Appels M998 hmmwv build...

[T. Highway]

This looks like a great project, keep the pictures coming.

 

[ClarkeF]

You said you don't have a title - so keep all your receipts for parts and take pictures along the way! All that documentation will be adequate in most states to apply for a home-built title of you can prove you assembled it from parts..

That doesn't look like it is going to be a problem here..

 

[steelsoldiers]

Any updates? Looks like a big project, but it will all be worth it when you get done. Maybe I can get enough "shore leave" to make it to Aberdeen 2012 in my 998 so we can talk shop.

 

[jcappeljr]

I have been busy finding and ordering parts.I had to replace the rear d beam and passengers side front cowl,whoever had this body before had to fab the missing parts from steel.They did a good job but I am to far into this not to do it right.Heres some pics.

 

[powerhouseduece]

Looking good john! I would have gave up and put it on a truck frame with a set of Rockwells

 

[jcappeljr]

Thats what the last guy did,This body was on a truck frame before I got it.It has Texas inspection stickers on the windshield.

 

[axlr8]

If you need a hood, I have one for cheap. And looks like a good build!

 

[jcappeljr]

Thanks,but I have 3 hoods.

 

[nattieleather]

I see you have plenty of lubricant for the job... ::

Have you given thought to a pneumatic rivet gun? I think if I had that much body work to do I would have to invest in one.

 

[VQ-1]

I have been busy finding and ordering parts.I had to replace the rear d beam and passengers side front cowl,whoever had this body before had to fab the missing parts from steel.They did a good job but I am to far into this not to do it right.Heres some pics.

Man, I had to do the same with mine...I didn't have a rivet gun but used stainless steel button Allen head screws, can't really tell the difference between the heads
Got all the panels off eBay for about $20 a piece! Beats paying full price from AM General...

 

[jcappeljr]

No hyd rivet gun,plenty of Rolling Rock lubricant.I still need the passengers side b pillar assembly?????

 

[R Racing]

Looks like yor making some Great Progress John !!

 

[Buzz]

I get tired just looking at all those piles of parts! lol

 

[nattieleather]

I guess I shouldn't say anything because of the amount of welding I've been doing on my M37 cab. In retro speck drilling out and re-rivetting might be less work...

Keep up the good work and keep the pics rolling.

 

[jcappeljr]

Heres some more pics.I got both b pillar assemblys mounted and the windshield frame in place.

 

[R Racing]

It looks like your making some Great progress John !!!

 

[nickd]

John, It looks great. it was nice talking with you this morning. I am looking forward to meeting you in Delta Pa,
Nick DeNardo

 

[jcappeljr]

Nick ,It was good talking to you also.Hopefully you bring your hmmwv so I can seee what a finished one looks like...HaHa..

 

[transman]

How are you set for driveline parts ? I've got a complete 57K3498 tranfer case conversion kit ,242 tcase,rear shaft,rear section of front shaft,diff yoke,& assorted small parts. All are new and unissued "in the crate."

 

[jcappeljr]

Transman,I talked to you on the phone a couple of weeks ago.I ll keep that in mind,not that far yet.thanks...JOHN