AM General M998 HMMWV 4 X-Doors, gun ring and 50 cal propane firing (1987)
Sale price: US $39,000.00 Make an Offer
| Condition: | Used | Model Year: | 1987 |
| Make: | AM General |
Paramus, New Jersey, United States
Vehicle description
For sale is a clear NJ titled, M998 HMMWV that has been modified,updated in accessories and repainted. When purchased, it was a real plain Jane; I received no doors, no roof, norear seats, driver sear only, driver mirror only, and a faulty engine. Many HMMWV sellers fix the apparent problems,paint, and resell. This is definitelynot the case here. Various pictures showdifferent configurations based on the event attended. Closest thing to a frame-off restorationwithout lifting the body. This willappeal to a certain type of individual who wants to stand out from therest. Currently painted green. Parts Replaced · 6.2L engine. Have used this for last 8 years · Power converter · Flywheel · Brake Booster · Power Steering Pump · Glow plug power box (from white tag to yellowtag) along with mushroom. · One rear half axle and one front half axle · Rotors and pads · Both differentials converted to 256 ratios · Installed Hard roof, gun ring and hard doors · Four new tires mounted on rims as backup Accessories(where do I start?) · Hard top with rotating gun ring. Have back pads andseat sling not installed. ( Gun ring hasa Slight drip under heavy rain and use a tarp during bad weather) · Radio mount located in front over the doghouse. Metal cover created over radios · A working RT 524 radio with mic and R442 receiver;Works but not used. · A working infra-red optical scope for night operationunder moonlight. · 7-day Viet Nam era clock; get 5 days on it now. (probably needs a cleaning) · Installed first military GPS. Use the WEP feature to view altitudes · Installed first consumer GPS with color map of thetime · Installed PA300 for horn, siren and PA announcementsduring parades · Have Tiny Tac Tachometer (not military issue) withVelcro. Not installed. · Have chain with heavy lock for steering wheel · Gunner shield: Could not lift the real one and made a light weight 40 lb equivalent outof ½” aluminum with same dimensions. Very convenient for removing during winter storage in garage. · 12” riser, 50cal ammo mount and tray behind gunner shield. · 50 cal gas firing MG; can use the butterfly trigger orthe extension push button to fire. Holdpushbutton trigger for kids to fire during parades. Battery located in ammocan. · 4 gas grenade launchers on roof for a total of 16individual launchers, one on each corner. Not connected-just display. (Whatwould you shoot anyway?) · Two gas grenade ammo cans with dummy grenades fordisplay · M60 MG mount connected to gunner ring with “crow’sfoot” mount. · VIC3 Intercom system just purchased. Commonly use two headsets but system wiredfor 6 headsets. Other 4 headsets not yettested but told they work. · Two dash mounted MG mounts; spring clip held · Two rear mounted swing arms for 249 saws. These are custom made and require the reardoors to be removed to operate. Have plastic replicas but rarely used at carshows · Cut down HMMWV pickup truck seats and installed inback bed. Great for weddings · Bed floor covered completely with 50 cal ammo cans intheir aluminum strapped holders. · Installed convoy light but not working yet. Left for FL before finishing. · Installed 24V radiator fan during hot seasonoperation. Have original fan components for hydraulic operation but neverinstalled them. · Installed 24V front hitch. Worked when installed but never needed to useit. · Made switch panel for lights, radiator fan, etc. You might want to perform a wiring operationto beautify the nest. · Gypsy fuel/water can holder mounted on rear bed dropdown. Holds two fuel cans ½ full, two water cans ½ full, two empties and oneinsulated empty water can. Mixed colors · Left rear has RT424 radio antenna, right side displaysa radio scrambler. Display only. · Hide-away license plate system, manual · Rear M3 pedestal · Fabricated rear gunner shield from ½” aluminum havingammo can tray and brass pickup tray for non-gas firing 50 cal MG. 110V spotlight can replace gun but requires house connection. · Inside rear has two MG mount holding 4 M5 (plasticreplicas) MG. · AT4 located behind M5s and hung with straps. Dummy round installed. · Medium size military tow bar · Installed standard 2” tow hitch (not military, butvery convenient) · 2” tow variable height adjustment ball · Clear NJ title Have additional parts that go with it: new radiator, newtrans cooler, new rear ½ axels, newstarter, new glow plug controller, injection pump, new fuel pump, new brakebooster, new lights bulbs, fuel filters, air filter, belts, tools located underrear seat, right side exhaust manifold and several other ancillary parts I amforgetting to mention. The truck was initially green and was painted desert tan formovie shoots. Inside is still green asoutside paint was only needed. It iscurrently green for an ad campaign just before I left for FL and will paintback to dessert tan before sale unless you want green. $1000 at time of sale via PayPal, and balancedue within 10 days. Vehicle given whencheck clears unless paid in cash. Buyeris responsible for shipping of parts and vehicle. Once it leaves the barn, it is yours so takeyour time inspecting. I have the right to cancel this sale as I have listed this innumerous places. The HMMWV is available forinspection Email for an appointment. All detailed questions will be answered then unless you purchase withoutinspection. Good luck