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In discussing the camo on my CUCVs and HMMWV with most people I find it interesting that everyone thinks the patterns are done randomly freehand. Of course most were never in the military or close to a motor pool.
I still think everyone should know how to drive a stick. That said, automatics have their advantages especially in traffic. Teaching my younger daughter cost me a clutch in a Trooper but I still think it was money well spent.
There are several ODs and a few tans so it is best to buy/order by the number if you want it correct or a match to existing paint. I have had good luck ordering from RAPCO and usually have the paint the next day!
Those of us that go back to the "Property Disposal" and DRMO days know that some times you win and sometimes you lose. The GP inspections are great compared to the old days, I think. Then if you did not know someone from the unit that turned the truck over to PDO,etc. you were flying blind...
I bought a M1008 earlier this year. Only one on the auction and 400+ bids. Needless to say I paid too much! It was in good shape. Get ready to spend some bucks since they are much fewer. You might get a better buy from a private seller. The GP planet guy at Ft. Hood was very helpful and a...
As a CUCV owner I have had to explain more than once that the 6.2 is not what GM put in Oldsmobiles. The myth lives on in the minds in of the less informed. I am old enough to remember when GM was using these conversions and many said it would not work and they were right. These were diesels...
Great advice! I dropped the lock washer in the hub but able to fish it out with some wire. Not a happy time. Ted: what would happen if it stayed in there?
Did glass run and window seals on M1008 passenger door. Took longer to remove glass run as it was rock hard! It is good to have a skinny arm to get inside the door. Again, lots of silicone spray on glass run really helps. Hope I don't have to do this again.