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Hey guys, Capt.T here. Sharing this story in hopes it helps someone. Love my HMMWV and she "works for a living". As some of you know I have a support organization for returning wounded and disabled, Palm Beach Troop Support. The HMMWV is front and center at all functions and we love her but ...
Love the new truck !! It went straight to work on our troop support efforts here in Palm Beach County. I looked high and low for a truck we could afford that was also road ready and titled. I found everything I needed through George Meehan who is a member here. He was honest from the get go and...
Hey guys, just thought I'd throw this out there. We have our new Troop Support vehicle thanks to George with SS. Now to get it down here. I've posted it on UShip but waiting on them to come down to a realistic number. Any good ideas from you guys would be great. Much Appreciated, Capt.T/ Palm...
Hello all. Put my girl away for the winter and noticed a leak where transfer case buts up to support. I also noticed what looked like old permatex or the like hanging down. Is this a seal that's let go on transfer case ? Fluid level is where it should be on transmission. In the pics I have...
Hey gang, my ride up in Nova Scotia is great and we had a lot of off roading fun. When I brought it in I noticed fluid leaking from where the transfer case meets the support and mounts for trans. Is this a gasket issue or internal seals or ... No cracks of any kind that could see but I could...
Hey guys, been searching the threads here and nothing that sounds like "my noise" yet. 1986 M1008. Starts up a bit harder this year and a bit of white smoke .That clears and all is well. After driving for a bit you will hear something similar to plastic rattling . I thought is was the grill...
Trailer turned out great and was ready for parade. We "improvised" stake sides the way we wanted with donations of troop seats and hardware. Thanks for the help from this site. Capt.T. Turpin/ Palm Beach Troop Support.
Hey gang, short notice I know. This year we don't have our support truck for the parade. I'd like borrow or rent a HMMWV for the parade. Will be pulling our rough terrain air launch weapons trailer that will be improvised with stake sides to keep kids and adults safe . The parade is 11/8 here...
Hello all. Bought one of these rigs the other day. Great deal ! We will use it for our troop support efforts and with parades or display. It's missing a wheel ? Do any of you have this same trailer that might give me the wheel specs ? I know it's a 7.5 X 16 LT , ND tire. Does anyone know what...
Hello all, Capt.T with Palm Beach Troop Support/ No Warrior Left Behind. I have a HMMWV we can use for our support organization. The owner does not want to sell but we can use it. Needs the electrical gone through. A short somewhere. Wants someone that knows what they're doing, not someone...
Hey guys. Looking for a cross reference to rear output seal on an NP200. Leaks oil. Nappa and others are clueless when I mention this truck or NP200 or ??? Any ideas, need one asap. Capt. T ttmarine@bellsouth.net
Any ideas for seats for my M715. Bottoms are still there. How did the Hummer seats work out ? I see one on ebay but not a set. Any idea for seats would be great. I'll take any military version that will work and look good. Many thanks,Capt. T ttmarine@bellsouth.net
Hey all Traynter (starlight) with Palm Beach Troop Support. Looking for and M715 or M37 or ??? that we can restore for our troop support efforts here in West Palm Beach Fla. Any info would be great . We can handle a project. Just can't be that BIG . All the best to you guys, Capt.T cel...
Hey guys, finally have "Horton" complete. A.C. is in. Stereo etc., etc. Lot of fun doing it but with new baby barely got her done. She's a blast to drive and yes my wife Meg loves it as does the newborn Jessi Jo. My other truck won't put her to sleep but this one does the trick ! Here are some...
Hey guys, anyone have any thoughts on best organizer with drinkholder for between seats on M1009 ? Love to see pics if someone is happy with theirs. Thanks, capt. T
Hey guys, Any idea why I"m getting 24 volts in my 12 volt system . M1009. Now I know why the headlights were not working. they were blown ! Other lights WAY bright so put a meeter to them and WOW ! Thanks forany advise,T
Can any of you guys give me a good picture or diagram of fuse panel 1984 M1009. I went through search. Either I don't know how to search the right way or just couldn't find it. Most appreciated, T
Well, my girl's out of the paint shed. Freshly painted with MilSpray products. Now it's time for A.C. , Swing out tire carrier, sound system etc. Thanks for all the input and I'm sure more questions forthcoming. Glad I " $tlole" this truck because the money will be flowing into it. Capt.T
Hey guys, anywhere here in Fla. I can get the COMPLETE tire jack set for M1009 ? Been looking at classifieds here, ebay etc. Can't seem to find full size Blazer jack set complete. Thanks,T
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