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  1. JoeJrTheBarber

    Joe The Barber;s 1988 M998 build thread (be aware - non stock content ! )

    Joe The Barber's 1988 M998 build thread (be aware - non stock content ! ) Been a long time coming but in December 2017 I became the owner of a 1988 M998. I have wanted one of these trucks since around 1998 when I worked at Circuit City (remember those stores ?) in the car stereo department and...
  2. JoeJrTheBarber

    Humvee audio systems: What have you added / done to your rig ?

    Getting to the point where i need to add some sorta audio to the truck. Figure the easiest way would be to do a bluetooth sound bar kinda thing and call it a day. Not looking for concert quality just something to have in the background so the sqeaks and rattles dont drive me insane. Be so kind...
  3. JoeJrTheBarber

    Anyone running 42" tires on 17" aftermarket wheels ? If so I need your help...

    Anyone running 42" tires on 17" aftermarket wheels ? If so I need your help... Question: I just installed a 4" lift on my Humvee (2" spring and 2" body) and now have room for bigger tires. Since my truck is more of a on-road daily driver and not a rock crawler by any means I think Im going to...
  4. JoeJrTheBarber

    X-Doors: Way to quiet them down ?

    Question: Got to drive my M998 with the new to me X doors for the first time on it this past weekend and the things rattle / shimmy / shake like a MF'er. I have really had no time to look into what could be the cause or a fix but are these known to be loud ? Any fixes I should look into / be...
  5. JoeJrTheBarber

    Humvee A/C options besides Red Dot ?

    Was looking around the innerweb on possible options to add some sort of A/C to my M998 without going the compressor / Red Dot route. Not looking to have to wear a sweater in the middle of summer cause the truck gets so cold route, just something that might knock down the inside temp abit on...
  6. JoeJrTheBarber

    Anyone use paint code FS34052 on their rig ? Please post some pics...

    As the topic states I am going between a few different paint colors for my upcoming Humvee re-paint. Currently going back and forth with the good ol' FS34094 aka CARC green and the USMC FS34052. So, anyone use the FS34052 on their rig ? If so can ya post some pics ?
  7. JoeJrTheBarber

    Have you painted your Humvee ? What FS code did ya use ? Can we see some pics ?

    Hoping to make this a "sticky" post cause it seems like topics of painting / repainting HUMVEE's are all over this forum (not just in the Humvee or Paint sections). So lets keep this straight and to the point, each post under this topic should at least answer these basic questions: 1. What...
  8. JoeJrTheBarber

    Any photos of HUMVEE's painted with 34079 code paint ?

    As the topic says I am about to do a re=paint on my 1988 Humvee and I am torn between #34079 & #34094 paint. From what I can see the #34094 is abit more flat and almost has a "chalky" look to it, where the #34079 seems to have a bit more sheen to it (for better words). Anyone repaint their...
  9. JoeJrTheBarber

    Repaint on a 1988 M998 Humvee. What color is this ?

    Within the next few months I am going to be giving my new to me 1988 M998 a repaint and I have been going over all the threads I can find on here as the best way to approach what seems like a fairly straight forward job. I have decided to NOT go the camo route as every job I have seen doesn't...
  10. JoeJrTheBarber

    Humvee third brake lights ? Options ? What have you done ?

    In process of having a solid back "curtain" or wall made up for my 1988 M998 and am thinking about third brake light options. The more brake lights the truck has will greatly help my chances of Chicago drivers not ending up underneath the back of my truck while they are texting. I def. want to...
  11. JoeJrTheBarber

    Question: Best batteries to buy for Humvee (yes I did a search before posting this)..

    Question: My new to me 1988 M998 is currently under the knife at my buddies shop and I am going over the thing front to back and replacing / upgrading everything I can to insure years of trouble free / not having to be on the side of the road humming. So, when it comes to batteries what is the...
  12. JoeJrTheBarber

    Question: Best brand / Place to buy touch up paint for HUMVEE ?

    With the addition to some aftermarket items to my new to me 1988 Humvee I was wondering what the best brand spraypaint is out there to give the closest match to the original CARC paint on the truck ? The generally available "military" paint doesn't come close, hence my question. Also where to...
  13. JoeJrTheBarber

    Anyone gone the Gear Vendor Overdrive route rather than a 4L80 swap ?

    Question: Looking to do something about the stock 3 speed in my 1988 Humvee and its looking to be either a 4L80E swap or a Gear Vendor under / overdrive unit. Coming from the hot rod world I have experience with both setups but I haven't heard (not can find anyone) that has added a Gear Vendor...
  14. JoeJrTheBarber

    1988 Humvee Project: Installed my "Bed Divider" today.

    1988 Humvee Project: Installed my "Bed / Cargo Divider" today. Had the day off and took advantage of the "heat wave" Chicago was having with temps in the lower 50's and installed my "Bed Divider" I picked up offa good ol Ebay. I am by no means a mechanic but I have built a few racecars and...
  15. JoeJrTheBarber

    1988 Humvee Voltage gauge, is this normal ?

    Evening, My new to me 1988 Humvee has been running like a top since I have owned it for the past month or so. I have noticed though the voltage gauge likes to "jump" around while driving. It is either in this position: Or this one: The truck never changes the way it's running / No power...
  16. JoeJrTheBarber

    Anyone added a "Mojave" heater to their Humvee ?

    Evening, My new to me Humvee is a blast to drive but this cold ass Chicago winter is really taking the fun outta it as a freeze my balls off with the sad excuse of a heater these things come with. Even on full bore the thing does generate heat but the truck just doesn't retain it to make the...
  17. JoeJrTheBarber

    "Iron Curtain" for my Humvee ? Reviews ? Options ?

    In my quest to make my new to me 1988 Humvee a 4 door hardtop I have already sourced a set of Hard doors, and now I am looking into what seems to go by the name of a "Iron Curtain" aka a fixed rear window. Federal Military Parts has three different options available, a "basic" that looks like it...
  18. JoeJrTheBarber

    New to me 1988 M998 Humvee in Chicago

    Hey guys, Joe Caccavella Jr. here reporting in. Just picked up a solid 1988 M998 about a month ago and was told to be a active member of this site. Hot rod / Motorcycle guy by trade and have always wanted a Humvee / H1 since I was about 19 years old. Took a few years but took delivery of the...
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