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  1. BLK HMMWV

    Newbie looking for help on HMMWV research/buying

    Personal choice . I tend to try and keep it all original as it will hold it's value in my book. You can always get a set of half doors or just take the doors off. In the end it comes down to " It's Your Truck" But try and remember 2 things Once you buy it you will never be done spending money...
  2. BLK HMMWV

    Newbie looking for help on HMMWV research/buying

    back when trucks were rare parts were cheap. now trucks cheap parts rare. X doors used to be 150 -200 per door now if you can find them expect to pay 500- 750 per door. If you see doors with up down sliders in them there OEM. Camper type is total aftermarket.
  3. BLK HMMWV

    Newbie looking for help on HMMWV research/buying

    I'm not up on pricing like RWH of some of the other guys . but it wouldn't be too far fetched to say your going to be looking at North of 12K just for slant back parts.
  4. BLK HMMWV

    Newbie looking for help on HMMWV research/buying

    Most people don't want to spend the time to source the OEM doors. Most trucks out of gov. auctions aren't sold with anything that can be equated with armor. Hence the first Gen X doors to the new severely armored doors don't come with the truck. Buying a truck from a private party you may find...
  5. BLK HMMWV

    Newbie looking for help on HMMWV research/buying

    What he said. The 6.2 is quieter. that's one of the ways you can tell without looking. If I was going to do it all again I would has bought one with a 6.5 4l80 in it already but that wasn't an option when I got mine.
  6. BLK HMMWV

    Newbie looking for help on HMMWV research/buying

    A slant back top is composed of many pieces this is true. but it isn't something you want to do very often. Nor do you want to do it by yourself. Yes it can me done with a chain hoist or lifting straps but you will have to have access to both the space and equipment for that. It's not like a...
  7. BLK HMMWV

    Newbie looking for help on HMMWV research/buying

    yes. Especially if it's backed up with the 4L80. You will get a park position and an overdrive
  8. BLK HMMWV

    Newbie looking for help on HMMWV research/buying

    Before I spent a penny I'd find out about registration in your state. Every state is different laws are changing all over the place . Are you handy with a wrench? Because you can save yourself a lot of money if you can do your own work.
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