Restoration sequence of events

[sallystrothers]

Newer member here, been surfing the forum a while, have downloaded the TMs, and watched several hours worth of online videos. I was wondering what the core recommended restoration tasks are from other members? Which tasks are the highest priority to get a street-worthy vehicle?

 

[BLK HMMWV]

I'd start with a title and registration for the road.
If you can't get that in your state then your not going to have to worry about the street worthy part.

 

[DREDnot]

You are really going to have to start with a thorough cleaning.



Strip off everything removable. Top, seats, insulation boards and padding...




Then go after it with a scraping tool/flat bladed screwdriver to bust up the compacted filth in all the cubby boxes and crevices.
Then shop vac all the dirt, top snaps, and shell casings.
Sift through it to save all the bolts and parts...you will see why later.



Then, after that, you can use the garden hose/pressure washer and a good scrub brush and purple green of your choice to scrub it back to clean CARC.
Along the way, you will become more familiar with the machine and find broken and missing items.





Once you have it clean, you can do a complete visual inspection top AND bottom and I do a photo survey of everything to document condition and use to study online. It really helps in getting to know your rig. Then do the complete PMCS services

 

[Milcommoguy]

I agree 100 %

Give it the wash it hasn't seen in years. Take notes written or mental as to your observations. Compare with your current knowledge and build on it with the TM's

As you generate your "to do" list from above, you'll have a better understanding on the road of a fun hobby.

Paying attention at this point will "Payback" rewards later, CAMO

You find ali those extra parts in the glove box, LOL

 

[CMPPhil]

Photograph everything, just make it a practice before you start turning screws, bolts or unplugging anything to take several photos. Amazing how many times photos have helped me fix something or more exactly how to put it back together.

Couple of words of caution about photo, make sure you have more pictures of family than of your truck on your phone. Also as the years go by you will end up with lots of photos stored on your computer or in your cloud.

Cheers Phil