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What have you done to your HMMWV today/lately
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Windshield Replaced
Forgot to do a before pic but the edges of the existing glass were cloudy.
Couldn't believe the difference in the clarity after replacing the windshield. Almost like driving a new car
Forgot to do a before pic but the edges of the existing glass were cloudy.
Couldn't believe the difference in the clarity after replacing the windshield. Almost like driving a new car
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Made new insulation panels for the passenger side. Still have to do the driver side ones. Lots of work cutting and sewing. Not something I want to do again soon!
Made from ballistic nylon and some plastic insulation gleaned from an old swimming pool cover.
Bulldogger
Made from ballistic nylon and some plastic insulation gleaned from an old swimming pool cover.
Bulldogger
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That's some nice work! I can imagine how much time you put into all that, I was just thinking about something to prevent burning my right calf on the transmission tunnel while driving wearing shorts. Turning the inside of your HMMWV into a padded cell! Nice!
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Installed two antenna mounts (86HMMWV's custom cut internal backer plates were perfect fit) on the wheelhouses per the TM, started working on converting an A0 M1025 windshield frame for the two-point side mirrors, removing the lolipop mirror bases for a Navigator/TC External A Pillar GPMG Pintle Mount. Waiting on my neighbor's beer drinking friends to visit him, so I can have them lift the M1025 tin roof onto the rig for me. Its that or strapping my Harbor Freight winch to my oak tree branch to lift it up then I drive the rig under it. Work smarter not harder, right?
I can't believe how many frickin' parts I'm been hording, sheesh, up to 3 turret kits, 6 antenna bases, two sets of GMV A and B Pillar GPMG Pintle Mounts, its a disease! But like I was just telling Ryan, buy it cheap while you can, stack it deep, look how much turret kits have increased in price in the past 9 months. It didn't help the USMC M1043A2 and M1045A2 buyers when the documented M1025A2 GMVs came on the market.
I can't believe how many frickin' parts I'm been hording, sheesh, up to 3 turret kits, 6 antenna bases, two sets of GMV A and B Pillar GPMG Pintle Mounts, its a disease! But like I was just telling Ryan, buy it cheap while you can, stack it deep, look how much turret kits have increased in price in the past 9 months. It didn't help the USMC M1043A2 and M1045A2 buyers when the documented M1025A2 GMVs came on the market.
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No kidding, Crapgame is right, that IS some nice work. The fit is perfect.
Guessing this is not your "first rodeo" at machine-sewing, Bulldogger.
You might have mentioned it before, but where did you learn the trade?
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Thanks Ahab. I'm self taught. I started sewing this heavy stuff a couple years ago when I began making soft slant backs. As to the fit, I feel more than a bit lucky. I'm not always so successful. Time will tell, as the fabric may shrink and cause issues yet.
It was a royal PITA though, so I definitely won't be offering these for sale. I do like the look though.
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You bet! It looks great.
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Replaced glow plugs and glow plug controller and Tsu this weekend now everything is working great also added grounding harness
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Always a work in progress...
First I stuck in a 4L80 Overdrive trans in the beast........best thing I ever did...then I Replaced my 6.5 old A1 with a new(er) A2...new engine wiring harness, Ran like a mixmaster, rough idle, no power shook the whole truck......plus white smoke which would denote in most cases, abundance of fuel....(as long as it isn't burning antifreeze which it wasn't) rebiult the injector pump.... ...replaced the injectors.....no difference.......out of desperation, I popped off the valve covers.....here one of those cheap little white plastic rocker retainer pins sheared off and the rocker wasn't even on the valve and the pushrod was bent and stuck in the block.....I replaced all the plastic retaining pin on all the rockers and buttoned the engine back up.....runs like a new motor, oil pressure 40 on idle 60 at 60 MPH....motor running cool, (no smoke) I am in love all over again ...If I didn't see it, I never would have believed that this was the problem...no noise from the valve covers, no evidence that this would be the problem.....keep this in mind if you have the same issue and can't figure out whats wrong......this is probably the issue.....Happy Humvee'ing
First I stuck in a 4L80 Overdrive trans in the beast........best thing I ever did...then I Replaced my 6.5 old A1 with a new(er) A2...new engine wiring harness, Ran like a mixmaster, rough idle, no power shook the whole truck......plus white smoke which would denote in most cases, abundance of fuel....(as long as it isn't burning antifreeze which it wasn't) rebiult the injector pump.... ...replaced the injectors.....no difference.......out of desperation, I popped off the valve covers.....here one of those cheap little white plastic rocker retainer pins sheared off and the rocker wasn't even on the valve and the pushrod was bent and stuck in the block.....I replaced all the plastic retaining pin on all the rockers and buttoned the engine back up.....runs like a new motor, oil pressure 40 on idle 60 at 60 MPH....motor running cool, (no smoke) I am in love all over again ...If I didn't see it, I never would have believed that this was the problem...no noise from the valve covers, no evidence that this would be the problem.....keep this in mind if you have the same issue and can't figure out whats wrong......this is probably the issue.....Happy Humvee'ing
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Visited the International American Car Festival
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Might be me only, but the link seems dead.
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Lotsa' work.
Finally placed the HMMWV on a lift and went over all of the underside.
Ball joints ordered. They are sloppy.
Tie rod ends ordered, they are sloppy.
Fuel cell leak at decline 30 degree angle appears to be rusted line, tank getting dropped.
My transfer case linkage was loose and corroded, now my 6.2 equipped M1025 with TH400 does 70+MPH, (and in a few days I will list the never installed 2.58 pinion/crown sets in the classified section here.) Pumpkin seals not leaking.
Transfer case seals minor leak, so when I get the 700R4 I will replace at the same time.
Steering/hydraulic pump leaks, replacement arriving today.
Front driver's side boot torn, gotta find the best replacement. Kinda' remember Auto Zone sells 'em.
Wheels with 8 -bolt rims are bouncing. 24 bolt wheels with almost new tires and centramatics being placed.
New shock absorbers in.
Brake pads OK, but rotors kinda rough with mild rust. lots of steel there so I will see if they smoothen out a bit. As they work fine and stop on a dime, seems safe.
Brake fluid DOT 5 changed, (and all fluids changed).
Wheel boxes being opened and re-sealed with new grease. When I bought her I was told they have safety captures on the axle bolts, but if not I have a set to keep the vehicle safe.
Emergency brake adjustment is seized, and is being penetrating oiled. We will see how that goes.
Once all this is done and she is safe to drive, ..... maybe I will get to the A/C with under the rear tire evaporator, dual voltage alternator, spare fuel cell, airlift bumper with ratcheting spare tire carrier, inner passenger/flatbed storage removable 'wall', (maybe an aluminum cupula for the turret), re-paint, etc, etc, etc...
I own most of the accessory parts I mentioned, but they are all secondary to getting her safe to drive in the snow.
By Winter she should at least be ready for the ski slopes.
Finally placed the HMMWV on a lift and went over all of the underside.
Ball joints ordered. They are sloppy.
Tie rod ends ordered, they are sloppy.
Fuel cell leak at decline 30 degree angle appears to be rusted line, tank getting dropped.
My transfer case linkage was loose and corroded, now my 6.2 equipped M1025 with TH400 does 70+MPH, (and in a few days I will list the never installed 2.58 pinion/crown sets in the classified section here.) Pumpkin seals not leaking.
Transfer case seals minor leak, so when I get the 700R4 I will replace at the same time.
Steering/hydraulic pump leaks, replacement arriving today.
Front driver's side boot torn, gotta find the best replacement. Kinda' remember Auto Zone sells 'em.
Wheels with 8 -bolt rims are bouncing. 24 bolt wheels with almost new tires and centramatics being placed.
New shock absorbers in.
Brake pads OK, but rotors kinda rough with mild rust. lots of steel there so I will see if they smoothen out a bit. As they work fine and stop on a dime, seems safe.
Brake fluid DOT 5 changed, (and all fluids changed).
Wheel boxes being opened and re-sealed with new grease. When I bought her I was told they have safety captures on the axle bolts, but if not I have a set to keep the vehicle safe.
Emergency brake adjustment is seized, and is being penetrating oiled. We will see how that goes.
Once all this is done and she is safe to drive, ..... maybe I will get to the A/C with under the rear tire evaporator, dual voltage alternator, spare fuel cell, airlift bumper with ratcheting spare tire carrier, inner passenger/flatbed storage removable 'wall', (maybe an aluminum cupula for the turret), re-paint, etc, etc, etc...
I own most of the accessory parts I mentioned, but they are all secondary to getting her safe to drive in the snow.
By Winter she should at least be ready for the ski slopes.
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Changed the passenger frame rail this weekend.
And here is the reason why, some not so nice repair and it already had some cracks around the weld.
And here is the reason why, some not so nice repair and it already had some cracks around the weld.
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Color me ignorant..., this just bolts in and does not require welding?
[EDIT] Later this day I received a PM from the OP indicating this is a total bolt in and can be done frame on.
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Nuts and bolts.
One big Erector set, CAMO
One big Erector set, CAMO
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Designed for battlefield repair and cannibalization. Gather enough battle-damaged carcasses and the muscle of a few troops and you could reassemble a limited number of operational vehicles to continue the fight.
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Ran myself out of fuel! That jumpy sender conditioned me to just ignore my fuel gauge. Turns out, I miscalculated how much I had driven since my last refueling and had the sheer joy of running out of fuel at a stop light. In a cascade of failures, I found that someone played with my road triangles and broke two of them, so my emergency signalling was not what I wanted. As well, I had literally just left from somewhere that I needed to use some tools, so I had removed my tool roll from the HMMWV to do that work-then was distracted while finishing the job and left it there. Normally not a big deal, but it had my fuel nozzle in it.
I ended up cutting a water bottle I had in order to transfer fuel from my fuel can. I transferred about a gallon's worth and restarted the truck. Had to restart several times, as there was some air in the system and it repeatedly stalled until that air purged. Once it was running smooth, I then drove myself into a nearby lot and called up a friend that had also just left the same place and had them retrieve my tool roll, so I could finish refueling properly. Was able to drive the rest of the way home without incident. Since I should have only about 3 gallons of fuel left, this seems like a perfect time to drain the tank, drop the tank, install a tank access door, and replace that sender!
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I ended up cutting a water bottle I had in order to transfer fuel from my fuel can. I transferred about a gallon's worth and restarted the truck. Had to restart several times, as there was some air in the system and it repeatedly stalled until that air purged. Once it was running smooth, I then drove myself into a nearby lot and called up a friend that had also just left the same place and had them retrieve my tool roll, so I could finish refueling properly. Was able to drive the rest of the way home without incident. Since I should have only about 3 gallons of fuel left, this seems like a perfect time to drain the tank, drop the tank, install a tank access door, and replace that sender!
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Hey Juan!!! How are you?
Things are finally getting done here, up North. Looking forward to finally driving this beast daily.
How are things in The Big Easy?