It took me 30 years, but finally, a dream come true

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WolfinJeepsClothing
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It took me 30 years, but finally, a dream come true

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Since the first time I saw them, I have always been fascinated by the Humvees. An extension of my love for Jeeps. So far I have owned three Cherokees, a YJ, TJ, and JKU. I also would one day want a vintage army Jeep. Many times I came close to getting a H1 or Humvee and it didn't work out for one reason or another. Well, this fall the stars aligned and I am working out some small issues to get my dream ride on the road. It will get real when it's all done and rumbling down the road in my noisy drafty dream.

1987 HMMWV M998 with a 6.5 litre diesel. (24 volt)
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My Humvee is special, just like everybody else's.

1987 HMMWV M998

1997 Jeep TJ

2007 Jeep JKU

2005 Jeep ZJ


Previously had 1984, 1987, 1991 XJ, 1994 YJ and some others I prefer not to talk about....
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Monk
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Re: It took me 30 years, but finally, a dream come true

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Welcome to the forum ,and being a new owner -wolfinjeepsclothing

Now , expect sleepless thinking of new things to do to it, hehe

Yip, I'm sure you've been smirking all day :) once she's purring down the down
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96 HMC4

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Super Swamper IROKS 39.5x13.5x 16.5
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Welcome to the Club!
<p class="bbc_center">1 - There is a time for everything,

and a season for every activity under the heavens:

3b - a time to tear down and a time to build,

5 - a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,

Ecclesiastes 3:1,3b&5a
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Thanks for the friendly welcome. I hope to keep the Humvee true to its basic military roots.
My Humvee is special, just like everybody else's.

1987 HMMWV M998

1997 Jeep TJ

2007 Jeep JKU

2005 Jeep ZJ


Previously had 1984, 1987, 1991 XJ, 1994 YJ and some others I prefer not to talk about....
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Re: It took me 30 years, but finally, a dream come true

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I give you 3 months before you start the mods...we all have given in to the mod bug!
 
I expect the first mod will be some new seats like Beard or Reccaro etc!
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<p class="bbc_center">1 - There is a time for everything,

and a season for every activity under the heavens:

3b - a time to tear down and a time to build,

5 - a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,

Ecclesiastes 3:1,3b&5a
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Re: It took me 30 years, but finally, a dream come true

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Congrats and welcome! Lucky... I'm still waiting for my stars to align :-)
2010 H3 Adventure 3.7L - Hummer evolution :), 35" Mickey Thomson MTZ on 16" MT SideBiters, oem underbody & rocker protection, Safari snorkle, K&N filters, Air Doc intake, Rola roof rack, Off-road lights, Runva winch on High-Mount and Warn on tray, Outfitter heavy duty tie rods.
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Busy weekend, I just finished all the work it needed for the safety. Washer pump, lighting and steering idler arm replaced. Plates lit up and mounted.
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My Humvee is special, just like everybody else's.

1987 HMMWV M998

1997 Jeep TJ

2007 Jeep JKU

2005 Jeep ZJ


Previously had 1984, 1987, 1991 XJ, 1994 YJ and some others I prefer not to talk about....
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Is the washer Container new as well? Seems clean....

Ps, what the weight on the 87?

Also did 6.5 come in them ? Or was t a 6.2?

I'm soooo not used to the 24v set up....but even say it "24volt" sounds cool, hehe


You plan to DD it? Or weekends? Or off-road ?
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96 HMC4

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Super Swamper IROKS 39.5x13.5x 16.5
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Re: It took me 30 years, but finally, a dream come true

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Congrats. Looks awesome. Be prepared to spend big on parts. Not that stuff breaks, I just keep adding. Spent another 1200 today.
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First of all, thanks and hello. Secondly my 87 has a 6.5 in it. It was not common that year and the way to tell is the turbo casting at the rear of the engine. No mine isn't a turbo but it has the casting. As far as weight, spec says about 2500kg, I know my 2 ton jack did not want to lift it. Looking at getting a 3 ton trolley jack for the next time I work on it.

Compared to my jeeps, parts are a bit harder to get, I hate online shopping and it will take some getting used to it. I spent most of my life working with 24volts since it is used in industry and automation/robotics.


My vintage of Humvee had the one piece reservoir/pump so both had to be replaced. Newer ones have a separate pump, which is a bit cheaper to replace.


I just can't wait to get the safety and get on the road.....
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My Humvee is special, just like everybody else's.

1987 HMMWV M998

1997 Jeep TJ

2007 Jeep JKU

2005 Jeep ZJ


Previously had 1984, 1987, 1991 XJ, 1994 YJ and some others I prefer not to talk about....
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