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As long as you remember that the 'cheap' 8-bolt rims are for bias-ply tires ONLY... the 8-bolt rims do not have the proper bead angle for radial tires and are not designed to support the loads to the rim that radial sidewalls transmit. The 8-bolt HMMWV rims are sold cheap because they can...

Check the date codes on the Hummer tires - some are reporting that the tires are quite old & have had cracking issues... I've read that the military dumps them out onto 'open market' after the date codes are ~5 years old or so... would like this confirmed. 'Tanner'

Sad to say that I live ~ 10 miles from Lizard Lick. Happy to say that I've never watched the show - or any 'reality' TV show. 'Tanner'

...buy a civilian H1. Repaint. Drive. 'Tanner'

Not hard to register if you live in a non-Socialist state... :wink: 'Tanner'

Try contacting Marsh Racing Wheel - www.mrt-wheels.com - for a set of custom 16.5 rims with whatever width & backspacing you need if you desire to run the HMMWV tires. Off Road Wheels, 16.5, Rockcrawler Wheels, Beadlock Wheels, Racing Wheels,Offroad, buy MRW $139.95 for a 16.5x9.75 rim with...

M1008 specs: GVW: 8,800 pounds Curb: Weight: 5,900 pounds 2005 Chevrolet 3500 Work Truck - Regular Cab Pickup (6.0L V8 4x4 4-speed Automatic 8.1 ft. Bed) Maximum payload: 4236 lbs. Gross weight: 9900 lbs. Curb weight: 5664 lbs. The steel wheels from the 8-lug truck should be plenty...

:ditto: ...from the school of 'if it ain't broke, don't break it'. To best understand the operation of the 6.2 & fuel/timing/glow system, read the books - first. 'Tanner'

NewLifeCanvas- Reproduction Canvas for Vintage Military Vehicles and Willy's Jeeps 'Tanner'

Are you concerned that the truck isn't running properly, or are you looking to gain more power by tweaking settings? The 6.2 doesn't have a lot of power to begin with, so any adjustments beyond the norms required to run aren't going to give you major power gains. Don't worry about setting the...

Stovebolt Tech Tip -- Antique Chevy / GMC Truck Restoration Help Electrolytic Rust Removal aka Magic Electrolytic Rust Removal Rust Removal For large items... like a trailer frame - Rust removal by electrolysis on a trailer frame ... or use the neighbors' swimming pool off-season...

Start your list of spares to carry if you own a CUCV... something's bound to break. :lol: bnc

I've used Red Devil lye in this process for the past 10-12 years... doesn't take much. Use large plastic storage totes for small & larger parts. Use a And you can derust on a large scale by using a plastic kiddie pool & a simple 2x4 wood framework over the pool. I've seen car frames done with...

Local public works department here had a leaf vacuum that the crew was using for leaf retrieval. The leaf vac caught on fire & was burning, still attached to the tow vehicle. The Supervisor told me that the crew called him in the shop to tell him that it was burning, and asked what they should...

I'd beg to differ on the comment above... Grade 8 bolts are stronger than the Class 8.8 grade bolt on the CUCV starter. Don't confuse bolts catagorized by Grade vs Class; You're comparing US to Metric bolt standards. The GM OEM bolts are Class 8.8, rated: (factory bolt: 10mmx110mm length...

I'd beg to differ on the comment above... Grade 8 bolts are stronger than the Class 8.8 grade bolt on the CUCV starter. Don't confuse bolts catagorized by Grade vs Class; You're comparing US to Metric bolt standards. The GM OEM bolts are Class 8.8, rated: (factory bolt: 10mmx110mm length...

Bush/Cheney make starters for CUCV's? Who knew? :roll::cookoo: Hope your replacement starter serves you well, Sir! 'Tanner'

Are there any starter rebuild shops in your area that could take a look at the starter? Tanner

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The bellhousings are getting a little tougher to find, as the adapter ring mysteriously 'disappears' when they get separated from the transmission! :D It took me about 2-3 months to locate a complete setup; now I have guys offering them to me... the BH's with 5th bolt at 6-o'clock spot are a...