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Cheap Ebay Hummer

Stalwart

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Actually a 1993 model year, I have one here in CARC 383 green with only 20K miles. The A/C in those was a bit anemic.
 
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You can get a surplus 6.2L engine for about $400 (I bought 2 for $125 each) - you might consider upgrading to a 6.5L n/a instead. Swap time on the engine is about 10 hours and you'll need a lift with a long reach.

This is all assuming that a 6.2L from a military HMMWV will drop into an H1. I just finished a restoration on my HMMWV, so this is pretty current pricing.
 
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Called kascar friday. Trucks Value from a book stand point is about 20,000. I have a feeling that this one has a few more skeletons left, after phone call. I have bid on it, but i cant see 13k for it and a shipping bill, new engine, labor even if i do it my self. I think it was ran hard, although rare. It will make a good truck for some one. The insides are like a herd of cats have been in it. I would say someones going to be spending alot of time with a mister clean pad. Id also say unless you want to spend the time with a pad and on your back and all dirty. Spend little more and get a running one. If it was clean on the inside with normal ware and the under hood was cleaner, I would bid more then what I bid. Just from personal dealings with jeeps in the same condition, there is more then just motor and ac. My uncle bought a wrangler YJ from salvage sale near by for 1k. Jeep had no wheels or tires and needed a motor. 6k later its on the road and giving more ghosts up every day. No parts are meant to last a life time, but the life they have been living will tell you there end.
 
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Thanks for the input... I figure something like this would be nice and cheap truck after seeing cheap engine replacement. However, I am sure the truck will cost more than estimate. I don't have any tool nor the know how to tackle the engine or the AC....However, I love to sit in the garage unscrewing a bolt or two here and there. I figure since I am not in a hurry to have it running...I'll just try to get it and drop it off at the shop and have them play with it. I am not looking for a queen or a high way cruiser....just a home depot trip here and there. lolz


Ryanhooker said:
Called kascar friday. Trucks Value from a book stand point is about 20,000. I have a feeling that this one has a few more skeletons left, after phone call. I have bid on it, but i cant see 13k for it and a shipping bill, new engine, labor even if i do it my self. I think it was ran hard, although rare. It will make a good truck for some one. The insides are like a herd of cats have been in it. I would say someones going to be spending alot of time with a mister clean pad. Id also say unless you want to spend the time with a pad and on your back and all dirty. Spend little more and get a running one. If it was clean on the inside with normal ware and the under hood was cleaner, I would bid more then what I bid. Just from personal dealings with jeeps in the same condition, there is more then just motor and ac. My uncle bought a wrangler YJ from salvage sale near by for 1k. Jeep had no wheels or tires and needed a motor. 6k later its on the road and giving more ghosts up every day. No parts are meant to last a life time, but the life they have been living will tell you there end.
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papaydsailor said:
i currently have a 6.2L n/a on mine with a P/R/D/2/1 shift. what else do i have to replace if i change mine to 6.5L n/a
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You can just drop in a 6.5 and get half the benefits... But you would be much better off with a 6.5, 4L80E and new transfer case. While the older transmission that you have is OK, without overdrive it is painful on the highway.

But for a budget and to get a bit more power, sure: drop in the 6.5. Then turn up the injection pump a hair (there are instructions on the web for that trick) and you are all set.
 
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thank you for the suggestion. From the look of it, it would cost a lot to put together. Sourcing for a hardtop roof would take forever.

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Hummer : H1 : eBay Motors (item 300387380028 end time Feb-05-10 18:49:06 PST)

here is one closer to you....

looks like it needs some body work. from a wreck.. but you could probably call and make a conditional offer and go inspect it..



be sure to search, hummer, humer, humvee, hum-vee, humv, hmmwv and other spellings etc.. ya never know what you'll stumble accross
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Stalwart

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todds112 said:
Just curious on the H1, can you strip all the plastic and carpet out and have one "similar" to Hmmwv? Get rid of all the electronics and such?
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Yes, we believe mine was possibly built as a Military unit and then converted to civilian spec with upgraded hubs and heavier suspension and all the rest. Mine came with a 2 ton rated payload, heavier than the earlier HMMWV's.

Remember guys, they aren't just riveted together but also bonded (adhesive) so changing body parts isn't as easy as it first appears.
 
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lcalvinl

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I didn't know about the adhesive part....I learned something today. Thanks!


Stalwart said:
Yes, we believe mine was possibly built as a Military unit and then converted to civilian spec with upgraded hubs and heavier suspension and all the rest. Mine came with a 2 ton rated payload, heavier than the earlier HMMWV's.

Remember guys, they aren't just rived together but also bonded (adhesive) so changing body parts isn't as easy as it first appears.
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papaydsailor

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PeterD said:
You can just drop in a 6.5 and get half the benefits... But you would be much better off with a 6.5, 4L80E and new transfer case. While the older transmission that you have is OK, without overdrive it is painful on the highway.

But for a budget and to get a bit more power, sure: drop in the 6.5. Then turn up the injection pump a hair (there are instructions on the web for that trick) and you are all set.
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thanks for the info. i will just drop the 6.5 and turn the injection as you sugested for budget reason for now then will do the rest later as you sugested. thanks
 
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