The Green Grendel

Added by campfire
Create date Aug 15, 2015

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Overview

This is the story of my 1986 M1009 CUCV (Military Blazer) and its adventures. TOC:

Hauling it out of storage
Tranny swap
Buttoning up drivetrain things
Finally driving it

Specs

Year: 1986

Make: Chevy

Model: M1009 (D10 Military Blazer)

Trim Level: Zero

Interior: None

Factory Options: None

Engine: Fire-breathing 379 Diesel Dragon

Transmission: NV4500

Axles: 3/4-ton (14BFF)

Wheels: Matching

Tires: Also matching. Shocking, ain't it?

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