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So an update from my end. I never did post the thread at growlerforum. That's because I test drove the M1161 and although it was fun I didn't see it being a suitable off road vehicle for mountain usage. In addition, given the weight, it would be impossible to tow out of the backcountry.
I...
Jefferson County Man arrested for unlawfully entering Fort Drum and stealing a military vehicle
PRESS RELEASE
State Police in Watertown arrested Nathan J. McElhone, age 46, from Theresa, NY, for the following:
Robbery 2nd degree (C-felony)
Reckless Endangerment 1st degree (D-felony)...
Still dealing with my defective heater core in the M1165A1. I rigged up a bypass hose today between the supply and drain lines and capped the heater core side hoses. Drove 20 miles or so and engine temp stayed rock steady in the low green and no fluid leaking anywhere. Looks like I'm back...
During my brief career as a high school graffiti artist I learmed that rubber gloves are needed when using spraypaint to avoid telltale finger discoloration. ;)
One seems to have about fallen into my lap, an M1161 for sale locally. It seems to be in OK shape, I have to verify the year and give it of course a thorough inspection. The seller is asking a lot, comparatively, as he wants to make back his auction cost and something on top of that.
Is it a...
All HMMWV tires should be replaced on purchase, given the recall on the MTRs discussed in other threads. That's not surprising. The other issues? Par for the course, especially govplanet covering up a damaged windscreen with a sticker.
FML. Took the M1165A1 out for a drive today. Hot antifreeze starts dribbling on my son's legs in the passenger seat. Definitely a bad heater core, so now I have to replace the evaporator. Ugggh. A $1500 part and a full day of labor ahead.
Anyone have a line on a bargain priced REV/ECV...
eBay, 60 bucks for OEM https://www.ebay.com/itm/373654144898?hash=item56ff85c782:g:ZYkAAOSwEUFgiyyg
SECO has them for 82 bucks, https://secoparts.net/products/hmmwv-speedometer-jeep-m151-m998-m35a2-m-series-6680-00-933-3599-nos
One other stray thought . . . If hard doors (i.e., X doors) are important to you try and buy them on the vehicle in the auction. They have gotten pricey lately (like most HMMWV parts). The overwhelming majority of HMMWVs at auction don’t have doors since the armored Frag doors are removed...
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