1985 Chevy D10 (K5) M1009 Blazer with 454, 14 Bolt & Dana 60, Nice Build!

Description for Chevrolet Blazer 1985

Up for auction is my 1985 one ton D10 M1009 Chevy Blazer, ust like the K5 except with heavy duty components. Here is what it has:
Axles and Suspension

• 14 Bolt rear axle 4.56 gear ratio with Detroit Locker and disc brake conversion, eavy duty JB7 calipers, ew stainless brake lines, inned diff cover
• Dana 60 front axle 4.56 gear ratio, ov-Lock Locker, ith finned diff cover
• Tuff Country EZ Ride 3" lift springs front and rear with new shackles in front
• Spring over mount gives a total of about 9" lift (axle diameter, pring perch thickness, eaf pack thickness, lus spring lift)
• U bolt inversion on rear axle to eliminate downward pointing bolt heads

Steering

• Hydraulic power ram assist on steering, ew steering hoses
• High steering kit to move tie rod up out of the way

Wheels

• New 17" 8 bolt Raceline rims
• New Hankook 34" tires (less than 200 miles), ncluding spare

Drivetrain

• 454 Engine with low miles, olley carb, eaders, igh torque starter, resh battery
• MSD Ignition
• Oversized radiator--runs cool
• Electric fuel pump with new fuel line
• All new power steering hoses, eater hoses, adiator hoses, an belts
• Rebuilt Turbo 400 trans and 203 transfer case--shifts crisp
• Starts fast and runs excellent every time

Brakes

• Hydroboost brakes with new hoses--stops on a dime
• 1 ton disc brakes up front from 1.25 ton CUCV
• 3/4 ton GM disc brakes in back with heavy duty JB7 calipers and all stainless lines

Body

• New Soft Topper Soft top--comes with hard top as well
• Pickup truck tailgate--new old stock (handle, atches, ods, nd tailgate)
• Custom front fenders with larger openings will take 42" tires (note no marker light)
• Custom vented inside front fender wells to let the heat out
• All glass is good--no cracks or pitting

Interior

• Reupholstered seats with heavy duty fabric, o rips, tains, r holes
• New dash pad
• Heated front seats
• Aluminum diamond plate interior panels
• Custom aluminum instrument panel
• All Autometer gauges work

Other

• All lights work
• Smog exempt (California)
• Approximately 85,000 miles
• It comes with a rebuilt NP205 transfer case and Offroad Design twin stick shifter if you want to upgrade to a 4L80e trans and NP205 transfer case (I can put you in touch with a machine shop that builds adapters for about $300)
• No A/C: M1009 trucks did not come with A/C, nly a heater

Needs

• Door hinges loose, ould be replaced
• Leaking rear shock will be replaced or I'll take $100 off final price if you want to buy your own
• Windshield wiper only works on intermittent--not sure of the problem
• Minor dents on top of passenger door, aillight (see pic), ailgate, nd roof

Several people have asked about seeing more pictures and the video, o I am adding the URL to a Flickr album here:
Flickr Album Photos
and the two Youtube videos here:
Blazer Video 1
Blazer Video 2
Keep in mind this is a genuine military M1009 CUCV radio truck. It still has the antenna mounting holes in the rear fenders, hich have been plugged, he rifle mounts, nd military data plates on the door jambs. It is not a show condition vehicle although I would not hesitate to drive it anywhere. It has no rust and no major damage, nly the minor things mentioned above. It is a real head turner and has never been abused, lways adult owned. For 31 photos, lease e-mail me to get a link.
I am starting the auction at $17,000 which is far less than what has been invested in it. Payment is to be $500 down by Paypal within 24 hours after the end of the auction and the rest by bank draft or cash within 2 weeks. Checks must clear my bank before I sign over the title. Potential buyers are strongly encouraged to inspect and drive the vehicle prior to bidding as there will be no refunds. Truck is located in Bakersfield, A, bout a 2 hour drive from LAX. I can also make a video available of the truck running and driving. Please note that I reserve the right to cancel this auction at any time as I have the truck advertised locally and nationally. Please ask any questions before bidding and I will do my best to answer as soon as possible. Thanks, ric