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NOT unless you fight it and PROVE that the value is less than what tax books say it's worth. Get it appraised & gather up a few comparable prices against other parts/project trucks, write up your findings, and present them to the licensing authorities. It can be done, and has been done in order...

I'd never fire up a surplus engine w/o first checking for 'surprises' inside. Especially if it's something ex-mil that has been through multiple depots/shipping ports/hands.... 'Tanner'

Passenger side seat cushion doesn't look mil-spec... what did body/bed/chassis look like? Does it run/go/stop? 'Tanner'

Amateurs. You've not even begun to see the depths of diesel ignorance until some yokel tries to tell you that the 6.X series are actually converted Cadillac gas blocks... I've heard this on a number of occasions from those that are diesel ignorant, but opted to let them continue on their path...

They didn't read the TM for instructions on how to compensate...

Upholstery shops have thin high-density foams available that can be sewn into canvas seating materials quite easily - this give those of us with height some options for more legroom. 'Tanner'

... and plastic fans look 'original'? Warren, I'd say that you're jousting at windmills if you believe that a fan change will increase fuel economy. And I have to call 'bull-fritters' on a 3mpg gain due to a fan swap. I'm an analytical, details, 'show me the proof in numbers' kinda guy, not...

This is what I discovered after 3 minutes with an Internet search, yes. 'Tanner'

No oil additive will fix the stem seals, unless the additive causes the seals to swell... then you create the potential for more issues. 'Tanner'

Designation stands for 'Ordnance Corp' The U.S. Army Ordnance Corps mission is to support the development, production, acquisition, and sustainment of weapon systems, ammunition, missiles, electronics, and ground mobility material during peace and war to provide combat power to the U.S...

I'll remind all that the job of a politician is to create more laws in order to justify their job & paycheck as a politician. 'Tanner'

Driving along to the tune of the Mechanical Whine Chorus? Who needs a radio? :mrgreen: You should have driven it yesterday, as August 1st was National Middle Finger Day... though some drivers in your journey may have thought that it was today. 'Tanner'

The concept of 'Tread Lightly' died due to young punks with a burr in their arse buying Jeeps/trucks/4-wheelers & then using them to hoon & do damage/trash the areas that they rode in... Screwed things up for those that self-policed & obeyed the rules. Just an honest observation... 'Tanner'

Sorry to hear about your Acme issues, but I've always found them willing to back up their fine, high-quality items. Satisfaction guaranteed, or your money not cheerfully refunded... 'Tanner'

If it's a street in a private neighborhood, then the HOA - unfortunately - does have a say in the matter. Ryan77 has a Civilian pickup truck, albeit a large one. It is NOT an RV, snowmobile, commercial vehicle, motorcycle, or OTHER MOTORIZED VEHICLE. But it is parked on the driveway. HOWEVER -...

And yet, the HMMWV was never really designed for the duty that it has been put through... Mod'd HMMWV doesn't look top-heavy at all. 'Tanner'

I used to design power company utility truck bodies & we used a sliding rod/bar lock that would slide forward & lock in place with a padlock, locking the utility compartment doors from opening (similar to what 'lost in the bush' mentions) - I'd be inclined to devise a system that locks both...

400hp 6.2 diesel? Right. With 18.x compression ratio pistons, main stud girdle, turbo or supercharger, etc., etc... maybe 300 daily-driver horsepower. And you also want durability? Lift required to install NV4500? Check with the guys on forum that have done the CUCV/NV4500 swap... maybe...

Trans adaptor? Good luck - Ford & GM ZF transmissions both have bell housings specific to their respective engine (GM or Ford) bolt pattern... ZF chose to make the bell housings integrated into the transmission case. So a Ford ZF won't simply bolt up to a GM engine. They are unlike a...

I'd recommend going with the NV4500, as others have already blazed a trail on this swap. u Do you want the ZF box because 'it's different', or because you have access to the components? What will you do for a flywheel & clutch? Standard 6.2 flywheel & clutch? 6.5 Dual-mass unit? 'Tanner'