My M998 finally made it home!

[kestrelnh]

The EUC took a little over 100 days to clear.

I gave up on the trucking company after about a month of them not being able to get the HMWMV to me.

The trip from NH to outside of Ft. Dix and back took 16 hours in a tow vehicle that didn't have cruise control.

But it was all worth it, since my truck is finally here




Overall, it seems pretty solid. It's a 1992 M998 in green.

The bad (really not bad at all):

• The alternator (Niehoff 200 amp) is making a slight grinding noise, so I may have to put bearings in it (guidance anyone?)
• There is some surface rust on the suspension components that I need to clean up
• I had to replace one windshield, and a side view mirror
• The canvas doors are shot

The good:

• The engine appears to be a newer (the valve covers and stickers are downright shiny) 6.5 with a Navistar 506 block, and it runs and starts GREAT.
• No leaks or weird noises while driving
• Tires and brakes are in good shape
• Pretty good cosmetic shape for a ~25 year old truck

I have several days worth of basic recommended maintenance to go through, which I'm looking forward to.

It's really nice to have it home

 

[hummer4x4guy]

Nice truck! I'd suggest the grounding harness and non swelling glow plugs. LED heated headlights. Rubber duck hood lift assist, upgraded seats and steering wheel.
Will you keep it green or camo it out later?

 

[kestrelnh]

Thanks! I'm think I'm going to keep it green. I'm definitely doing the grounding harness and glow plugs. The truck has a new(ish) Natron EESS that I don't think is the older PCB that I heard was prone to setting the truck on fire, otherwise that would be nearly first on the list. Until my back tells me otherwise, I kinda like my older style seats!

 

[941038]

Nice truck. Won't take you long to want to upgrade the seats. What did you pull it home with?

 

[hummer4x4guy]

The old seats do give you more room backwards. The new ones push you a bit forward.

 

[kestrelnh]

Nice truck. Won't take you long to want to upgrade the seats. What did you pull it home with?

A competent but totally uninteresting vehicle I borrowed from a friend: a 2015 Ford F-250. To me, the most remarkable thing about it was that it was able to be spec'd with heated mirrors and simultaneously without cruise control! The integrated brake controller was very nice.

 

[Retiredwarhorses]

A competent but totally uninteresting vehicle I borrowed from a friend: a 2015 Ford F-250. To me, the most remarkable thing about it was that it was able to be spec'd with heated mirrors and simultaneously without cruise control! The integrated brake controller was very nice.

huh?

 

[kestrelnh]

huh?

I was responding to 941038 : he asked me what I towed the HMMWV home with.

 

[941038]

A competent but totally uninteresting vehicle I borrowed from a friend: a 2015 Ford F-250. To me, the most remarkable thing about it was that it was able to be spec'd with heated mirrors and simultaneously without cruise control! The integrated brake controller was very nice.

Was just wondering. My 5.4 f150 didn't like pulling mine but it made it.

 

[Retiredwarhorses]

F150 will struggle...my Chevy did, till I got a 2500HD Duramax....now I don't know it's back there.

 

[kestrelnh]

Was just wondering. My 5.4 f150 didn't like pulling mine but it made it.

The F-250 I used has the 6.2 gas engine. It's a work truck: single cab, 8' bed, 4wd, tow package, and not many frills beyond that. It did just fine, although being gas, revved a bit more than I was comfortable with to maintain highway speeds through the hills of VT and NH. My opinion is the 6 speed auto did very nicely in tow/haul mode. It got 11 mpg with the trailer unloaded, and 10mpg with the HMMWV back there. Beggars can't be choosers, and since my daily driver is rated to haul 2,000 lbs, I was grateful to have it.

On V news: I've ordered the grounding harness, filters, and various other small things. The weather got pretty snotty in NH this week, and if I can fit the HMMWV into the garage (9' wide doors seem very narrow all of sudden) I'll start going through it.

 

[941038]

Yea mines a work truck as well and on its last leg. 2500 dmax is my next after the 150 dies.

 

[m109a2]

Hey Kestrelnh always wanted one but bought a deuce instead but a m998 would make a great lead truck.Just out of curiosity what does a m998 go for?Al.

 

[porkysplace]

Hey Kestrelnh always wanted one but bought a deuce instead but a m998 would make a great lead truck.Just out of curiosity what does a m998 go for?Al.

Not to hi-jak this thread , but this is a great thread on closing auction prices ( keep in mind HWWMV's are sold as off-road only ).
[h=1]Closing Auction Prices In Review[/h]