Log of my M1165. Project Joshua.

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And as the sun sets on this trip visiting Eric and working on my M1165, I’m already planning my next trip. Engine is covered to keep the valley dry.

Next trip a/c test and recharge, oil washout and change, glow plug testing, new shoes for all four corners, B-pillars, seats, cover the big round sunroof, and doors. Maybe also another adventure .

In the mean time wife and I are going to see the total eclipse of the Sun. (“I’m so vain”, with my hat pulled over one eye and the color of my scarf being apricot.)

 

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Bought some gaseous gold (R134) in Commiefornia.

A/c compressor functions. These rigs use a lot. I will fill more tomorrow.

Rear cool, front hot. I’m guessing this is the heater valve phenomenon???

 

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Guyfang reached out to me.

Update…

Worked with Eric Hummer H1. Then did a bit of offroad.

Transmission pan fixed. Wiper arms sourced and wipers placed. Windshield sprayer replaced. Genius Box glowplug button mounted firmly, b-pillars and covers reinstalled, along with reinstalling shoulder harness… and oh yeah, I (we) made half doors for about $60 apiece (sans handles). Hinges cost less than a buck apiece.

Upper hinge spindles are 1/2” longer than lower for ease of reinstalling. Hinges made of 4” and 2” 1/4” steel welded to create offset.

Doors are 1/4” Aluminum wrapped with Amazon gasket. Hand made with nothing but an outline and a 4 1/2” grinder. Later will add 1/4” thick 2” angle Aluminum as armrest. Might pad due to worries about heat in the Summer.

HMMWV soft door handles/strikers are on order.

Top windows will be a surprise.