My evolution of my M998
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My evolution of my M998
I have own a M998 slowly converted to a M0126 Slant Back for over 13 years and attempted several modifications and upgrades. Im not no expert and have an very limited budget so most upgrades and modifications are within a reasonable budget. There are folks here on the G that complete nearly perfect modifications and I can no way come close to having the capabilities to buy the exact part or installing the NOS. I have over 20 years of military experience as a M1 Abrams Tank Mechanic and would always be required to work and live in my HMMWV. So I always wanted to document my various upgrades and changes though the life cycle of owning my HMMWV. So here my process as I can remember it to keeping my HMMWV to Motorpool Standards.
Here is my very first picture when I first purchased my M998 out of Florida in 2007. Pretty good looking rig. I had it line halled to San Antonio from this russian LTL shipper.
Then I decided to install some x-doors and wanted a hard top. I asked a buddy of mine who owned me a favor to attempt to make one out of aluminum which turned out looking good but it turned into a oven down here in Texas.
Then next I had to try various attempts to install A/C units I could find. This worked great when the temperature was below 85 degrees but needed still some improvements. Then I was was able to get save some money to get an actual HMMWV version.
Here is my very first picture when I first purchased my M998 out of Florida in 2007. Pretty good looking rig. I had it line halled to San Antonio from this russian LTL shipper.
Then I decided to install some x-doors and wanted a hard top. I asked a buddy of mine who owned me a favor to attempt to make one out of aluminum which turned out looking good but it turned into a oven down here in Texas.
Then next I had to try various attempts to install A/C units I could find. This worked great when the temperature was below 85 degrees but needed still some improvements. Then I was was able to get save some money to get an actual HMMWV version.
Robert
1966 - M151A1
1986 - M998
2007 - M1102
2009 - H3T
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Re: My evolution of my M998
Robert
1966 - M151A1
1986 - M998
2007 - M1102
2009 - H3T
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1966 - M151A1
1986 - M998
2007 - M1102
2009 - H3T
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Robert
1966 - M151A1
1986 - M998
2007 - M1102
2009 - H3T
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1966 - M151A1
1986 - M998
2007 - M1102
2009 - H3T
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Robert
1966 - M151A1
1986 - M998
2007 - M1102
2009 - H3T
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1966 - M151A1
1986 - M998
2007 - M1102
2009 - H3T
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Re: My evolution of my M998
I like the front airlift bumper adaptation
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then added lock bracket for the rear hatch
Wasn't happy with that so I modified the rear hatch to use a key.
Wasn't happy with that so I modified the rear hatch to use a key.
Robert
1966 - M151A1
1986 - M998
2007 - M1102
2009 - H3T
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1966 - M151A1
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2007 - M1102
2009 - H3T
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Robert
1966 - M151A1
1986 - M998
2007 - M1102
2009 - H3T
Hell on Wheels https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi_blL ... z7Ukw8gbHg
1966 - M151A1
1986 - M998
2007 - M1102
2009 - H3T
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Robert
1966 - M151A1
1986 - M998
2007 - M1102
2009 - H3T
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1966 - M151A1
1986 - M998
2007 - M1102
2009 - H3T
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then really got crazy to added double stack singairs radios with BFT and using a iPad as my screen.
this picture I was using google maps and located the palace I was stationed at as my home base in Iraq in 2004 when the s@@t was heavy in OIF II.
viewtopic.php?f=63&t=300927#p1745887
this picture I was using google maps and located the palace I was stationed at as my home base in Iraq in 2004 when the s@@t was heavy in OIF II.
viewtopic.php?f=63&t=300927#p1745887
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Robert
1966 - M151A1
1986 - M998
2007 - M1102
2009 - H3T
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1966 - M151A1
1986 - M998
2007 - M1102
2009 - H3T
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Re: My evolution of my M998
Robert
1966 - M151A1
1986 - M998
2007 - M1102
2009 - H3T
Hell on Wheels https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi_blL ... z7Ukw8gbHg
1966 - M151A1
1986 - M998
2007 - M1102
2009 - H3T
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Re: My evolution of my M998
Robert
1966 - M151A1
1986 - M998
2007 - M1102
2009 - H3T
Hell on Wheels https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi_blL ... z7Ukw8gbHg
1966 - M151A1
1986 - M998
2007 - M1102
2009 - H3T
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installed new turret ring to add manuel traverse gear and brake to hold my new gun system.
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also added 24 bolt wheels.
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also added 24 bolt wheels.
Robert
1966 - M151A1
1986 - M998
2007 - M1102
2009 - H3T
Hell on Wheels https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi_blL ... z7Ukw8gbHg
1966 - M151A1
1986 - M998
2007 - M1102
2009 - H3T
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copy new mods here.
side steps to help me get up to the front windows to clean and rear step on the rear bumper. I also extended the roof line. Metal panels for the X-doors. I used bolts rather then the standard screws to mount the panels.
side steps to help me get up to the front windows to clean and rear step on the rear bumper. I also extended the roof line. Metal panels for the X-doors. I used bolts rather then the standard screws to mount the panels.
Robert
1966 - M151A1
1986 - M998
2007 - M1102
2009 - H3T
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2007 - M1102
2009 - H3T
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So when I don't have the gun shield mounted and I need to traverse the turret I would have the problem that the hatch had nothing to lean against because I removed the landing plate. SO I made a bracket to hold the hatch with some scrap metal and pins.
I actually also added to J-hooks to each end of the bracket to hold the hatch in place while I lock the pins in.
I actually also added to J-hooks to each end of the bracket to hold the hatch in place while I lock the pins in.
Robert
1966 - M151A1
1986 - M998
2007 - M1102
2009 - H3T
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1986 - M998
2007 - M1102
2009 - H3T
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this is the end statement of what I want my rig could look like:
serious does anyone know where I can find this shirt?
serious does anyone know where I can find this shirt?
Robert
1966 - M151A1
1986 - M998
2007 - M1102
2009 - H3T
Hell on Wheels https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi_blL ... z7Ukw8gbHg
1966 - M151A1
1986 - M998
2007 - M1102
2009 - H3T
Hell on Wheels https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi_blL ... z7Ukw8gbHg
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