M1009 CUCV Military Chevy K5 Blazer 6.2 Diesel Restoration

[@hkguitar1984]

Great looking truck. I just purchased a 1986 M1009, it spent its whole life in Arizona and only has 36K miles on it. Love your console, I'm gonna try an do the same. Looks like you can lock it for storing a firearm.

[@VermontPrepper]

You'll love it

[@doubledeuce5084]

You were talking about changing axles. I personally like mine with the 10 bolt. The 3.08 gearing lets you cruise at 60 without over reving the engine. It makes the truck more streetable. If you're into rock crawling, I can see the change to heavy duty, high ratio gearing. I always hear guys trashing the 10 bolt, but for street use and snow travel and MPG, the M1009 is very good as it is. If I ever change anything it would be the transmission when it wears out and go to the 700r4 for the overdrive, which would bring the freeway speed up. If your 10 bolt ever does give up you can get a semi float 14 bolt cheap and they are strong. It just depends where and how you are going to use the truck. I drove one of these as a daily driver for many years. Yours looks like a really nice one.

[@daveshafer7908]

Will it cruise at 65/70mph?

[@VermontPrepper]

My m1028 does with 4.88s

[@robludwigsen7831]

You can use male spade connectors to tap into the spare spots on the fuseboc under the dash. Its handy

[@JohnMiller-iu2sx]

I like the utility seat backs(?) And that console.

[@harleymutt8542]

Great job! Love your truck!

[@VermontPrepper]

Appreciate it and thx for watching

[@JBM-yr3xw]

If you put a air ram/tube on your air filter and plumb it out to the grill it will really knock down the roar of the engine. Yours is facing the wrong way in the video. Just turning the air intake on the air filter away from you will also help.

[@DoggyDogYT]

Still rocking this?

[@VermontPrepper]

Yep, still goin

[@edwardmartis4591]

Picked up a 1009 with a remington 870 shotgun rack bolted to the dash board/ floor area--------like a cop car-------it was installed by the CA NG at the time----at the MP C.O.s request--------something different-----key lock only type------the C.O. of this MP company was a Los Angeles County Sheriff Lt. ---------------great guy

[@kyleperry1701]

Did you put the side winder turbo on yet? Also I recommend the relay for the starter dog head mod they are prone to sticking and catching on fire

[@VermontPrepper]

That's good advice. No sidewinder yet. Hopefully soon. Thanks for watching

[@jeepguy220]

fuel filter conversion also change secondary fuel filter behind breather. also convert axles and transfer case to synthetic.

[@Skyfall-sv8df]

Nice truck!

[@VermontPrepper]

Thanks, check out the new video I did on it. Many more mods. It's awesome. Still plenty to do.

[@JeepersCreepersClub]

See the vt plates, I'm over in NH, still have the blazer and wanna sell it? If so I'd be interested

[@VermontPrepper]

I do have but they have really gone up in value. Not ready to sell, but thx

[@JeepersCreepersClub]

@@VermontPrepper well let me know if you change your mind, cash in hand and can give you my cell

[@VermontPrepper]

Will do. Thx.

[@JakeKennes]

The bridge Plate is in metric tons, so means 3 Tons = ~ 6600 LBS. Rest assured, that is enough! Restoring an '85 M1009 at present... wish I could drive it already!

[@mblake0420]

Dude you need fusible links if you hook directly to the battery, close to battery as possible unless u like fires

[@VermontPrepper]

The engine has fusible links

[@mblake0420]

@@VermontPrepper the engine? I'm talking about what you hooked directly to the battery

[@VermontPrepper]

Anything hooked to the battery has fuses, so I am not sure what you are referring to.

[@ZR2plowboy]

Do you use any of the oil undercoatings for rust protection?

[@kevinullrich1619]

I noticed when you went to turn on the truck you immediately turned the key and didn’t wait until the glow plugs heated up. Can someone explain that?

[@VermontPrepper]

I don't remember but the engine was probably already warm

[@crazymayne69]

It looks like it has a lift? Also is it stock gearing?

[@VermontPrepper]

Stock gearing for now. Will eventually change it out to Dana rear and front. W/Tru trak

[@VermontPrepper]

@Trent S56 it has a three inch lift that was already installed when I bought it. Doesn't seem to affect the handling. No problems after two years.

[@zarian694]

What’s the real consumption when city driving? I can’t find a trustworthy source on the internet

[@VermontPrepper]

I never really paid attention. I dont drive it enough to know. Guess is probably 15 mpg. It doesn't have stock tires

[@daveshafer7908]

How does this drive on the highway? Can It cruise at 65/70?

[@VermontPrepper]

Yes, easily

[@daveshafer7908]

@@VermontPrepper I'm trying to decide whether to get the 1009 or the 1008.

[@VermontPrepper]

As you probably know already, it depends on what you need more - something enclosed, or a pickup. They each have their merits. In my view, a 1009 is more of a daily driver with the gearing. The 1008 will be best if you go to home depot a lot.

[@daveshafer7908]

@@VermontPrepper I plan to us it primarily as a work truck. I have a 04 Cummings right now and I'm looking to down grade because I don't do the towing I once did.

[@VermontPrepper]

If you need a big tool box, the 1008 is the way to go. My 1028 has a large toolbox and I'm thing of putting a toolbox on the bed as well. There is not a ton of room in the 1009

[@PapayaJoy]

I am looking at one of these... do you think it can tow much?

[@VermontPrepper]

PapayaJoy, I would go for the M1008 pick up version if you are looking to tow. It has bigger gears and a longer wheelbase. The Blazer is not really made for towing a lot. Hope this helps.

[@Skyfall-sv8df]

I had a m1009 and replaced it with a m1008. M1008 is much better suited for towing and off road use. M1009 is a much better daily driver.

[@VermontPrepper]

Agree. Wheel base is short on M1009, but I like having the rear extra seat area. Been looking at m1008s as well to add to the collection.

[@Skyfall-sv8df]

@@VermontPrepper the m1008 is a one ton truck and has a Dana 60 in the front and 14 bolt in the rear with a Detroit locker. It is awsome off road! The m1009 is basically a half ton and the axles kinda suck and the gov locker is prone to fail very badly if not used with care. Other then that though, the m1009 is a great truck. I did enjoy mine and miss it but m1008 is superior in my opinion. But also depends on a person's needs too. Do an axle swap and you will have the best of both trucks.

[@VermontPrepper]

@@Skyfall-sv8df yes, looking to swap axles and turbo in the spring. Still looking for a nice m1008 though.

[@raypanner4324]

The #'s on the grille doesn't have anything to do with the vehicle weight, if I'm correct. It has something to do with the unit it was with. I may be wrong too

[@blue4980]

Where can I buy one looking for a k5 diesel

[@VermontPrepper]

Look on eBay or craigslist

[@blue4980]

Is the 6.2 reliable?

[@VermontPrepper]

So far I am happy with it. The only issue u have is when it gets 20 below zero the fuel still gels up even with treatment. But that isn't the engine's fault. I may turbo it next year as well.

[@Skyfall-sv8df]

@@VermontPrepper use more power service and it wont gel up.

[@Skyfall-sv8df]

Yep

[@VermontPrepper]

@Nintendo Mania agreed. I plan to turbo it in the summer.

[@MrJeepmarine]

Stop blurring license plates, do you hide your plate diving on the road? Hundreds of people see it.

[@juansaladzar]

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