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Based on recent threads and threads that I've recently read, here is another quick update. Yesterday, I decided to pop off the intake manifold and lock down the injector hard lines to the IP. Cleaned up the valley and there are no more leaks to the hard lines. Then, I decided to bleed the...

This last weekend has been a little frustrating, to say the least. I do believe some progress is being made. It will just take a little time to get to it. I am picking up a new intake manifold gasket set up, since I have a bit of diesel fuel in the block valley and leaking injector hard lines to...

Another small update.... Today, I decided to finish what was needed and give the truck a start. Only one small hiccup. I couldn't seem to get fuel to the injectors. Now, it was late in the day and I wanted to get home. So, I decided that I would troubleshoot tomorrow. I just can't figure it out...

Another quick update.... So, I have finally done the transmission gasket again and also the dipstick seal. It is full of ATF and ready to start testing. The transfer case fluids have also been changed, along with both diffs. The hubs still need to be done and the brakes bled. Tomorrow, I will...

Super small update... It had been a step ahead, two steps behind kind of days. But, in the end, I got the result I was seeking. For some reason, I couldn't shake the idea that the Luverne brackets were so close to the mounting points on the winch plate. But, as I read in another thread. I cut...

Minor updates... Swapped the tailgate for an AM General stamped one. It has some dings, but so did the other one that was one it. Life goes on. At least they came with some used chain hooks. But, I will make some reinforcement plates out of some steel that I have. Also, swapped the windshield...

Part 2..... I've also installed a rear ball hitch set up. I took the advice of a thread I read about earlier. I rearranged the chain holder to the outside, and cut the tabs down. The castle nut was extremely close and I didn't really want to weaken it much. I carved each castle slightly, until...

Okay... Here is an update. I've gotten the old rusted dash expanding nutserts out and installed new ones. While I was at it, I picked up a traditional rivet gun. I have a feeling I could need/use it in the future. I had to make some of the back pieces for the gauges. Most were plastic and...

That is awesome, I will try to find your posts... It was sad that I stopped updates for a while though. So many things have been in the way, that I have found it hard to find time for everything. That being said. I plan to start the updates again. I've slowly been collecting parts over the...

Small update... I have run into a few snags. First, renting trailers big enough to haul Humvees, are costing me, since I don't have a proper truck and trailer set up. Plus, locating trucks that can move 10k-ish easily, isn't always on the menu. That being said, Humvee building is on slight...

Quickish update.... Today was a pretty decent day with the M1123. The glow plug extractor kit arrived, along with the thermostat, lug nuts, etc.... So, it was a day, but most of it got accomplished. I still need to button up quite a few things in the area. But, I feel like progress is being...

I've always said that some days bite harder than others. Today, it was mother nature that bit the hardest. Today, I fought winds that made me laugh, damn near hysterically. It felt like a desert that I couldn't escape. But, I wasn't about to let the day bust my spirits, so I pressed forward...

Another small update.... I've started working in the engine area. Most of the fluids have been drained, valve covers removed. The frost plug has been removed and a new 1000W block heater installed. Lower coolant pipe looks pretty crusty, so I will eventually order another. The injectors looked a...

Alright... Small update. I have just been kind of fitting things and making small adjustments with the slant top and doors. In the coming weeks, it would be nice to shoot some coats on paint on the hatch, tailgate, plus doors and roll with it for a while. In complete honestly, I rather enjoy...

I actually towed it home on a deckover trailer... It was only about 40 miles. It doesn't even have working brakes, plus I have no idea the condition of the engine, trans, transfer case, hubs, etc. Since it will be my daily driver, I prefer to go through each individual system before even driving it.

New update: Well, it has been an absolute crazy 3 days of running around, with my head cut off. After having it surgically reattached, I can now continue to press on. In my other thread, I mentioned that I finished a trade deal for a slantback kit. It is intended to stay with my personal truck...

Alright... Small update for this truck, then I will continue with the other thread. Well, the trade deal is done. Although, I had an idea that I passed along and was hoping the seller might accept. Instead of trading my recently finished M998, I was able to trade my project 1994 M998A1 roller...

This might be the last set of updates for the M998. I'd appreciate any thoughts, as I keep mulling it all over in my head. First. I may have a trade offer for the 1990 M998. It will require that I put up some cash (~2k, but I will keep my wheels and 2 man top/doors kit, for a later build. The...

Since, it is early on a Sunday, here comes a follow up. Funny enough, when I sell my trucks, I enjoy being able to link someone to the thread. It gives them a chance to read over the entire journey. I guess these are moreso journals for me and being able to look back upon them usually makes me...

Okay... I've decide to create a thread for the M1123, mostly to keep the different project threads clean. This is an 11/99 (2000) M1123 that I found pretty much left for dead. The engine/transmission/transfer case were all about to be gutted and it just needed to be saved. When we were buying...