Recent content by Bulldogger

The PCB bypass to manual glow plug control is a well-established mod on this site. Our colleague TOBASH has a great sticky post about how to readily convert your Smart box into a Dumb box that is MUCH less likely to ever cause problems. CAMOtek also sells an already converted box. It's about the...

Plus 1 on the outside connections of the battery box. Each post that the battery cables connect to on the INSIDE of the battery compartment usually has an equivalent post in the OUTSIDE of the compartment, out in the elements. That post was loose on my HMMWV, until I realized it existed. Best...

Going to a State scales isn't a half bad idea. If you do, I'd recommend dropping into the office first before getting in line with the tractor trailers and speaking with them about it (I'm sure you thought of this, but point it out for others). Most scales have State troopers present. It may be...

I haven't heard of any recent efforts to change the laws in MD or VA myself. There are some quiet hopes that the new MVPA leadership will take this one, but in fairness they have a lot of repairs to make before they can find time for this topic. BDGR

Welcome to the fun. I can't recommend a NOVA DMV, but in my opinion if all it takes is $200 to fix it, I'd just pay and be done with it. The negativity towards HMMWVs in Virginia isn't likely to change soon. Avoiding conflict seems the best course, but I acknowledge it's not my $200!

I put one SSB kit on eBay to see what will happen. Your best chance for lowest price on what is my best product to date https://www.ebay.com/itm/297283130949

I put one SSB kit on eBay to see what will happen. Best chance for lowest price on what is my best work to date https://www.ebay.com/itm/297283130949

Congrats and well done for saving another old steel soldier!

Cheers to all who stopped by my vendor spot at the Denton MV Show and Rally. I have some soft slant back kits left over and am offering free shipping to anyone who orders in the next week. All kits are Made In USA. Currently available in the following colors/material: OD Green milspec PVC...

Starbrite works well. https://www.amazon.com/Star-Brite-081922PC-Waterproofing-22-Ounce/dp/B004A7ER94 The best protectant for leaks is to snug the top on well so water doesn't pool. If that's not possible, regular cleaning and treating with Starbrite helps. BDGR

To help boost awareness of the Denton collectors show this coming weekend I want to remind everyone that I will be there with half a dozen HMMWV soft slant back kits to show anyone who wants to see one in person. https://dentonfarmpark.com/military-vehicle-collector-show/ Hope to see you there...

Thanks for posting it! I see I need to manage the folds up front better. Though it may be a simple case of my jig and truck vs yours, especially where the 4-man top meets the back cover. If I fit a cover too tight it might only fit my truck… I look forward to some field reports! Please keep us...

My son and I are driving down Friday to check in and set up. Plan to man the booth Saturday and Sunday. Come by if you need sewing repairs or want to see a HMMWV Soft Slant Back in person. BDGR

The vehicle mounted radio should be fine w 24 VDC. The manpack versions need the special battery that has multiple voltages, unfortunately, unless you find a modern adapter that has the necessary voltage step ups and so on. Not to say it can't be done, but it will take a little doing. Here is...

I have registered as a vendor and plan to attend. If anyone wants to see a HMMWV soft slant back kit in person, please plan to come by. I plan to take several frames and all my covers on hand with. Tell me what color and material you want to see and I will try to have one on hand. Also, I am...