New member from PA - Philadelphia area

[87lc2]

Have been browsing SS for years now and decided to join as Im giving serious thought to buying one of the HMMWVs at auction. My father and I have been huge fans of all military vehicles for as long as I can remember, especially Humvees. My father owned an M35 when I was very young along with a Chevrolet CUCV, but never an HMMWV.

I currently own a few older muscle cars and know my way around the garage, but am not a professional mechanic. I think Im most interested to get one that needs some love and do a mechanical restoration. The engineering in these trucks has always intrigued me. I know they're pretty simple for the most part, but at the time the design/packaging was extremely unique.

I live just outside of Philadelphia, PA and am hoping to find someone in the Tri-State area who already owns an HMMWV that wouldnt mind showing me their truck and letting me know what Im in for. Would be nice to actually see/touch/sit in one before I go ahead and make a few bids. If anyone is willing to show me the ropes I'd really appreciate it. You can message me here or send an email direct at nyr386@aol.com

 

[Warthog]

Welcome from Oklahoma.

Contact jcappeljr. He is in Delta PA. Not too far from you. I'm sure he can show you the ropes.

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?147562-Readers-HMMWV-Rides

 

[theeDIZ]

Welcome from MD

 

[Scar59]

Welcome from Kentucky. You don't have to be a professional mechanic, just a confident mechanic. These vehicles are fun to work on.

 

[m109a2]

Welcome to the site from Lake Charles La.

 

[jcappeljr]

Stop down and see me..

 

[AZK9]

This is a great place to learn. There's a ton of information and lots of helpful members here.

Good luck... and... welcome from Arizona!

 

[MtnSnow]

Hello and welcome from Utah

 

[dmetalmiki]

Welcome from blighty..share the adventure as you proceed into and through (the adventures and friendships) of the hobby. nay..addiction!

 

[ageregunner]

Welcome from the Lehigh Valley.

 

[87lc2]

Thanks for the welcome guys, I really appreciate it. From reading through the site it seems there are some very knowledgeable and good natured people here. I look forward to getting involved in the hobby.

jcappeljr - Do you currently have any HMMWVs? I would love to take a look.

 

[HMMWVDEFENDER]

Hey guys, I also am from the Philadelphia area and just bought myself a M998. Besides doing the work yourselves, is there anyone in the tri-state area that you trust to work on your trucks? I'll be traveling a bunch in the months to come and might need some help getting this rig squared away.

Thanks for letting me jump into your thread! -Dustin

 

[BenRoberts]

Hello from Ohio

 

[Merle]

Welcome from Idaho.

 

[Lionel]

Welcome from Baltimore

 

[Lionel]

If you can you should try to get down to Ripken Stadium this weekend for the Aberdeen show. Lots of the folks from here will be there.

 

[someoldmoose]

Welcome from down the road a piece in Lancaster, PA

 

[frank8003]

87lc2;1804236]Have been browsing SS for years now and decided to join as Im giving serious thought to buying one of the HMMWVs at auction. My father and I have been huge fans of all military vehicles for as long as I can remember, especially Humvees. My father owned an M35 when I was very young along with a Chevrolet CUCV, but never an HMMWV.

I currently own a few older muscle cars and know my way around the garage, but am not a professional mechanic. I think Im most interested to get one that needs some love and do a mechanical restoration. The engineering in these trucks has always intrigued me. I know they're pretty simple for the most part, but at the time the design/packaging was extremely unique.

I live just outside of Philadelphia, PA and am hoping to find someone in the Tri-State area who already owns an HMMWV that wouldnt mind showing me their truck and letting me know what Im in for. Would be nice to actually see/touch/sit in one before I go ahead and make a few bids. If anyone is willing to show me the ropes I'd really appreciate it. You can message me here or send an email direct at nyr386@aol.com[/SIZE]

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All here wish you success. Enjoy.

 

[NormB]

Be sure and take a trip to Easternsurplus. Ask for the nickel tour. You'll cry. I just went up a month ago to pick up a new/used Transfer case and the stuff they have there is amazing. Say hello to Bill.

Oh, and welcome to the madness.

 

[General Hood]

Welcome from SE Oklahoma