K5dreamer
1/2 ton status
Ok, so im looking at options for repairing the crash damage to my 86 M1009. An option that has presented itself, and i am very interested in, is swapping a 73-75 full vert body onto my M1009 Chassis, as opposed to fixing the damage to my rusty, falling apart, generally poor condition half vert body thats on there.
Need help from the brotherhood accross the country. Lookin for craigslist ads, local ads, maybe some guys on here, or a neighbor with a neglected truck.
As stated lookin for a 73-75 body and top. hardtop or soft top dosnt matter. as little rust as possible, but im being realistic. 4x4 or 2wd, dosnt matter, a manual transmission equipped version would be preferred, as i intend to go to a NV4500 at some point, but not necessary as i can always address that later if need be.
if only rolling chassis can be found as opposed to just the body, the vehicle can be without an engine, as ill have the 350 out of my camaro that i can put into it, and swap my 86 body onto the older chassis. might be able to sell it as a beat up truck to someone.
Im also on the cheap here, and realize ill probably have to eat the expense to get this body from the west coast most likely. so the lower the price obviously the better. but as long as its cheaper than the body work ill likely need, im open to whatever options are available.
much appriciation for any and all help here.
Need help from the brotherhood accross the country. Lookin for craigslist ads, local ads, maybe some guys on here, or a neighbor with a neglected truck.
As stated lookin for a 73-75 body and top. hardtop or soft top dosnt matter. as little rust as possible, but im being realistic. 4x4 or 2wd, dosnt matter, a manual transmission equipped version would be preferred, as i intend to go to a NV4500 at some point, but not necessary as i can always address that later if need be.
if only rolling chassis can be found as opposed to just the body, the vehicle can be without an engine, as ill have the 350 out of my camaro that i can put into it, and swap my 86 body onto the older chassis. might be able to sell it as a beat up truck to someone.
Im also on the cheap here, and realize ill probably have to eat the expense to get this body from the west coast most likely. so the lower the price obviously the better. but as long as its cheaper than the body work ill likely need, im open to whatever options are available.
much appriciation for any and all help here.
id hate to screw up the one you got. 
