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Gator M1008 build
- Thread starter 4XoR
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Build thread for Gator, my red 86 m1008. my "LockJaw"
If anybody wants specifics on anything let me know. Ive never done a build thread before so this is my first crack at it.
Very nice, curious to see the bed mounted tank.
ill grab some pics and info tmrw
Looks great!! It's a fine cucv.
Update. The trucks been great for months, but it’s time for some maintenance and upgrades. I started by installing the ORD crossmember that’s been on the shelf for months, Which is requiring reworking the banks exhaust crossover. I also added hydro assist finally by way of a ORD custom spec ram and an ORD supplied tie rod clamp. I have a bunch of parts coming, this most important of which is the stuff to install an nv4500 and upgrade to 35 spline shafts, Eaton e locker and warn premium lock outs.
Don’t mind my leaky front crank seal 
no matter how many times I fix it, boost on the highway blows oil out of it again.
no matter how many times I fix it, boost on the highway blows oil out of it again.
I also picked up a 1978 Warn 8274 to put on the front of the truck after a few mods. I’m a BIG fan of these winches and have built and modified quite a few over the years.
I have an unplanned truck that’s being added to the fleet also, after I get it shipped across the country. This was my Dads 06 2500HD, when he passed away I didn’t know what to do with it, but after a lot of thinking it’s going to get some work done including a SAS and bumpers and sliders. But that’s for another thread
Oh I got used to mine.Don’t mind my leaky front crank seal
It mostly marks it's territory and only needs a top off every few months. Although I am not sure if mine leaks from the top edge of the pan.
The turbo definitely doesn't help with mine
sounds like a solid build plan . 
and whats this sitting for months thing ? some of us have decades under our project builds sitting
and whats this sitting for months thing ? some of us have decades under our project builds sitting
Mine is up and down every few months lolsounds like a solid build plan .
and whats this sitting for months thing ? some of us have decades under our project builds sitting
I love my ORD crossmember on my M1008
Same here, it might lose a half quart in between oil changes, but it sure looks like more than that! For me I think its high RPM+boost that causes this, Im hoping the nv4500 fixes the issue by lowering my cruise RPM.
lol! I can't let anything sit. Between ADHD and OCD nothing can sit un-finished for long LOLsounds like a solid build plan .
and whats this sitting for months thing ? some of us have decades under our project builds sitting
Gator got some upgrades today thanks to the boys at ORD. The bumper fit PERFECT, right down to the last bolt hole, and the 8274 just looks right at home on this old brush truck.
These little security blanks that covered the bolts for the 8274 on the factory jeep winch plate SUCK. I ended up drilling them out, but then they were too soft to price against. Made a big mess of these.
I don’t consider myself a “welder” by any means, but I sure was happy with the beads on that 8274 winch plate today. The multimatic 215 was sizzling like bacon!
Sweet bumper, I want one someday.
Nv4500 got installed today. Looking forward to having that OD gear. The shifter hole took quite a bit of cutting to get right, and the advanced adapters bellhousing left some to be desired but it’s in and everything is happy!
