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May I ask where you got the NOS boots? Are those 7 or 10k axles?

@vvwilkins This might sound dumb but have you checked ALL of your torque rods? You know that there's six of them, not four, right? There are 2 extra on the passenger side.

Looking back, I would have appreciated a dumper with the cargo top/troop seats for the shorter wheelbase.

No, copper is not strong enough, nor corrosion resistant.

I'd like to clear up this bit of myth. Titling: If you have an SF-97 without the "Off-road Use Only" stamp OR a legal, on-road title from any state, Maryland will title your HMMWV. The clerk will need to obtain a "supervisor override" to enter the VIN because it is not 17 digits. Simply...

You're crazy. That thing is sweet. Want a cargo truck? Buy the troop seats and cargo cover meant for the dump model.

Inspect the bearings visually and spin them in your hand. I found these resources to be useful in assessing the bearings' conditions. https://www.knowyourparts.com/technical-resources/hubs-bearings/identify-tapered-roller-bearing-damage/ There are two types of axles types- "Dry" and "Wet."...

We now have tags so my wife took me out for ice cream in her HMMWV. Then, we went to an antique store to buy a brace-and-bit for a maple sugaring exhibit that she's building. The lady in the Porsche SUV next to us looked over with some concern... ;)

My point is that post-1980's FMV's will not have a 17 digit VIN. This often vexes and confuses DMV's.

The 17 digit VIN thing irks me to no end. It's practically a religion. There will ALWAYS be vintage vehicles on the road from the era before 17-digit VINs. MVA's/DMV's need to either accept this fact and carve out an exemption , or issue 17-digit VINs with metal plates unique to the state...

That is not any guarantee of quality these days.

@Scrounger is my transporter. He's attending the show. I don't think this will be a problem but we should check with him. I'll try to verify measurements today, if it's not pouring rain. I don't have a headboard... I'm not sure it's strictly necessary for what I'm trying to do but I'll contact...

PM me an email address that I can send it to.

I saw a video about the cone/funnel method. Man, it REALLY stretches the CV boot. Given the CHICOM quality issues, I'd be really nervous to try that.

Awesome! Let's PM to confirm measurements from center-to-center of the stake pockets of the pictured bed and my bed just to rule out any weirdness. I'll contact my transporter to let him know.

Ah, ok. I see what you're saying. Other than for trivial historic curiosity and maybe parts support, I'm not overly concerned.

There are folks who are interested in the historical production aspect. Vintage Mustang owners quibble about the presence of the faux grill vent on 64 1/2 Mustangs vs. 65 Mustangs. But are they the same truck, really? I thought once you got into the higher series numbers, the trucks had all...

Sorry to dredge up an old thread. The AF crimper is a total circle. How do you remove the tool from the wire once you've crimped a Packard connector to it? It seems to me that the tool is now trapped on the wire. What am I missing?

@TMOMW Thanks for squaring me away. This has been a very complex issue and I'm drinking from a fire hose. :)

In the sailing community, carbon fiber boats and components are pretty pricey. What do you estimate that a set of your carbon fiber doors will cost?