takebackthepower]

Very nice M1009.

[@carcedcucv]

Yes! If you are not worried about big power then yes, its a heavy engine, have you thought about a Mercedes diesel? When my engine gives up, I will replace it with a duramax engine. Good luck.

[@toyrunner95]

I like how you say "I layed it on its side and it had no damage, i just put it back on its wheels and it ran, no damage what so ever... except for that hole that got punched through the door noooo damage." lolol

[@kcam04]

First off, GREAT Looking Truck!! I have been looking at these for a while now, would love to get either a 1008, 1009, or my all time fav to get would be the 1010 ambulance. Still trying to figure out what makes these different than the civilain models? Can you help me?

[@speelburg13]

this thing is awesome! this is exactly what i want. I am very jealous.

[@k4n3]

wow this makes me want to get a m1009 thats awesome

[@tpvalley]

@speelburg13 someone mentioned hydrogen cells powered off engine electrics to save fuel which doesnt work as the energy needed to split water is more than can be gained from the hydrogen produced soI suggested a solar cell.

[@carcedcucv]

Glow plugs? No I switched them out with the AC 60's without an issue,took them out one and at time converted the pugs to take the bigger size and did it for preventative maintenance, fires up cold better than my F-250.

[@kvhemiboy]

I have always wanted one of these, had lots of jimmys and blazers but want one of these. Nice truck. Quick question what did GM put in these for axles?

[@xunderoathx73]

Im not sure about the m1009 but i have a m1008 and a banks sidewinder turbo. So just saying if your interested in getting a little more ponys out of your 6.2 the sidewinder is awesome.

[@curlyelaughs]

Thank you for all the great idea's. I just got an '86 in July,, with 42k. I am looking to keep it mostly stock or invisible mods, except maybe a soft top. The only thing I have done is remove the back radio shelf so I can move the seats for my two chocolate labs to have more room and used my brothers marines & army reserve camo's for seat covers, it's hot here in N.Cal, when I wear skirts (i am a girl) legs stick otherwise. did you put AC in yours? i may have missed that in the vid. ~E

[@baseballguy011]

I like your CUCV Blazer! I have one myself and love it. Mine has 96000 original miles and the only things I have replaced are the fuel pump and injector pump. The blazer rocks off road and I wouldn't trade it for anything! Where did you find all of your radios and the solar panel? I would be interested in adding that to mine as well! NIce K5!!

[@offroadingfreack97]

I hate how the military camoed the shit outta these blazers but yours is pretty badass looking

[@cgspeeddemon1]

@Mississippi1313 wow....my apoligies, i have never heard of being able to get the 6.2 in the K5......i also didnt know you could get the T400 in the 80's models.......around here IF there are any civilian K5's with the 6.2 they must not be for sale cause ive been looking for years for just the right blazer to make my camper and the number 1 truck comes with the 350/350 (or 700r4) and the 208 transfer case with the ten bolts at both ends

[@carcedcucv]

@tpvalley Yea, it is pretty loud when your bombing down the road at 60mph with the windows open, (it's a nice break on the ears) plus i can pipe-in my music. You hook up a solar hydrogen cell first, then let me know how you like it. Think i'll stick with what i know. Was thinking of installing a jet engine?

[@carcedcucv]

@doldford345 Have had biodeisel in it, runs great, the biodeisel station is not convienant for regular fill ups.

[@jimbobsports]

badass cucv! ive been on that ck trail with a stok 88 ifs chevy long bed(daily driver) and its tough. i havent been since i got a brandnew dmax and i want to get a cucv so bad. jeeps are the best but everybody has one on the off road trails. im thinkin about gettin a cucv this year. any advice?

[@superdznuts99]

badass blazer

[@carcedcucv]

The paint has been redone, however to original specs. about 6 years ago. and the gas mileage about 12-15 MPG but i don't really look that much, it is used for off road and i am more concerned about the terrain than the milage. it is not a daily driver, and it is heavily loaded and more than 35 years old, what do you expect?

[@nunbeatingwalrus]

Nice truck. Did you have to do any work on the engine? I'm thinking about picking one up.

[@REAL4wd]

beautiful truck man, is the 6.2 relible ? i have plans to put that motor in my range rover. i spoke to some hummer guys with 6.2 they all say its a very good motor. my truck has GEP 6.5 turbo

[@beaversi69]

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Very nice

[@dixiehandyman]

That is a great rig!

[@carcedcucv]

Yes I am referring to the military radios.

[@bumoffhtestreet]

I would not recommend turbo-ing that motor. Put a turbo on my 1986 and it promptly blew up. You should put an SBC or BBC in place of that diesel. It only cost me about 1500 to put a BUILT 350 in place of the 6.2. Worlds of difference. That 6.2 is that truck's only weak link.

[@V8Brother]

perfect zombie outbreak vehicle

[@GeistMythos]

Did you keep the 6.2L Diesel or swap it out? If you kept it how did you improve the top speed of it or does it have a higher top speed than the military rating of 55MPH?

[@carcedcucv]

it's a homemade set up off of the three batteries.

[@jasonelliott9762]

what kind of fuel mileage do you think you get on the hwy? thanks. SICK truck by the way!

[@carcedcucv]

@mightyjoelaith Yes I think it is he turbo 400' I enjoy the automatic, good luck!

[@wisdomisunderstandin]

@carcedcucv Bad@ss truck, I have an 85 m1009. It was an airforce truck so is painted white. I like the Solar panels you've added, that's my next mod. (really all your mods are legit). I also have a 6" lift no mil radio or antennas tho. Does the electrolysis hydrogen generator show any difference in performance?

[@jasonelliott9762]

what gears do you have? also, what speed do they allow you to go with the 36's? sick CUCV btw, I have watched your vids at least a dozen times each one.

[@KennethSettles]

Very nice man. I want one.

[@000terminator]

very nice, do you happen to know the mpg for this vehicle? and did you touch up the paint or is that original? im looking to buy a 84 m1009 and im researching every thing before i dish out all my money hahaha. thanks

[@lokar12]

where did you get your snorkel /air cleaner from and how much do you think it would cost . i recently got one from goverment liquidators

[@carcedcucv]

yes and the sirius radio

[@COPOKurt]

what do you think of the MTR's love the blazer!!!

[@Scout198575]

You should list your mods in the description if you can. Also, what kind of mileage do you get?

[@steelhawk67]

What about the c-clip axles? I've seen axles come out driving down the road.

[@russianstarwelder]

what is the stick welding set up you had in it whats the name of the unit

[@tpvalley]

@carcedcucv I mean one of those simple water cells with simple + and - from solar cell, use hydrogen as an extra power source by running it into engine, it makes diesels run quite well but dont believe anyone that tells u that u can generate hydrogen from engine electrics and save fuel.

[@carcedcucv]

@alanack67 Oh I have used it, mostly to pull others out!

[@MAFLSTAR]

Did you get blocks or leafs for your rear lift?

[@speelburg13]

a turbo kit would be good on yoour diesel engine if you dont have one already it ads some horse power and miles per gallon and costs about 2600 bucks

[@carcedcucv]

kept my foot on the gas!

[@craigbushby5934]

I would really like to know more about your radios. I have recently acquired my ham license. what radio's, antennas & such info will be appreciated, thanks.

[@TheIndianaKidd]

what is the most you've pulled with this? I'm thinking of gettin one of these things.

[@penguingt]

hey i was wondering if u could tell me what exact tire and wheel ur running?

[@mattsvintageshop2925]

have you ever taken the m1009 in deep water with snorkel if you did how deep did you go?

[@staym925]

What brand and color code did you use?

[@josephnave1596]

where did you find the radio sets at? what should they cost?

[@WhindSoull]

Would you mind giving me the exact models on the comm sets and radios? I'm looking to add some to mine. Thanks!

[@carcedcucv]

@WILCOX11B All military issued and they all work, the models, not sure of them, sorry, if there are guys that know more about them please post.

[@cgspeeddemon1]

do you wanna sell it???.....j/k LOL nice rig, whats your favorite wheeling area; i go out around box canyon alot and the coke ovens would have to be my favorite area in az.

[@carcedcucv]

@TheUlfhedinn M101a1, good eye!

[@neowzl]

where can i get the winch&bar like that for mine?? :P

[@drhemi88]

Nice

[@nicolitas123]

very nice truck i dont like the radios to big

[@carcedcucv]

@TheDuckmonk Saw your channel and you have the balls to call my rig Dorky? Kidding... hey it fits my purpose perfectly, if you think it's a little dorky then fine think that all you want, but when the shit hits the fan and i need to push and shoot my way out of town and stay where ever i land for a long time then i'm ready. I look at this truck like a loaded gun, its always got a full tank of gas it's loaded and ready for anything.

[@TheDuckmonk]

@carcedcucv Well of course it makes sense if you contextualize it with an imminent apocalypse... Honestly wish my CUCV was so nice:) Minus some dorky military stuff.

[@Willybillay01]

where did u get your snorkel from?

[@000terminator]

@carcedcucv and its a diesel right?

[@pjmccoy]

How is your intercom system setup? What hardware are you using?

[@neoaaji7969]

Where you at in Arizona I got a cucv also . I am in Arizona also

[@carcedcucv]

probably have about 9,000 into it total

[@techdiverusa1]

how much did the upgrades cost?

[@4wheelers10]

put the banks turbo on then it will be the best m1009 in america

[@Mels111]

what gears are you running?

[@TheUlfhedinn]

Is that a m101A1 or M416 Trailer?

[@4-WHEEL-DRIVE]

WHAT TRANSMISSION AND WHAT GEARS YOU ? THANK YOU

[@goodinsrt8]

molested by the military??? what the hell do think we would have done? Badass truck though.