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  1. decodeme2

    my ex USMC M 1046 Humvee is ready!!

    Hey Bart, The axtra armor/ bolts are inside the front fenders to protect the engine, under the door sills, under the hood rubber tie downs, bolted to the inside of the tail gate, and inside the wheels wells to protect the cargo area. If you feel inside these areas you will see extra 1/4 steel...
  2. decodeme2

    My Humvee M1044 Armament SlantBack pics/Questions

    RE: Re: My Humvee M1044 Armament SlantBack pics/Questions Yes, marines had it...Yes rt tires, in like new condition. I LIKE THE AGRESSIVE STANCE LOOK..Paid 13.5K..But will have 20K in it when done..I plan on keeping it for years to come. I have had my M38A1 for 15 years now... Kevin..
  3. decodeme2

    my ex USMC M 1046 Humvee is ready!!

    RE: thanks Kevin Thanks!, I see you still have the extra armor, (bolts on the side). I also have myne. I got the doors for 900 delivered. Could not pass it up. 2 were NOS. I got all my other parts from Mike at Rank and File. Also, your Humev and Myne have the bigger rears, heavy duty springs...
  4. decodeme2

    my ex USMC M 1046 Humvee is ready!!

    SWEET!.. I have a M1044 I just bought, and im restoring it. Just bought the Armor up doors, winch, radio, Gun Shield, and all the missing stuff for it. Stay in touch..I will have myne ready in a few months.. Im painting it the Camo pattern with real CARAC paint. Expensive, but correct. Looks...
  5. decodeme2

    My Humvee M1044 Armament SlantBack pics/Questions

    Question, What was mounted on the rear hatch? Look in the pictures above..I cant figure it out..Thanks! Kevin..
  6. decodeme2

    My Humvee M1044 Armament SlantBack pics/Questions

    Hey guys, Thanks for all the info. I changed my order to the armored doors to make it correct. you are right. The hummvw was a armored up carring a Mark19 Guarnade Launcher and a 50 cal. The brackets are for 50 cal amo, and Mark 19 Amo 20mm...The black brackets hold the 50 cal and the...
  7. decodeme2

    My Humvee M1044 Armament SlantBack pics/Questions

    Hey Guys, Just got a Slantback M1044 Armament carrier, and looking for small parts and x doors. Need things like brush guard, rear seat backs, new seat coushions. front tie downs,winch, rear hatch rod guide brackets, etc...who is the best suppliers with the most hummer stuff? Also, where do you...
  8. decodeme2

    Hummer Wheels on My M1008! PERFECT!

    Will Do,... thanks!
  9. decodeme2

    Hummer Wheels on My M1008! PERFECT!

    Thanks!, Attached are some before pics..I needed the smaller tires and dont drive fast enough for radials, thats all. I will recheck the nuts on the spacers..thanks..Cevon..
  10. decodeme2

    Hummer Wheels on My M1008! PERFECT!

    Hey Guys, :wink: Happy as a clam! I used the 2" spacers and the rims fit perfect. 36X12.5X16.5 stock rims. I should have done this in the first place. They fit perfectly under the fenders and I trimmed a tad off the front fenders and they dont rub! No lift. Next Im ready to paint it camo., What...
  11. decodeme2

    NEW HUMVEE 16.5 RIMS for my M1008!

    Thanks Guys, Live and learn..I will try the dually stems!. Sounds great ! Thanks!, Any one got a set of 12 bolt factory hummer wheels for sale? I will even buy the tires if mounted.. Kevin...
  12. decodeme2

    NEW HUMVEE 16.5 RIMS for my M1008!

    I was told by them to drill out the valve stem and replace them with the ones they included. (look like car/truck replacements) I figured they had years of experience and would not mislead me. I never did get far enough to putting air in them. Kevin.. Yes I figured wrong. 80.00? for 4? or each?...
  13. decodeme2

    I think I need an M1008, any advise?

    RE: absolute steal? Sold my M1108 on Ebay a couple 3 months ago for 8500.. 5K orginal miles. I tried to buy another in VA. at a local military base. Bid it up to 4500..Was not the high bidder....That includes the 20% BS Fees...Dont for get about sales tax at the MVA.! GL. Makes you pay it...
  14. decodeme2

    NEW HUMVEE 16.5 RIMS for my M1008!

    Hey Guys, Just got my New Rims from USA6x6.com. Took them 11 weeks. After 2 months I called and they forgot about me. They Charged My card the day I ordered. The rims are nicely made, but you have to assemble them. That includes 48 studs, drill 4 11/16 hoes for the valve stems. Then try and get...
  15. decodeme2

    GLOW PLUGS WILL NOT TURN OFF!...HELP//

    I think I got it!. I installed the relay up side down, this reversed the small wires and also the large ones!. I tested the relay and it is no good. I will order another for a cucv(hvy duty one) and install it correctly..!! When I took the small wires off the wait light started to work...
  16. decodeme2

    GLOW PLUGS WILL NOT TURN OFF!...HELP//

    Thanks. I will check the relay to see if its grounded all the time. Kevin...
  17. decodeme2

    GLOW PLUGS WILL NOT TURN OFF!...HELP//

    Thanks, I just replaced the relay..Was told I cant use a ford relay. Need a heavy duty one. I will replace it with a OEM. I jumped the relay and it worked fine. Maybe its grounding like you said. On my M1008 the small pink small wire gives the relay 12vots when you turn the key on, when the...
  18. decodeme2

    GLOW PLUGS WILL NOT TURN OFF!...HELP//

    It happened when I put 24V to the relay bypassing the thingy behind the engine that reduces the voltage. When I got the truck from the military someone borrowed it and I did not notice it missing and wired it wrong. after 12 starts the glow plugs burned out and i figured it out. Trying to put it...
  19. decodeme2

    GLOW PLUGS WILL NOT TURN OFF!...HELP//

    hEY GUYS, My glow plug relay will not turn off. i have to manually unhook the 12v lower smaller wire (pink/w blk stripe) after i start the truck. because it gets 12volts when the Ing is on and after the truck starts it stays 12volts. wasted 8 glow plugs earler..i do not get the wait light at...
  20. decodeme2

    M38A1 Electrical Wiring Diagram

    : M38A1 Electrical Wiring Diagram Great!, I need to find the fuse for my brake light switch..I blew it replacing my switch yesterday.. Anyone know where it is?... THANKS@! Kevin..
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