suzukovich posted:mike g. posted:ConrailFan posted:suzukovich posted:suzukovich posted:p51 posted:suzukovich posted:But this not train related but still sooooooooo cool. Just a little to big for one of my flat cars
M998 6.5L Diesel Engine, Automatic Transmission, 4x4, 7700 lb. GVWR, 4 Door, Soft Top, Cargo/Troop Carrier Body,
Schweeet!
I know that sucker didn't come cheap! Is this among the new batch they sold off? For years, the only civilian-owned military Humvees were ex-USMC out of one auction at Albany, GA. I heard rumors another batch was going to be sold off.
I would say it's too bad we don't live near each other so we could take out military vehicles out for a spin, but you'd leave my 1944 Willys MB Jeep in the dust right away, as your can go highway speeds and mine would cause damage if it went over 45 MPH...
I still have a part of a tire from one of my Humvees, it came apart driving down a road on a FTX, on hardball road. Practically exploded and I'll never know why (thank goodness it was a runflat as we of course had no spare). I used it as a paperweight for years in the service and couldn't bring myself to throw it away for some reason...
They been auctioning them for about a couple of years now. I finely bit the bullet. Issue has been the SF 97s with the statement of off road use only. Finally worked issue with licensing in Florida. Less than ten but still not cheap.
Finally got clearance to pick it up. By next week today it will be in my driveway. Can't wait!!!
I know this thread is mostly about trains, but THAT is soooo cool!!! I've always wanted one, and still do! That and a Viper, I don't ask for much, do I? LOL!!! Best of luck with it!
Doug, Please let us all know how it runs! I have wanted one from my Marine Corps days! Back then all they had were Jeeps! LOL
OK it's here, didn't need much other then what I knew. Bush guard, headlights. Oil leak turn out to be lose bolts on the transmission pan. Here's what it came with, new tires, new batteries, newly installed KD smart start system, new belts, new filters, ( still changed all the fluids) overall in real good shape. Things added: keyed ignition, battery cut off switch, Bush guard, lED headlights, bumper numbers ( same as my humvee when I was stationed at FT Hood in the mid 90s ) reinforced the rear extension. More to come down the line antenna mounts and antennas( same set up as at FT Hood ) yep call me crazy.
Doug, I know its not train related but great buy! However I did notice one thing! You need a wider DRIVEWAY! LOL
