REAL MAN TRUCKWORKS & SURVIVAL
VEHICLES, CAMPERS, and BOATS => Build Threads => Topic started by: America.Mike on November 21, 2019, 03:29:46 AM
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I figured I should start a build thread here. It’s a 1984 m1009. The truck was a pile of junk when purchased. It needed new bedsides, floors, rockers and lower b pillars. The windshield area was toast and so was alot of other things.
I completely disassembled the truck down to the last bolt. Fixed all the panels and blasted frame and all drivetrain parts. I will be posting photos of the build and update info of parts used.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191121/ab56d19f185c39f6efa09defc5331e27.png)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191121/6d876a82efa8b35ad49aff2d3569c236.jpg)
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Oh yeah!
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Can’t wait for the photo dump from the rest of your photos
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About time Mike!
Guys, this is one class act build right here. You will all enjoy! :likebutton:
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Holy tamole...where did you/this come from????
Shot out of left field
And I'm likin' it
What a way to intro!!!
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No kiddn'!
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Mike, maybe take a minute when you get time and post up under the Site Rules and introductions forum it’s the first one at top of main forum page. Give the rest of these guys a little bit on your back ground for those who don’t know you.
For the record knowing me already has one strike or two against you! :wink:
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if he knows Ash as well I'd say we should just ban him now
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You all have missed most of it on Instagram. Amazing work. And I’ll bet it runs when finished
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Wow! Nice CUCV!
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You all have missed most of it on Instagram. Amazing work. And I’ll bet it runs when finished
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He posted video of it starting up awhile back
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if he knows Ash as well I'd say we should just ban him now
He does not (not that I’m aware of anyhow). However, you inadvertently helped with his gear install after selling the parts, runout issue I think on carrier if I recall correctly
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Mike, maybe take a minute when you get time and post up under the Site Rules and introductions forum it’s the first one at top of main forum page. Give the rest of these guys a little bit on your back ground for those who don’t know you.
For the record knowing me already has one strike or two against you! :wink:
I will do that when I have a chance. Sorry about that haha
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if he knows Ash as well I'd say we should just ban him now
He does not (not that I’m aware of anyhow). However, you inadvertently helped with his gear install after selling the parts, runout issue I think on carrier if I recall correctly
Small world!
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Mike, maybe take a minute when you get time and post up under the Site Rules and introductions forum it’s the first one at top of main forum page. Give the rest of these guys a little bit on your back ground for those who don’t know you.
For the record knowing me already has one strike or two against you! :wink:
I will do that when I have a chance. Sorry about that haha
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No worries, just trying to keep you on the straight and narrow! Haha :tongue:
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looks great
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Come on Mike, feed us the pics. I might need them shortly.
In the ones you posted it looks like you did away with the fan. I assume to keep from having to cut the firewall?
Also looks like you didn't want to cut the frame for the AC compressor?
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Ken, we need pics on your latest purchase / build.
Just for the record I wasn’t asking for more pics of the HH RCTT......
(H Hauler, aka Rodham Clinton Tow Truck) :evil:
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Yeah ken...please tell us about this
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Yeah ken...please tell us about this
What’s to say? Cankles isn’t getting any lighter and it has a tilt bed for loading along with a very big winch... :popcorn:
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Mike, you need to post up something...The natives are getting restless and already junkin' up your freshly painted build thread. Won't be long and they will have drifted to recipes or who knows what.
Get something up before we loose this to these boneheads! ;-)
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Sorry Nate. Rather the name of that company not show up here, at this point in time.
Funny/not funny Shawn!!
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Sorry Nate. Rather the name of that company not show up here, at this point in time.
Funny/not funny Shawn!!
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My sincerest apologies ken, i truly understand.
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Speaking of recipes
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Bone in pork loin lol boy was that a good first
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^^^^ There goes the thread...Was fun while it lasted! :sad: :cry:
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Been working on the doubler setup. Got the case bored. And getting stuff together for the build(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191216/9bc584505896a4e768dd7a453ac3ef2c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191216/c3c17a4ad47753fcc8a51def5b571a12.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191216/455853d4118a5fd4a0d6defd8bffbdfe.jpg)
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Sorry about the delay in updates. Truck is on the road and I have been working on the small stuff that needs finishing. I’ll start with pictures where I left off.
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TransTunnel
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trick doubler setup there. very nice.
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Built some new beadlocks for the truck and picked up some 37x12.50x17 firestone
tires
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Finished up the wiring and built some buckets for rear trailer lights.
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Installed some 14inch travel bilsteins and painted grill and buckets.
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Rebuilt and ported steering box. Added drag link and welded a custom engine crossmember for drag link clearance with crossover
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It's about time!
Amazing fab work. Beautiful job.
Interesting mods to the p/s box.
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Very clean UA2020 here we come!!!! :tongue:
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breaking in the drivetrain driving the kiddos around.
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Very clean UA2020 here we come!!!! :tongue:
Yep if not we are heading to moab lol. I got a camping cabin rented just in case.
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It's about time!
Amazing fab work. Beautiful job.
Interesting mods to the p/s box.
Thanks man! I am adding hydro assist to it.
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Beautiful work, all of it!
i hope I see that thing parked beside my burb and camper in a month!
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Beautiful work, all of it!
i hope I see that thing parked beside my burb and camper in a month!
As long as I get my front driveshaft in time and finish little things that need to be finished I’m game.
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Good deal, between Mike and I maybe we can keep Don out of the proverbial mulch beds..... :popcorn:
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Beautiful work, all of it!
i hope I see that thing parked beside my burb and camper in a month!
Thanks for the kind words I Really appreciate it. It has Been a balancing act this year lol
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Good deal, between Mike and I maybe we can keep Don out of the proverbial mulch beds..... :popcorn:
Haha
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Malls be dammed!
No fear lives here!
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Great looking rig, Mike!
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Great looking rig, Mike!
Thank you!
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New mirrors, locks, keys and door handles today.
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That crisp fresh GM key!
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Very clean build...done right...great example...me wants
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Very clean build...done right...great example...me wants
You would not be able to resist the irch/urge/supposed need to leave it alone...... :popcorn:
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Very clean build...done right...great example...me wants
You would not be able to resist the irch/urge/supposed need to leave it alone...... :popcorn:
Well, you're right about that!
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That is one sweet build. I’d be afraid to use it , its so nice.
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The pop up camper build has started.
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Good thing its not a Tac Topper...
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Shots fired, watch out mike!!
Been following the camper build on Instagram. What the end goal?
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Shots fired, watch out mike!!
Been following the camper build on Instagram. What the end goal?
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The end goal? Have fun with it haha
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Good thing its not a Tac Topper...
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Lmao
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Looks like I have a few candidates for a Christmas firin'! :police:
I'd like to see a ton of information about this Armee Blazer. Great start...And maybe I can get a pic of it parked beside my burb this coming summer!
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Well since I’m one of the very few Christians that doesn’t celebrate Christmas, please feel free to fire me. You won’t hurt my feelings. I’ll see you guys this weekend.....
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Got the top rails on tonight(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201223/fdcd27b9f94f420df19733e2b08236f8.jpg)
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Wow. That looks good. Just like all the rest of the build. Nicely done.
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Wow. That looks good. Just like all the rest of the build. Nicely done.
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Thanks man!
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Some more updates (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201228/e3c7a9e11afd9417b849e1b3d72d3237.jpg)
And a test fit(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201228/055a1bf3b95f3b9fd6e5b1ae20bcd368.jpg)
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Moving right along
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Some more updates! Insulation is done. Now working on siding(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210113/926ae64ccbf90f98a0cead8b3b8d417c.jpg)
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Sweet rig :likebutton: :likebutton:
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What did you use for the exterior paneling? Aluminum sheets?
Sure is a nice rig.
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What did you use for the exterior paneling? Aluminum sheets?
Sure is a nice rig.
Thanks! I purchased .040” 4x10’ powder coated aluminum sheet from our local stock car parts warehouse.
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Sweet rig :likebutton: :likebutton:
Thanks!
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As the world slowly burns from totalitarian rot. I just want to go camping and enjoy life. More updates(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210117/1d5aed06526c7bebf8f924aee0bfc2ec.jpg)
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Mike looks good. what are you using to cut the aluminum sheets?
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Mike looks good. what are you using to cut the aluminum sheets?
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Thank you! I purchased a Bauer metal sheer from harbor freight after my dewalt one took a dump. It works really good on this aluminum.
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I love the tail lights. This thing is awesome.
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I love the tail lights. This thing is awesome.
Thank you!
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Some updates! Purchase a mint 40year old pfaff industrial sewing machines and finished the canvas! Got it installed today. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210328/211157909db98ee73070ed174ffe225f.jpg)
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Love it, these and the Instagram progress photos are great
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So Mike, not to put you on the spot :evil: but you’re coming on the RM Trans Trail WY Trip right? :popcorn:
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Wow, what an awesome build. Can't believe I have missed it until now.
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So Mike, not to put you on the spot :evil: but you’re coming on the RM Trans Trail WY Trip right? :popcorn:
Ya, let me second that spot puttin' thing.
What about it sarge, you coming?
I really want to see that chevy and meet up with the man who built it.
Or I could just put it up for a vote of the membership...So how many of you Real Men out there want this American named Mike to show up at the FIRST EVER real man off road get-together???
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So Mike, not to put you on the spot :evil: but you’re coming on the RM Trans Trail WY Trip right? :popcorn:
Ya, let me second that spot puttin' thing.
What about it sarge, you coming?
I really want to see that chevy and meet up with the man who built it.
Or I could just put it up for a vote of the membership...So how many of you Real Men out there want this American named Mike to show up at the FIRST EVER real man off road get-together???
Haha! I’m working double time on this to have it ready. I would love to meet up with you guys and shoot the crap.
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So Mike, not to put you on the spot :evil: but you’re coming on the RM Trans Trail WY Trip right? :popcorn:
You would haha!
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Started on trim Sunday with help from the oldest son.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210329/b2c6af75211fe0be9a5ad0bd785e54d0.jpg)
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Looking mighty fine, Mike!
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That Blazer looks great. How will you new camper top compare with the original hard top for weight?
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Looking mighty fine, Mike!
Thanks!
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That Blazer looks great. How will you new camper top compare with the original hard top for weight?
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Thank you! I’m going to take a guess and say I’m around 320lbs currently. The stock glass top was a tank around 220lbs
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That Blazer looks great. How will you new camper top compare with the original hard top for weight?
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Thank you! I’m going to take a guess and say I’m around 320lbs currently. The stock glass top was a tank around 220lbs
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I thought he asked you how much the top weighed. ;P
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Took the camper for a spin and it didn’t fall off so I think it’s good lol. I finished mounting the Maxxfan tonight also.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210401/247754ebd7f7d8ec1161f489db7815de.jpg)
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Looks nice. Do you have a fan in there?
I like the rear bumper, guess theres a little more to hang back there? Those slots in back would be great for lights. Light bar across the front of the topper?
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Looks nice. Do you have a fan in there?
I like the rear bumper, guess theres a little more to hang back there? Those slots in back would be great for lights. Light bar across the front of the topper?
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Very nice.
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Very nice.
Thanks!
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Solar showed up! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210401/338753d06716abd9e4152ee4f9e1d84c.jpg)
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Some updates on the camper crawler. The Tern overland window is installed trim is on and the cab is sheeted.
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That is very slick all the way around
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This is a very high quality build! Can't wait to see it in person
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AM- I was going back through the build threads. This was a really cool one. Did you finish it? Where is it now???
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Mike sold it a couple years back to a guy from chitcago I believe. Made good profit on it, maybe he’ll chime in….
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Mike sold it a couple years back to a guy from chitcago I believe. Made good profit on it, maybe he’ll chime in….
OK, well, heck!