No one wanted this old military diesel blazer, so I bought it! Will it run?

[@99Projects]

Do me a favor and share this video with one person you think might enjoy it! I would really appreciate it This was a really fun project, more on this soon!

[@scottnovak8903]

Dude,? Leaf blower get snow off before drop it. Jus saying 😜

[@jessiej3991]

Cummins swap the squarebody and put the 6.2L in the old Ford

[@perkinsgarage27]

Those swivel brackets in the backseat are gun holders. Those M1009s are 3/4-ton blazers. They make a Banks Sidewinder turbo kit for them that I would recommend. Those NA 6.2ltrs are good for about 150hp and 150ftlbs of torque. Sidewinder kit will get you up over 300hp and torque. Good luck with it. Being a Marine Corps veteran, I've always like those trucks.

[@99Projects]

Thank you for your service, most importantly. Good info on the gun holders. Iv seen the turbo kits…I’m not a big fan of aftermarket hp personally but the 6.2s are slow

[@JuiceSpringsteen88]

There's nothing 3/4-ton about the M1009. It has 10 bolt axles w/3.08 ratio, rear Eaton gov-lock. They do have the TH400 transmission, which is definitely stronger than the 700r4 most blazers came with. Really the only thing special about these blazers is the transmission, the 24v/12v electrical, and the front and rear transport shackles. Otherwise it's just a basic stripper model Blazer.

[@perkinsgarage27]

@JuiceSpringsteen88 An "M1009 CUCV 3/4 Blazer" refers to a militarized version of the Chevrolet K5 Blazer, specifically designed for military use and officially called the "M1009" - essentially a 3/4 ton Chevrolet Blazer modified for military applications under the "Commercial Utility Cargo Vehicle (CUCV)" program;. Not my words. Look it up. It is a more heavy-duty rig, using the biggest springs available for the chassis. The M1008 truck version was considered a 1 1/4 ton truck as well, because of the bigger springs.

[@65BAJA]

The Banks Turbo kit was great but it hasn't been made for a few years now.

[@psychospence]

Thank You for your service, Sir.

[@jeansonnea]

Currently dealing with an unknown heart issue. Like I said to Derek on Vice Grip Garage. Videos like this keep me occupied while I am dealing with this issue. Thank you sir.

[@dw4956]

Did you get scammed taking the Covid jabs?

[@fallofthezombies1379]

Good luck

[@fallofthezombies1379]

​@dw4956 i hope not.

[@TsunauticusIV]

Personally I like the old tow truck as it is but it’s your creation. Make it how you want it. We will all be here to watch the videos not matter which route you take.

[@99Projects]

I really appreciate that, I just do things that are fun.

[@73Quiksilver]

As an owner of a classic car i would keep the Blazer as it is. It's from the Army and the roughness state of the body....... love it !! Imagine going cruising in the summer on a sunny day with the top off and going to classic meets ; you'd be the one people remember the most at the end of the day with your uniqueness ! While keeping my classic, i'd really like to have a square body Blazer (1973-1991) one day if i could have it garage kept. I really like when you buy old vehicles and bring them alive again ; it's so trendy these days on You Tube. Keep up the good work as always !

[@gusgone4527]

Keep the blazer intact and restore the old girl. I'm British and remember those vehicles well from the 1991 Gulf War. Used as liaison transport and very well liked. Serving alongside US forces gave me an appreciation of the "special relationship" in action. I vote keep her original as a celebration of her military service.

[@donnaflagg333]

I really like your shop! I’m so glad you’re warm and dry. ✨🕊️🔥🔥🔥🕊️✨

[@ShinLarc]

This one was cool as heck! Keep up! I like the added effects too!

[@Darthrtrader]

I admire your skilled determination to get things done. So glad I found your channel months ago. Keep up the amazing work.

[@davecleggett9371]

Just so brilliant! Wonderful laconic humour matched with that 'JFDI' attitude and skill - and the results are there for all to see and admire. Swapping bodies and running gear to make one Recovery Beast sounds like a great idea - is ti feasible? Shed-load of work involved I guess - can't wait to see what transpires. Thank you for taking so much of your time into the recording, editing and uploading, makes for great videos! Keep safe.

[@tommyb.7977]

That is a cool thought. DO IT!

[@MarciaMason2146]

Always fun and funny. Drive back to where you got it and say Seeeee!! I was hoping you would allow your fans a chance to win it in a drawing. That would be sweet.

[@kenboisvert7154]

Love the K-5 Blazer....those things are sweet!

[@WingmanJohnny]

Super awesome. Can't wait to see what that's going to look like

[@GregCarnes-d8m]

She's alive wow good job😂😂😂

[@pambrewer9082]

It amazes me what you can get running.

[@Drewmk-sc9zv]

Another great vid ,hi to max and mingo 👍😃,as for the blazer i say do what you want as lets face it ,it was doing nothing when you found it .😄

[@bruceparker985]

Hell ya, think that be a great series to watch

[@curioso700912]

I would consider it an aberration to transform it by installing the Ford cabin; the Blazer pickup deserves a 100% original restoration!!!!

[@Vic-j9p]

Yeah give it a go. That would be great, old meets new.😊😊😊😊

[@JDLarge]

Those were fun ripping up and down range roads on post back in the 80’s! You just couldn’t kill them! Nice find and great job getting her up and running again.✌🏼😉

[@michaelleeper3649]

I drove one of those while stationed in Baumholder, West Germany. That is a sweet truck to own when it runs well.

[@deborahb2lil2latemashburn]

IT'S ALIVE, IT'S ALIVE! Sounds like you've got THE PLAN DOWN! Go for it!

[@idigdaytona4478]

I have a 1984 . I have had it over 30 years . The the starter and glow plugs are 24 volt . Everything else is 12 volt. Behind the driver seat are gun holders . Mine had 64,000 miles when I bought it and it now has almost 400,000 . Its a great truck. You have to wait for the glow plugs to get hot before you crank it over.

[@mblake0420]

I daily a m1028 87 model

[@idigdaytona4478]

@@mblake0420 Great truck !

[@TheBest-ob1kj]

Great project!❤

[@timmydrake9125]

I not worried bout my wardrobe. Get the truck started. AMAZING Glad you have a new shop. You will be spending a lot of time in it

[@greywolf393]

Can't wait to see what you do with it, thanks for the vid, glad you got her up and running.

[@SpaceTech54]

Amazing New Shop - @ WOW

[@AlaskanGeronimo]

Love the classics! To have the ol' tow truck with and updated engine, chasis, and running gear!?! Epic!!!

[@serenityhillhomestead5392]

When I first joined the Army my unit had a military version of late 70's gas powered Dodge pickup. It was a definite upgrade when we got the CUCV (Chevy trucks and Blazers) that were a stop gap until the HMMWV came out. I liked the Chevy and wouldn't mind having one. I think your idea to put the tow truck body on the Blazer chassis is genius! Make it so, number 99, make it so!

[@JackSquat54]

I think that is a great idea. That would be one unique, one of kind truck !

[@jenniffer9034]

Hello 99 project! I know you can get it running! Good luck and can't wait to see all the project videos! Love the flag! 🇺🇲 Restore both separately back to original condition or as close as you can! Good job getting it up and running! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@howardanderson9386]

Sounds good to me It would be cool seeing that

[@kemarshurriah2622]

Sounds like a project worth watching

[@patriot7083]

I had a brand new version of that truck when I was a platoon leader in the US Army at Fort Hood, TX in 1984-1985. It was called the M1009 CUCV. It had a radio antenna mounted on the side just behind the drivers door and the radio mounted behind the front passenger seat. I put thousands of miles on that vehicle crisscrossing Fort Hood on wicked terrrain during a multiple major division level exercises that lasted many weeks. My battalion had dozens of M1009's. We had even more of the M1008 pickup version of that truck. So many good and bad memories from back then. One thing I'll never forget is that you absolutely had to wear a helmet while driving that truck. The suspension on that terrain there would easily slam your head into the ceiling and could knock you out cold.

[@shawnnewsome4778]

I love the picture from the garage door when the blazer came off of the industrial building in the background that’s cool

[@DuncSargent]

That would be a beauty body swap! Thanks for the vid!

[@davidsliman3571]

I operated one of these for military exercise from New Jersey to Camp Lejeune, and I’d buy one and a heartbeat

[@graemelliott3942]

I was in the US army in the 1980s and that’s what we drove around everywhere. Noisy as hell but never failed us. Those funny things on the inside are M16 gun holders.

[@JackSmith-jj3bi]

Had a neighbor who bought one in early 90’s. Out came the diesel and in went a built 454. That was a nice combination.

[@admiralking]

I drove the CUCV’s in the military so, out of pure nostalgia, my vote would be to restore it or sell it to someone who would.

[@user-fe6km7gw8m]

Yep, Do it! Can hardly wait to see this project completed.

[@DooDeeDew]

Buy you a Ferd from the junkyard that rolled over and use the chassis to transplant the tow truck. Hi Max & Bingo.

[@hendo337]

Up there rusted put Super Duties with D50/60 front and Stirling 10.5 rears must be a dime a dozen, especially in rust belt areas with inspection.

[@redpillgreenenergy141]

Ether way! you rock, keep being you!

[@one-77-sixfirearmssupplyco]

Thanks for making the videos. I loved the cabin redo and liking the other projects. Keep it up

[@francoisbouchard602]

Nice job sir Nice shop sir Nice Chevy GM Diesel 👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏😃

[@TheJohndeere212]

I love it! Great old truck!!!

[@matthewcaughey8898]

Stuff like the entire floor pans and stuff to replace the rotted pieces is widely widely available. The military K5 blazers are actually quite desired to the right purchaser those days. I would suggest if you want a 1950s 4wd tow truck scavenge the running gear and frame from a solid axle F-150.

[@HuckThis1971]

I had a 76 canadian 5/4. I loved that truck!

[@sargentslaughter3509]

That sounds like a great idea.

[@CITYNEWSSUPPORT]

Man that Starter was a real trooper!

[@mozzberg590]

Your shop has a drive through option, that's cool. I'm down for whatever you do, let's go!

[@juketreks2192]

Drove one for two years in Germany. Never had any issues. We drove a lot in Graf

[@danielcarpenter9202]

It would be cool to see, I would love to see a collaboration between you and another KZbinr.

[@brandonnicholls6686]

Watching you go from lift table to cart wheels to starter rebuild reminds me of the scene of malcolm in the middle with Hal moving from one job to the next. Good stuff man.

[@cateward7043]

Love this video! Miss the doggos, though!

[@luvmydogsalot]

Is there anything you can’t do? I love watching your videos!

[@richr7604]

Keep the Blazer as is. After all the repairs, it would be a great four season rig.

[@ScottWigfield-jc3ku]

That would be a great idea 😊😊

[@candd1280]

Had one in Air Force at Ft. Drum. Loved going on the range in winter.

[@UpTheHarbour]

I'm here to watch you do things your way. you do things , I watch, lol, Either way you have my attention

[@RickGoldsmith-v6q]

Yeah do it,it'll make a great truck. Wish we could do that kinda thing here in the UK

[@tidestacker4674]

Love the idea of 1950 body on the chassis,would love it,one of a kind in the world. And 1950 year I was born!

[@kennethcox773]

Rifle retainers. The hooks inside you were asking us about. I believe anyhow.

[@EarMode]

The two swivel things in the back seat are vertical rifle racks specifically for M16’s. A common problem with those engines when I was in the Army were the glow plugs. They had to get changed often back then because people would jump in and crank on the engine without waiting for the light to go off.

[@The_Home_Pros]

Awesome video man I love those old blazers, I c your breaking in the new shop nicely with it

[@johnboutchia2349]

I’m torn, I like the idea it would be a great tow truck but on the other hand I hate seeing an old survivor altered

[@roycorley6753]

I had an '87 GMC Sierra Classic (same as a Blazer) with a 6.2 liter diesel and a Banks turbo; a 3" straight pipe all the way through. I loved it; it got 18-19 mpg in town and about 24 mpg on the highway. The down side was it was an oil leaker; I'd have another one in the drop of a hat. I just wish Ford had put the 7.3 powerstroke in the Bronco.

[@hendo337]

I wouldn't bother with a banks kit, a super basic carbed 4.8/5.3/6.0 swap from some rusted out truck would give triple the horsepower and double the TQ for the same money. If I was looking to stick with diesel and didnt want to pay the Cummins tax...I'd consider a 3.9L from an Isuzu if you could find a junker NPR laying around.

[@GonzalezSix67]

would be cool seeing that swap mentioned at the end!

[@lucsurmon2623]

Joly good idea !

[@jessejames-s9d]

I love box style mid size SUVS. I'd love to own a restored Blazer with aggressive tires, black rockstar rims, 2 inch offset and the modern Nardo Grey paintjob.

[@southernbelle6607]

I love all your videos! The tow truck idea is awesome. Can't wait to see what you do! ❤

[@stephanetarte9425]

Hey, fit the wrecker truck on top of the blazar frame😂 love your science projects 😅

[@dandevlin185]

It doesn't matter what you do or think you want to do, I'm here for the adventures ✌️

[@reneedun7138]

I love love love this channel. I really enjoy how you bring things back to life. I love how you take on challenges and bring positive results. It's amazing!!!

[@sdmode]

as someone who has been shopping for a blazer for last 2-3 months. id say build that and fix it up. maybe show us some tricks to wake up that diesel motor but its your show. ill vibe with it either way.

[@richardbryant7972]

Did a lot of miles in one of those, fun vehicle to drive

[@mainiac430]

I was a Commanders driver and RTO...spent many years behind the wheel of this CUCV. That back seat bench doesnt look it but it made for an excellent bed:) Be carefull with the CARC paint. Highly toxic....I had to wear a mandatory respirator when working on them.

[@TC-db6yp]

Ive worked on a quite a few of them when i was in the dol maintenance battalion in 3 corp. I liked them. Im looking to get one myself. I found fuel and glow plugs are the common issues. Sounds good, but needs fiel pressure, add an electric fuel pump

[@MAGASupremacy]

These were all over when I was in the Army in the early 90s. Have not seen them in a while.

[@LandFather]

Appreciate the shout out and the flag looks great in there. Please put the tow truck body on the blazer frame then add stacks

[@99Projects]

I’d have to ad stacks. There’s laws about it here

[@3DPrintingPiper]

@@LandFather I love that tow truck. It sort of gives off a Jeepers creepers vibe lol

[@LandFather]

@@3DPrintingPiper I like it a lot too

[@rossdean1997]

Back around 1986 I was doing my Navy reserve two weeks in Davisville, RI. The base was a storage facility for equipment for the Seabees. There was a building there that had two rows of these Blazers stacked three high. About 25 or 30 of them in all. All brand new with about 40 miles on each one. Man, I wanted one.

[@archerroy21]

Always have been a sucker for the classics. Its one thing if you couldn't get it to run, then totally take the body off of it and use the chassis. But it does so I would keep the Blazer as is. It has history behind it.

[@joe.olivet]

Such an awesome rig. I would do minimal modifications. I remember these vehicles from my days in uniform. 🇺🇸😎🔨🤘🏻 I would love to get my hands on one.

[@precise1329]

Those 'things' in the back of the blazer are m16 mounts. You'll need a rifle with 'smooth' handguards. Picatinny tends to get wonky in those things. There should be a bracket just below them to set the stock in. Probably another fitment issue for any rifle but a typical m16.

[@reverett0508]

Those were always a pita to start. But the back was handy for hauling the case of ether that you always needed.

[@robj2704]

Glad you try stuff I wouldn't attempt so I can later do the same thing with fewer failures.

[@99Projects]

Good idea..learn from my mistakes lol

[@edkennedy9090]

I'd like to see you rebuild that old army truck ✌️❤️🇨🇦

[@Hobotraveler82]

That Blazer with its 6.2 Detroit screams overlanding vehicle to me. I’m digging it. I like the tow truck idea too. 😊

[@kwikslvr73]

DO IT!!

[@karebruhn231]

Go for it!

[@shawnpowell5499]

I think its the absolute perfect idea!!

[@BigBadPibbul]

I can smell every single stage of this video lol. My Grandpa had one, he put a plow blade on it and used it to maintain our road, I absolutely loved "helping" him work on it, which usually just meant perching on the edge of the seat and moving the blade controls the wrong way two or three times before getting it to go the way he wanted it. I'd do heinous things to get my hands on one now, I miss everything about that Blazer, except maybe brushing past it and getting dead paint all over my clothes.

[@colleenbutler1589]

Please make sure you have enough ventilation in that garage to get rid of any exhaust fumes. I didn’t notice if the garage was partially open. Love your videos! I don’t want anything to happen to you, your buddies or pups. You remind me so much of my son. God Bless!

[@fallofthezombies1379]

Im sure theres some old badass ford square body thats so rusted out with 4x4 and the most dependable twin I-beam with a 7.3 idi for that ford wrecker. That would be kool. That blazer is sweet just as the blazer military truck.

[@Drew_1614]

Superb as always. Gby 🙏🏼

[@walkthnyt2000]

M1009 and M1008’s were my daily drivers in the late 80’s when I was a young soldier in Germany. Those CUCV’s were fun to drive. I’d add one to my collection in a heartbeat. I remember using ATF from the motor pool as Armor All for the tires after washing them😂

[@RockinGuy1994]

Cool blazer

[@river_blaze6779]

Hi Max and Mingo, tell your Dad to swap chassis! And make a cool tow truck that you 2 could run around in!

[@LourensdeLange]

Love the idea of you doing the swop.