My new (to me) 85 M998 HMMWV

[Edelbroke]

1985 M998
Well, I've been looking for a LONG time for one of these. I found it only 2hrs away. The seller was a relative of the owner who was in his 70's and developed dementia. The odometer shows 42,000 miles. It was 8 degrees when I went there and I was suprised to see it fire right up from sitting. It's appears to be mostly original. I looked under the back passenger seat and found the first aid kit intact.
The only thing I had a problem with on the way home was turning on the headlights. I got the orange marker lights and tail lights to come on but not the headlights. The one switch labled "unlock" turns freely and doesnt seem like it's doing anything. I looked at the pdf manuals on this site and didnt see headlight instructions. I'm thinking i'll need to pull the switch out and see if all the wires are good. But otherwise I love it! Clear title and it appears to be an early production with a 0006XX vin. The first thing im going to do to it is take off the brush gaurd that's on it. It's home made. Trying to find an original but if I can't, I will copy the one off my M1008 but wider to fit the Humvee.

 

[ARYankee]

Nice!! There probably isn't an issue with your switch. Those 3 lever light switches are a PITA when you aren't familiar with how they operate. I can't totally remember off the top of my head what position it needs to be in and unfortunately I don't have my MV handy to go look at either. But if I remember correctly, the top lever goes clockwise to the last position. It's second nature for me to turn the lights on now, no worries it will get that way for you as well. Welcome to the site!!!

 

[Scarecrow1]

Nice find I am glad you made it home before you needed the head lights. Keep us in on the progress......

 

[harleyhouse]

Nice score! It looks to be in good condition.
Keeping it the same or upgrading it any?

 

[Edelbroke]

I only thing Im going to do that could be called an upgrade is a rim/tire swap. I have a brand new take off set of 24 bolt beadlocks with the BF Goodrich Baja tires.
After I get a correct brush gaurd on i'll be happy.

 

[GHall]

Very cool! Hold the unlock switch up as in counter clockwise, while holding it up move the top switch all the way to the right, clockwise.. If it doesn't work after that you MAY need a new switch or a new high/Low beam switch. Check all connections/wires first before buying parts or get a hold of a test light..

 

[Edelbroke]

Thank you. I wish I wouldve known that yesterday. The lower right "unlock" switch now spins freely due to me pushing it a little too hard. Now i'm on the hunt for anouther switch.

 

[GHall]

Bummer.. Oh well, they're not too high. Ericksmilitarysupply.com should have them. I would suggest not getting the push button "cooler looking" switch because I have read where it shorts out and could cause a fire and or burn up your harness. Good luck!! Very cool ride and shoes (tires/wheels) you got there! Also, with the unlock switch broken, your brake lights and turn signals probably won't work.

 

[MWMULES]

Nice find, there are a lot of the original brush guards out there new in the box cheap. I picked one up last year in box with all the hardware for under a C note to put on a 880. Sorry don't remember where I got it.

 

[emmado22]

stay far far away from that digital push button switch!

 

[1 Patriot-of-many]

Sweet! how much? I've been wanting one of them for a long time.

 

[Unionjackjim]

Truck looks good , enjoy the purchase , Kascar has the bush guards new in a box ...

 

[swbradley1]

Cool find. Being former Navy I like the tag.

Those switches are awesome aren't they?

 

[Edelbroke]

With Ghall's instruction on how to use the switch and a source for a replacement (I ordered one today from ericks military) I could be night driving by Wednesday!

 

[emmado22]

Kascar does have everything, but it is all $$$$$$$$$$$$$. Think of them like the Memphis of the M35A2 world. Check with Beltfed34 on ebay. He has all sorts of goodies.

 

[jcappeljr]

looks good...

 

[Lex_Ordo]

I agree that Kascar is pricey, but they do have genuine USGI parts for the HMMWV. It is a good source to get the correct part if you are trying to remain prototypical.
Your new truck looks great! Good Luck with it.

 

[vitamink]

It does look sweet.

Whats the deal with the push button switches? I haven't noticed any problems with the one's i've used.

 

[Edelbroke]

Some more pics. Not sure what the drivers seat is from but its pretty comfortable. The original seat came with it.

 

[o1951]

You did well - great shape for age.
What is the pickaxe handle for?