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  1. frontiersman

    Weird Gen 1 Light issue

    Have an 84 M1008. Everything works except speedo and a couple of the blackout lights. Anyway, both Gen 1 and Gen 2 lights have always worked as they should. Starter went out and I replaced it with a 24v gear reduction. Quite a task. So now, the Gen 1 light never comes on, even when you first...
  2. frontiersman

    Unidentified Vibration M1008

    I have an 84 M1008. Runs perfect, drives really good, steering is tight, transmission and transfer case work without problems. This truck came auction at Camp Shelby. I have had to do the usual things to get it road worthy and running correct. The issue I have now is while on the road there is...
  3. frontiersman

    Charging system woes

    Hi all, I am a newbie to cucv trucks. Always wanted one, and 2 weeks ago finally got an m100 that came from camp shelby. Thanks to the immense knowledge base here, I was able to get the truck running great. It apparently had been kept up pretty good until decommissioned. Since day 1 when I turn...
  4. frontiersman

    Fuel Issue with M1008

    Looking at a good M1008 that's local. Runs, drives great, but has a problem. When it sits awhile it loses fuel pressure. The guy installed a new fuel pump but it didn't solve the problem. Any ideas on what's causing this, or how to fix it? Thanks!
  5. frontiersman

    M1008 M1028 Differences

    Can someone please tell me the differences between the M1008 and the M1028? Such as VIN and mechanical differences. Thanks!
  6. frontiersman

    Swapping Parts Help

    I am working with FMJ on buying one of his trucks, but i want it configured a little different than he bougt them. Ok, he has 3 really nice. clean M109 vans that are turbo deisal and run strong. He is getting 3 M35A2s with winches, hardtops, and turbos. What I want is an M35 with a winch...
  7. frontiersman

    Need Help Shipping M1028

    Found my dream M1028, now I need help to get her home. Truck is located in Dayton OH area, and needs to be shipped to Tuscaloosa, AL. Please give me quotes, or advice on how to do this. I cannot take off from work to drive her home right now.
  8. frontiersman

    M1028 Fuel Mileage

    OK, looks like I might be getting my truck after all. Can someone give me an estimate on what kind of MPG an M1028 (no shelter) with 1 person would likely get? Trying to calculate fuel expenses, etc. Thanks very much!
  9. frontiersman

    Aftermarket Receiver Hitches

    I am sure people have done this, but is there a particular brand or type made for the M1008 or M1028 that is at least Class III/IV and fairly easy to install? I looked at the Reese site, but got kinda confused lol.
  10. frontiersman

    Any fellow members in Alabama, or nearby?

    I am new to this hobby, and wold like to get to know some fellow MV owners near me.
  11. frontiersman

    Comm Shelter

    Ok, I have found my M1028, and will be getting it later this week. Now I am looking for the correct comm shelter for it. Someone told me the ones for a Humvee is bigger and gives you more room. Anyone have one of these for sale? I saw some going for around 3-500 dollars last fall on ebay. Thanks...
  12. frontiersman

    Spacer Kit for Hummer Wheels

    Looking for a complete, reliable spacer kit to install Humvee wheels on a M1028. Thanks in advance.
  13. frontiersman

    8 bolt or 12 bolt?

    When changing over to hummer wheels and tires, which would be the better or easiest set of wheels to run? The 8 bolt or the 12 bolt? Thanks.
  14. frontiersman

    Starting Help

    I am trying to help my friend diagnose and solve a starting problem he is having with his M1028 (which he wont sell to me lol). When truck is cold, you turn on key and wait for the WAIT light to go out, then it starts instantly. If you run thr truck to operating temp, and turn it off, it wont...
  15. frontiersman

    Anyone Here win the M1028s in Arizona Today?

    I am very interested in buying one of them if you want to sell one.
  16. frontiersman

    Looking for M1028

    Looking to buy a decent, running, driveable M1028 that has everything in working order. Not looking to buy something that will put me down while driving it home. Thanks.
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