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Start simple: check all battery and generator connections first. Take apart, clean and refit, if you have the time to be that thorough. Just tighten them all, if not. Be sure to check the battery connections on the back of the battery box by the starter, not just the ones inside. All that...

Welcome CARMAN, there is a trucks and tanks event at the Glen Allen VFW November 4th starting at 9 am. Not too far from you. More info in the NOVA HMMWV owners thread Just fyi Bulldogger

Word from Rob about the event and registration: “You don’t need to register. Your ticket is your MV – just pull in and we’ll find you a spot! ” Bulldogger

Sounds do-able. You’ll have to drive 55 mph if you convoy with my old tired 6.2 is all. Bdgr

I didn’t see any registration requirements. Pretty sure we can just show up. I’ll ask Rob White, as he’s been to it before. Assume No, unless I report otherwise. My son wants to go so I suspect we will attend then. It’s 1.5 hours drive but it’s not every day one gets to see a T34 tank being...

There is a Military Vehicle rally in Ashland on the 4th of November: 3rd Annual Trucks and Tanks at VFW Post 10657 - 11568 Cedar Ln, Ashland, VA 23005: Saturday, November 4: 9 am – 6 pm It is for the VAMVA (Virginia Military Vehicles Association), Rob White is a member. Rob...

Some auto parts stores will test an alternator for you. Yes, it's a heavy beast to pull out, but I agree with those who point at the alternator as the culprit. Maybe it just needs adjusted (I cannot find online references to whether the Delco 21SI you've got has an adjustable regulator, the...

Before fancy spring loaded cam buckles there were good old D rings and webbing. Still the simplest solution. Not as fast to undo as cam buckles, but not by much. I am going to use D rings as fasterners on my HMMWV soft slant back to save cost. BDGR

I took mine apart and cleaned it up. It works fine now. It can be cleaned and reassembled. Bulldogger

In my case an "EUC cleared" email was not sent, I happened to stumble across a notification nearly hidden on my account page. I complained but nothing really changed. As mentioned, pickup is the hard part anyway. The policy about having to remove the item promptly is about common vehicles...

Congratulations on joining the club. The first thing you need to do is complete service and a very thorough cleaning of fittings and connections. It doesn't matter how nice it looks the military probably hasn't done maintenance on it for 5 to 10 years. Even a rig you purchased from another...

Shellfish allergy? You mentioned free crab. Seems odd for two flare ups in an otherwise "clean" environment. Suspect something in the local air/pollen, sounds odd. Your family is in my thoughts. Bulldogger

Put a license plate on mine! Now have Maine registration/title. BDGR

Updates are in a separate thread https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?171936-HMMWV-4-man-Soft-Top-Slant-Back Bulldogger

Definitely replace the thermostat if you haven't. They are cheap and you can buy the Stant one at the auto parts store, just get the right temperature for your model HHMWV per the manual. Mine is a 215F model, if I recall correctly. If the Tstat doesn't change the performance of the cooling...

Started the frame for my soft top slant back. Plan to begin tack welding this afternoon, with more tomorrow evening and this weekend. I hope to begin pattern making for the canvas by Sunday. Time will tell. Bulldogger

That weekend is right before a long business trip for me so I probably can't attend. My idler and pitman arms must still be replaced as well (gathering funds and part numbers). I expect I'll miss this event, but I appreciate this thread very much Jeff, as I'm one of the non-Facebook users here...

Welcome from Alexandria VA up north. Deuce prices have come down in recent years. A decently maintained machine can be had for circa $5,000. You need to have cash and be ready to move is all. This forum and Craigslist are worth watching. If you don't mind a project and ALX isn't too far, I...

Agreed, try to adjust the switch attached to the pedal arm and see if that helps. Bulldogger

RC is all well and good. Those who prefer a challenge build stick and tissue balsa. Here is a Cleveland Spitfire I made from scratch from plans out of a kit from 1942. Have the kit, complete, but contents too aged to be used. Hard to immediately tell, but the wingspan is a full 36" Bulldogger