December 4th, 2009.
PAPAYDSAILOR:
Congrats on the HMMWV, now I suggest you go out and get a set of ear protectors, as Uncle wasn't worried about your hearing when he designed the HMMWV, like the deuces, they are noisy. If you want speed, trade it in for a civillian H-1 and prepare to cough up the money for it.... 75? Geez, a deuce is good for about 54 if you want to keep the engine in it. Military vehicles are generally not designed for speed, but for power in rough terrain. And you will want the ear protectors on the aforesaid rough terrain, as the creaking and groaning of the HMMWV frame and body will drive you nuts otherwise.....
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These are fairly primitive vehicles, built to survive where most others can't go and take punishment that few can, freeway cruisers, not even in Baghdad would they be considered as fast trucks.... You were fortunate enough to be able to own a piece of military history, now treat it like you respect it, not like you stole it......TOO many civillians treat these trucks like stolen property and not like the veterans they are.
Just my .02
for what its worth,
Cheers,
Kyle F. McGrogan