Recent content by whelmed

So it's getting to summertime and as I live in a very hot part of the US I really want AC. I looked at the red-dot AC units, but the amount of time to install it means I really won't get around to actually getting AC in my hmmwv this summer. I had two thoughts. There are loads of 24V native...

So I wrote that while at work as I had to run in after messing up. Looks like the wrench landed on the starter and melted the hot cable connector there. What bad luck to have the wrench fall there. Fudge. Made a connection and the lights turned on so I’ll have to crimp a new end on and then see...

So have been going slowly on the repairs and upgrades on the hmmwv. The glow plugs were in a bad state and wouldn’t start without starter fluid. I have the newest control box in there which was a pleasant surprise. Anyhow, while taking the 2nd closest plug to the firewall out on the passenger...

Budget for me isn't allowing for that level of fun stuff yet. Just looking for a standard service and once over on the vehicle to make sure all is good. If they have time, there are ton's of little things I'd like them to work on as well.

Is the member Sully199? I'm going to ping them a PM as I'm looking for a very similar wishlist to the above.

Sorry all / mods. Just did a search and someone already posted this. https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?176734-Looking-for-HMMWV-service-shops-in-Miami-FL for reference. Feel free to delete this thread, I'll cross-post there.

I've come to accept that I don't have time to keep my HMMWV in the shape I want to keep it in. Anyone have a mechanic who they can recommend in the Miami-dade area?

Approved!! Wowza, was figuring that was the end of it when the time ticked on. Just gotta choose shipper and get things on, woohoo!! Keyed ignition is the first thing to buy on the list followed by seats. I really want a rear bench and I think I'm willing to pay the cash required to get it...

Bah - anyone have hints on how to get over EUC anxiety? Been 62 days so far and no word. I nudged GP and they said patience, can take 12+ weeks... I've watched as deals have gone by scared to jinx my purchase. Reading tons more about everything though. This is most certainly not going to...

Been doing a lot more reading and now am nervous about the divider in the hardtop. I had assumed that it was (relatively) easy to move it back to make this a 4-door version. One page I stated it's near impossible to move the divider in the hard tops which are factory installed. Anyone able to...

schersch78, I think I bookmarked the exact thread on my other computer that you're referring too with regard to need to do's - I'm also pretty sure I thanked them for the comment so think I can find it that way otherwise. It had a pretty comprehensive list of the truly must do's. Seems...

Man, been looking at pics from planb and other sites re their fixed up humvees. Is there a poll showing which is the most popular model? Seems like for popularity its Slantback > 4-door hard top >> pretty much everything else. I'm already starting to wonder if I should have waited for a deal...

I didn't even notice the sticker until you pointed it out :-) Re that hub seals, I've got tons to learn about these. I noticed at least one seemed to need some TLC - from your view do you think it's all 4? Is it a replace on arrival, or replace sometime in the first 6 months? Mind if I ask...

Odd - I replied with a link to the auction I won and it didn't go through. Tried again. I re-read the forum rules, and it seems fine to post a link to an ended auction so not sure if I violated some unsaid rule by putting a link to a completed auction. Strange. It was item number 904254 on...

By hardtop I should have said hard helmet top I suppose: http://www.govplanet.com/jsp/s/item/904254?h=null&do=1 The paint job isn't great, and it'll need some bondo on the hood, but overall feels like a great project for the price. My only mental debate currently is what color to put it when...