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WW is retired and can't keep up with the business he has. I've spoken with him more than once and my assessment is he doesn't want or need a website and he doesn't want to grow, just serve fellow owners with his lifetime skills. He is having fun, and keeping busy serving an enthusiastic niche of...

I was thinking of trying the wet sandblasting technique over a tarp in the yard in a place in the yard where I have no plans to ever try to grow anything.

New to me. I learn something everyday. Can't remember where I heard the claim I referred to. Thanks RWH. BDGR

Yes, there can be a difference. When I was searching last year, I found many p[umps that had the right part number but turned out to be for civilian 6.5 Diesel applications. The civilian version of the steering pump does not account for the HMMWV fan clutch pressure, and as a result can lack...

Which vehicle? This is the “General” forum.

Dropper mine off at a garage willing to swap the transmission and transfer case. Had gathered everything to do it myself but other obligations continue to delay me and it's too cold now to do it myself. I hope to get a highway-ready HMMWV back in a week... BDGR

I had someone else do the swap, for a 4L80 and NP242 from a turbo diesel setup. Used EZ TCU for the controller to avoid having to replace the wiring harnesses. There's several places that will sell you a salvaged HMMWV 4L80 and they are easy to rebuild (I'm told). I'm having mine replaced due to...

Sent you a message in the Conversations feature. You should be able to respond, even with a low post count, since I wrote you first. Let me know if not. BDGR

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Intriguing idea. Got me interested so I looked around at retrofit arms. They exist, but there doesn't seem to be much on the net about installing them in a non-standard application. Some scant boating forum entries on retrofit and repair. It sounds like a great idea. I hate driving with my head...

Welcome to the hobby! Let me know if you ever want a soft slant back kit. Bulldogger

It's always a good idea to ask the SteelSoldiers forum, in the Parts Wanted section of the Classifieds. Head's up, eBay has a lot of counterfeit Chinese parts infiltrating its listings. Can be very hard to spot. As far as HMMWV parts in Germany, that's something I can't comment on. We do have...

Sorry to hear tobyS. Hope your thumb ad projects recover quickly. BDGR

Yes, according to their website Herculite military fabric meets MIL-PRF-20696, which is the governing mil standard for fabric performance. My source makes their textiles to the same standard. But I appreciate that lead 87cr250r, because maybe if I call Herculite it will turn out they will sell...

Good question. I’m not aware of any. Perhaps someone knows and will chime in. BDGR

What kind of material are you looking for specifically? 1000D (Denier = the weight) Cordura nylon is easy to get in quantity. I like the seller textile_specialist on eBay for their prices and selection. They sell in bulk and by the yard. My early HMMWV soft slant backs were all made from this...

I sent you a PM (conversation) with some details. BDGR

Then you can get a 4-man top in a matter of days. WW is the best source I know of and stands behind his work. BDGR

In my opinion, there's nobody better than William Welch https://www.facebook.com/groups/967096063720957/?hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen&multi_permalinks=1777351852695370 He has had trouble shipping overseas a few times, but as far as I know he will at least try. BDGR

Going to shelve this bed cover project for a while. I'm not sure I like it after leaving the prototype on my truck for a couple weeks. Needs underside support fur sure and it tends to sag regardless. I have some ideas, but am going to focus on soft slant backs for a while. Then maybe tire...