K5 Militery Blazer M1009 Detroit Diesel V8 4x4

1985 Chevrolet Blazer K5 Description

GM CUCVs were assembled mostly from existing heavy duty light commercial truck parts. The CUCVs came in four basic body styles: pickup, utility, ambulance body and chassis cab, the M1009was aChevrolet K5 Blazer uprated to ¾-ton capacity. All CUCV were powered by GM’s 6.2L J-series Detroit Diesel V8 engine non-emissions diesel.[7] These were rated at 155hp (116kW) and 240lb⋅ft (325N⋅m), which was 5hp (3.7kW) more than the emissions diesel engine of the time. They were all equipped with the TH-400 automatictransmission.

The M1009 is a utility rig built from a Blazer and could be used for command and control, as well as officer transport. Often seen with radio sets installed. The M1009 was rated for a 1,200lb (540kg) payload and a 3,000lb (1,400kg) towed load. It used the heaviest duty GM springs available for the chassis and the rear axle was a 10-bolt unit. It rolled on 10.00-15 tires, had 3.08 gears and a rear Eaton automatic differential lock.[3].

The above info I found courtesy of Wikipedia. This is a really nice K5 Blazer, it could be easily driven every day. The truck retains its 24v/12v hybrid electrical system and isall stock and not hacked up with aftermarket parts. The truck is just the way Uncle Sam got it, with NATO plug in the front grill, front and rear tow eyelets and grill guard. This vehicle must have spent most if its life covered or in a very favorable climate, there is no rust, the paint looks fresh and is not faded, the seats and interior show very little wear, no cracks in the dash.

Mechanically the car is very nice also, charging system works great, glow plugs work as designed and there is no issues on cold start up, engine runs smooth and driveswell with new BFG Mud Terrain KO tires.