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  1. hummer4x4guy

    Stop water on the floor 2 man set up

    Guys I just got in the following AMG parts today to work on solving the issue of rain water from flooding the front of the truck. Part #'s are 5938744A for the aluminum bracket piece and 5939988 for the "seal-cargo Flr/back pan. My plans are to prime and paint it and attach directly to the...
  2. hummer4x4guy

    Voltage issues. Still.

    Here is what I've got going. The truck is all back together and I'm getting 30v off the top of the atl. The voltage gauge is showing in the yellow. All lights work just fine as does wiper motor. Battery voltage is about 32v. I don't recall the volts per battery at this moment but I'm trying to...
  3. hummer4x4guy

    Atl. bracket question need advise..broke

    OK, I have a 60 amp alternator and the POS aluminum bracket has broke in the back where the bolt allows the power steering pump to be adjusted. So I want to replace it with a steel one but I am not sure if parts listed for the 100 amp alt will also fit mine. Or if anyone knows of the proper...
  4. hummer4x4guy

    Too high voltage. suggestions?

    Guys, I am getting a 35.5V reading between the two batteries with the truck running and I cant adjust down the regulator any further. Tho it does properly adjust the voltage up and down as it is turned. Is this issue simply solved with a new regulator? With a new washer pump on the way I dont...
  5. hummer4x4guy

    wipers work but no washer fluid

    Can anyone help figure out the proper way to see what is the reason I have low and high wipers but when I push to wash I get no fluid and the resevior is full. Thanks.
  6. hummer4x4guy

    powder coating..taking the plunge

    I have decided to take the plunge and get the front brushguard and lower area and rear bumper and tire carrier done. Does anyone have any parts they have had coated in a black or a mil spec black? I got one quote today to do all my parts and the parts blasting for 650.00 Seems a fair price but...
  7. hummer4x4guy

    Rear alt. support bracket issue..

    Guys, With the weather warm enough now Ive started up some projects on the truck. I was working on adding the rear support for the alternator and that twisted bar that provides the support seems to have the hold on the end that goes onto the engine stud drilled in the wrong space. Yes I do...
  8. hummer4x4guy

    speedo cable lube?

    Does anyone lube their speedo cable for preventive reasons and if so what lube to you use? I see there is a graphite oil for cables and figured this spring it would not be a bad task to do. So I was just curious.
  9. hummer4x4guy

    Turn signal ring.

    Can anyone tell me if the two pins that turn off the signal switch are designed to be replaceable? I had one wiggle free and I was about to glue it in but then thought perhaps the pins could wear out after time and be replaced vs the entire ring. Thoughts?
  10. hummer4x4guy

    metal bluing on truck parts

    Bluing is the process of a controlled rust on guns which gives them the black color. Does anyone know if this is the same process used on some of the outside parts of the trucks like the brushguard and rear bumpers which are black in my case. I am just looking at different ways to clean up...
  11. hummer4x4guy

    Got my artillery lights working.

    howitzer tow lights Finally got a full working kit and wanted to share. Who has a howitzer we can pull around the Michigan area?
  12. hummer4x4guy

    New hood finally!!

    Yesterday I spent about 9 hours moving almost all the hood parts from the old one to the new one. Took the truck to a Veterans Day parade today with the hood 95%+ complete.
  13. hummer4x4guy

    soft top cucv?

    Can anyone confirm if the military even used a softtop K5 style blazer? A friend of mine said he saw what he thought was one on a car hauler but didnt have his camera. It had all the looks of being military but the back end which would of been a hard top was soft according to him. Can anyone...
  14. hummer4x4guy

    2010 m1101. Simple question

    By 2010 were all of the m1101/1102 trailers made with the MWO from the factory?
  15. hummer4x4guy

    replacing plenum to replace duct hose to drivers side windshield..advice?

    Here is what I am working on next. The air duct going to the drivers side windshield is SHOT! IT has holes all through it. I have the new one here but I am having an issue getting the screws that hold the plenum on that goes between the drivers and passengers side (directly under the...
  16. hummer4x4guy

    Lansing Mi Car & Motorcycle Show to support the Vets

    Who: Anyone with a vehicle military or other classic car or a motorcycle. What: 2nd Annual Car & Motorcycle Show When: Saturday August 9th 2014 11am-3pm. Registration begins at 10 am Where: Peckham Veteran Services 3510 Capital City Blvd Lansing Mi 48906 Why: $10.00 per vehicle registration...
  17. hummer4x4guy

    castle nut torque on m1101?

    I'm having no luck finding the torque spec for the castle nut to hold the wheel assembly on. Anyone know it? I tried to email silver eagle and it said I didnt have permission to email them. I forgot to ask mother may I. :/ Thanks
  18. hummer4x4guy

    Group buy for cucv/humvee convoy warning lights?

    I have found the nsn for the CWL (convoy warning light) kit which is 2590-01107-9696 pn# 12296622 and found a place online that seems willing to sell. That is that she has emailed me a price of 447.76 a kit. I emailed her back with surprise at the price and asked of there was a quantity...
  19. hummer4x4guy

    quick headlight question for the FMTV/LMTV

    Are the headlights on these trucks 12 or 24 volt? A guy is selling the LED headlights which are 12 volt and lists them for military trucks like these and the humvee and I know the humvee uses 24v headlights and I was trying to tell him most military trucks are 24v with regards to headlights.. Am...
  20. hummer4x4guy

    high back seat, covers

    Has anyone found a good style of a seat cover that would fit the high back seats, for keeping dirt off or water? http://www.wetokole.com is the brand I am most familiar with and they have them for Hummers but not sure they would fit well with our shorter seats. Anyone have any info on covers?
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