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  1. K

    Need advise with camo colors

    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.
  2. K

    CUCV Auto vs Manual Trans

    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.
  3. K

    M1101 tongue modification and height adjustable

    I agree. I even safety wire the hooks on the safety chains
  4. K

    HMMWV M998 Battery Cutoff Switch wire route / location

    Left lower corner back of battery box. There was a hole/knock-out already there. Just needed to drill one additional hole for stud on switch.
  5. K

    HMMWV M998 Battery Cutoff Switch wire route / location

    The switch I got from "Those Military Guys" came with two 2/0 battery cables that were way too long for HMMWV but usable.
  6. K

    rust neutralizers? Am I in fantasyland here?

    I have used Eastwood encapsulator and converter. Read their directions as both have different indications.
  7. K

    Paint

    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!
  8. K

    M1010 suddenly vibrates at low RPM

    Same symptom on another vehicle and cutting the belt worked great!
  9. K

    1985 Chevrolet CUCV M1028

    It looks like 18 years ago was a good time to be buying CUCVs! Wish I had this one.
  10. K

    hmmwv 6.2 7 cylinder

    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...
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    Ft. Hood How many left??

    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...
  12. K

    New guy from Canada

    Welcome from San Antonio
  13. K

    LMTV Adventure

    I guess you have tools, fluids, and spares prepositioned for this adventure. Looking forward to your posts. Good luck!
  14. K

    Ok had a strange conversation about a 6.2 diesel putting gas 350 gas heads

    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...
  15. K

    What have you done to your HMMWV today/lately

    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?
  16. K

    What have you done to your HMMWV today/lately

    Just curious, was there any warning before the half shaft went out. What exactly happened? bolts come loose, etc Thanks
  17. K

    Need advise with camo colors

    All the rims on the m1101/02 trailers I have bought are black. Bought 5, 1 camo, the rest tan.
  18. K

    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    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.
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    M1030B1 KLR650 Summer project completed

    Looks great. I had the civy model and the seat was too high(30 inch inseam). What is the seat height on the military model you have?
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