New paint Job!

[jpinst]

Here we go, my dad and I have been working on this for 14 months, trying to get it ready in time for the Independence day parade, where it will be the escort vehicle for my M35a3, which is scheduled to carry Vietnam Vets from the Long Beach VA. This means a lot to me as a serving member of the armed forces, and from a family who unfortunately has paid the price more than once. Anyway, its all about good times now, and this project has been a real father and son project. My Dad is 72, and still working in his own company, but he takes the time out to help me with this and get it done right. Piece by piece its all coming together.

There are not as many HMMWV's in the Navy but more than you would think. The EOD guys have been very helpful allowing me to prowl around their trucks to see how things go together.

 

[jpinst]

More pics

 

[usmc81301]

Good job! Looks really nice.

 

[Recovry4x4]

That is a thing of beauty. Congrats to you and your Pop for a job well done. I'm planning on purchasing a basic M998.............right after I win the lottery! LOL

 

[Tinwoodsman]

A real class job. Enjoy the parade.

 

[TACTICAL6]

Thanks for sharing, excellent looking rig. I am jealous for sure. What a great way to honor our vets and spend time with your Dad.

 

[two.fiveM35]

Looks showroom ready. Did it start out as a civi H1 or did uncle Sam auction them off at one time? Post a few parade pictures when u are done.

 

[BikerBi11]

Super nice ride!!

 

[goldneagle]

NICE!

 

[zout]

Congrats on the awesome work - nice to see someone working with their pop on something these days. Sit back - grab your chairs and grab a and stare at the great job

 

[3dAngus]

I love it. Now where do I get me one just like it?

 

[Ord22]

awesome job!

 

[Maverick1701]

very sharp paint job!

snap some parade pics!!!

 

[papaydsailor]

Great job shipmate.

heres mine i brought during last military day parade at torrance.
Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 40 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FF3yVtwS4g0
http://richardsonmiddleschool.org/activities/adv_band.html

 

[jpinst]

Actually, it was put together by hadn by a very knowledgeable guy in the north east. I bought it from his in a pick-up and soft top configuration. Then I started down the road of tracking down the parts for a modern slant back, radios, antennas, some basic armor, and even an A/C unit that mounts in rear fenders. Its going together like a giant puzzle, its just that each time i add a piece it takes two men to do it. Cheers!

 

[jpinst]

It looked like this when i got it a year and a half ago. Its sat around for nearly one year because i could not find a turret ring for the aluminum roof.

 

[jpinst]

Great job shipmate.

heres mine i brought during last military day parade at torrance.
Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 40 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FF3yVtwS4g0[/media]Advanced Band

Those are some cool pics!

 

[two.fiveM35]

Nice video.

 

[jpinst]

Adding A/C vents, mounting radios and putting in some grip tape.

 

[jpinst]

added a few more items today and a turret brush! Now that's a rarity.....