Arrival of 2nd HMMWV M1151A1

[Autonomy_Lost]

Some people don't have the skills to buy and flip trucks and parts. That's the person that will be buying that. If you do a search for slant back kits, you'll see even SECO has a kit for $9395.

I mean, it takes skills to install those parts right? How much more skill does it really take to make a gov planet account, bid on a truck, and pull the parts off it? I feel like anyone ambitious enough to tackle a slantback coversion has to at least consider buying a parts truck.

 

[Gcelevator]

I mean, it takes skills to install those parts right? How much more skill does it really take to make a gov planet account, bid on a truck, and pull the parts off it? I feel like anyone ambitious enough to tackle a slantback coversion has to at least consider buying a parts truck.

Agree and disagree. Remember there people that cannot open a gov planet account or are prohibited from obtaining government stuff. There some people who have made a lot of money through out the years by working hard but they don't know how to use a computer or navigate and sometimes have to pay the highest prices.
On the other hand, anyone who is capable and can turn wrenches can buy a truck cheap and use it for parts as you said. There is always more than one option out there.

 

[Gcelevator]

I was able to check more in depth the truck and this body (aluminum) shows more damage were the armor used to be than my 1st truck. The holes are totally deformed and aluminum is broken next to the attachement points.

 

[Gcelevator]

Are these inside plates part of the truck or part of the armor and they forgot to remove? I have both sides.

 

[Gcelevator]

I was expecting more cut wires but i guess i am lucky

 

[Gcelevator]

I am almost certain the turbo have seen water inside. Waste gate is stuck as well.

 

[Autonomy_Lost]

Are these inside plates part of the truck or part of the armor and they forgot to remove? I have both sides.

Thats support for the armor/armored door. Thats a score, if you dont use it you can probably get some coin for it on ebay.

 

[HoveringHMMWV]

You'll be able to find buyers for that footwell armor. $$$

 

[Gcelevator]

Thats support for the armor/armored door. Thats a score, if you dont use it you can probably get some coin for it on ebay.

Thanks. I prefer to keep it. It looks and feels nice. Looks better than the naked metal in my 1st truck.

 

[Gcelevator]

Ammo can holders, i guess a plus.

 

[Gamble]

Are these inside plates part of the truck or part of the armor and they forgot to remove? I have both sides.

Lol. Be thankful. God is good.

 

[Gcelevator]

Lol. Be thankful. God is good.

Always!!!

 

[Retiredwarhorses]

Most people have a 2 car garage and are already at max cars, people also have CC&R’s that they have to contend with, there are more of these folks than there is folks with room to store a parts truck, even I’ve run out of room at the shop and I have 2 acres.

 

[Autonomy_Lost]

I’ve run out of room at the shop and I have 2 acres.

You could always send all that extra stuff to me

 

[Screwface]

Some people don't have the skills to buy and flip trucks and parts. That's the person that will be buying that. If you do a search for slant back kits, you'll see even SECO has a kit for $9395.

Far too many issues with SECO parts if you want exact fit and reliability, Most of those in the market for a slant kit have previously bought off GP so the EUC wait time is not much of a factor. I don't believe flipping requires much skill it is more of a time and space issue. I will admit that more than ever we're seeing a whole new group of HMMWV buyers who are complete strangers to the HMMWV platform. I have been tempted by the very low auction prices that have been coming out of Yermo but 1-2K to transport to FL keeps me shopping at Albany where you can find a 1165A1 slant for under 6k, the best part about it is I can easily make the 3-hour trip to the yard and lay eyes on it and others as well. The deals can be had if you know exactly what you're bidding on.

 

[Gcelevator]

Far too many issues with SECO parts if you want exact fit and reliability, Most of those in the market for a slant kit have previously bought off GP so the EUC wait time is not much of a factor. I don't believe flipping requires much skill it is more of a time and space issue. I will admit that more than ever we're seeing a whole new group of HMMWV buyers who are complete strangers to the HMMWV platform. I have been tempted by the very low auction prices that have been coming out of Yermo but 1-2K to transport to FL keeps me shopping at Albany where you can find a 1165A1 slant for under 6k, the best part about it is I can easily make the 3-hour trip to the yard and lay eyes on it and others as well. The deals can be had if you know exactly what you're bidding on.

It is very true.
I am one of those complete strangers to buying humvees, to be Honest i only dreamed and thought that these trucks were only for the movies and military, i never dreamed i could get one. Where i was born, pfffff just drooling

The prices out of Yermo for shipping are high, but lately i have seen trucks going out of GA for insane amount of money. To be honest it's all over the place, some days you can aim at a good deal and some other is like "what the hell"

 

[Screwface]

It is very true.
I am one of those complete strangers to buying humvees, to be Honest i only dreamed and thought that these trucks were only for the movies and military, i never dreamed i could get one. Where i was born, pfffff just drooling

The prices out of Yermo for shipping are high, but lately i have seen trucks going out of GA for insane amount of money. To be honest it's all over the place, some days you can aim at a good deal and some other is like "what the hell"

The have been quite a few 1165’s that have fetched a pretty penny but those were in near mint condition. The deals can be found when you invest you time into knowing ht you’re bidding on. A trip to the yard can pay off big time when biding on the parts queens, As they say “knowing is half the battle”.

 

[Gcelevator]

The have been quite a few 1165’s that have fetched a pretty penny but those were in near mint condition. The deals can be found when you invest you time into knowing ht you’re bidding on. A trip to the yard can pay off big time when biding on the parts queens, As they say “knowing is half the battle”.

That is true if you live withing a couple of hours from the yard. The colsest one is GA and just crossing the state line for me is about 6 hours. Probably next time i go to lake lanier i might stop by and see how it is.

 

[Gcelevator]

Well guys i bought another truck, mainly for parts to complete my M1151A1. This donor is an M1114, and i see already a couple of parts are not the same bit it was expected. Bare in mind i just paid for this donor $2,100.00. It comes with a rear winch (a plus so far) and a Good thing is the engine is complete (well, almost complete) and the cooling stack is complete as well. The oil.pan in the engine was removed and there is dirt, dust or sand under the engine. It is a slanta back missing the top. The AC seems to be intact but that is not a part i am using, at least now.

I am not planning to disassemble and rebuild the engine, i rather try to start this engine and go from there.

Here comes my questions, some of them might not be important and are just for general knowledge as others are genuine questions.

1- what would you guys use to remove all the dirt and sand from the crank case and piston rods (picture attached) as diesel is corrosive if we let it sit for some time.
2- Why is the battery box bigger (lower) in the M1114?
3- are this bolts and block pieces on the body sides the way they attach the body armor to it?
4- what is this MTP sticker on the valve covers? A good sign? Reputable company?

I might have more questions down the road.

 

[M1028A1ShelterCarrier]

That engine is junk with dirt caked in it but the parts may salvageable with a detailed cleaning and inspection. The MTP decal shows that it has already gone through an overhaul. https://mtpdrivetrain.com/past-performance/