Re: [MV] New Project (HUMVEE) Questions

From: ALEJANDRO CHAVEZ (achavezv_gm@yahoo.com.mx)
Date: Thu Mar 03 2005 - 05:02:10 PST


I reccomend a lot will be lot of fun
I buy the heavy duty steering kit in American hummer
some parts in Owens Export and other in Kascar lot in
ebay some in gov Liq
you will need the non swelling glow plugs
recommed to change all, all rubber parts belts seals
hoses, I will like to change for a 6.5 and the 4 speed
trany but for now I am original and preffer to have an
spped limit in an old and big humvee
all the Manuals are in the net
2 years and don´t know how munch money but I keep all
the receips if some day I decide to make the math and
see the investment

1942 GPW
1985 M998
Alejandro
 --- gpw1942@verizon.net escribió:
> Hi all,
> I am thinking of embarking on a new adventure
> (restoring a Humvee 1986 M1045). I am use to GPWs,
> WCs, CUCVs, but do not know much about the Humvees.
> I could use some recommendations on where to find
> parts for it and a rough idea of cost to plan my
> budget. I believe there are two types of tires being
> used Bias ply and radials. Am I correct that the
> radials are the latest and greatest? Are the rims
> different? Are there many complications to
> installing a 6.5l or should I stick with a tock 6.2
> Looking for:
> Steering wheel
> Seats and cushions
> 5 Tires (which kind)
> 3 rims for tires
> Engine
> Radiator
> Gaskets for rear hatch
> Lights and wiring harness
> Armored windshield
> Armored side windows 4 qty
> CARC paint
>
> Thanx as always.
> Dj
>
>
>
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