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IIRC, the rules here on this forum prohibit specifically identifying items that are at auction and don't want to raise the ire of the Admins. That being said (if you're allowed to) I would like the input of this community on one on IP as it's near me in SC and would be a great educational...

Is there advantage/disadvantage OEM vs Camper types? Seems OEM much more visible and airflow over the camper.

What's your thoughts on the standard OE door/windows that slide up/down versus the aftermarket "camper" style windows that slide sideways? I like the look of the OE over the aftermarket sideways sliders, but figured there must be a good reason people are changing the doors out with that style...

Regarding Hmmwv builders/resto professional shops, it seems like best is Texas and west coast, I'm on the east coast (NC) and looking for a honest, knowledgeable shop, so far not too much luck. I would have thought being so close to Ft. Bragg they'd be all over the place as well as being in the...

So the 6.5 then, thank you :). I keep going back and forth on tops, as I have 6 people I need to move around, I've leaned toward the 4 door wagon variants, but I like the security of being able to lock up valuables with a hard cover. I thought of getting a soft top wagon for warmer months or...

You guys are great, thank you very much gentlemen. Is there a big difference between the 6.2 and 6.5 engines?

@Riderdan & AOR, tyvm for your replies, that gives me a lot more confidence in this decision making process and reaffirms many things I was "thinking" but didn't have any experience to go on. It sounds as if 15K is more or less a ballpark for auctions for something in good condition/low miles...

Thanks, solid advice. And it sounds like I'm in the beginning stages of what you already experienced so it's good to know I'm not insane...or at least not alone. :) With these auctions, I'm guessing it's 100% online and the only time you'll ever see your vehicle is the day the transport drops...

@98G, Very good insight here; appreciate the candidness. Glad you're confirming things I thought, but didn't really have anything other than "gut" to go on, so that's reassuring. While I do like to take on new projects and take them from ugly duckling to cool end product, there is something to...

I'm in NC, from talking to the DMV here it seems pretty straight forward as long as there's no special designation on the VIN. But from what other companies (listed above) are telling me, NC is pretty easy. I'll know for sure once I chat with the inspectors next week and they can review what...

NDT, that's kinda what I was thinking too, that perhaps I could do most of it myself and save thousands $$. I'm pretty decent at turning wrenches and handy for the most part, diesel is a bit new for me however. The sales pitch I was getting from these builders/companies was "we get first pick...

Thanks Simp, appreciate the lead, I'll try to ping him when he's online if he doesn't reply here first. Would you or anyone else know anything about these 3 companies listed below? I've chatted with each, but buying over the phone is always iffy w/o good references. planbsupply.com...

Howdy folks, great forum you have here, full of some really great info. Recently I've been doing some research to purchase an HMMWV and have looked at the usual auction sites and some other builders around the country. But in all honesty, even with the time spent reading and on phone calls...