What's it Cost to Build a BASIC GovPlanet Humvee?

A few things I noticed in your assessment like someone mentioned that price is for seat covers not actual seats. The issue is that there is a lot that needs to be addressed when you get an auction HMMWV. All fluids changed, hub service, belts, hoses, etc is the basics. Then after that you could be looking at repairs like brakes, start box, glow plugs, heater core, fan clutch, time delay module, Cadillac valve, etc. This is assuming the engine and transmission is all good to go. A smart box, glow plugs, controller is north of $1k. This is assuming you are capable and comfortable with doing all these service and possible repairs that should and may need to be done. I bought a clean nice example 1988 M998 and even with that I have over $15k in parts and repairs to get it what I consider road worthy and nice condition. Keep in mind, mine is now an excellent example to the point of it could go in any military museum. My point is that I would budget around $15k on top of what your final auction price is if you want a nice HMMWV when you get done. This is not including if you are doing hard top, slantback, turrets, X-doors, etc. A nice set of X-Doors alone can run around $4k to $5k.

Nice breakdown. Gives you a good idea how to budget for plus a bit more for seats to go with those covers.

Let me preface all of this by saying I was in the Army for 21 years and spent a considerable amount of time as a front passenger. Some GovPlanet vehicles are in rather decent shape and need very little work. Others have had a very rough life. So there are other big ticket items that a poor soul like one us might need. Geared hubs, transfer, engine, exhaust, brake rotors, calipers & pads (e-brake set up too). Ball joints & tie rods, and center links with idler arm and pitman arms don’t last too long. Brake booster / power steering boosters, fuel injector pumps, and items like that can also be unexpected expenses. But don’t fret; anyone can work through any issues that surface. I just bought a M998 & a M1097R1 from GP and hope to pick them up this week!

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Thanks for the info

That’s 135.00 for seat COVERS.

Thanks man

I just got an M1165 ECV 4 man configuration, great condition for 10.5k! You can go for newer trucks, they hide sometimes

This was the perfect video at just the right time! I should be getting my 02 M1097 this week. I have watched a lot of your videos and got some really good info. Thanks! I've also seen a lot of dakotas, he has some really good info also. My truck was set up as a 2 door troop Carrier. It's coming out of Capac Michigan. I ended up winning the auction at $8,400. The EUC clearance only took about a week. Looks like Gov planet offers the full title service now for $199. I was looking at getting a 4 door soft top canopy kit with doors, seats, back seat trays, and mirrors from Midwest Military Equipment. Have you had any experience with them? Also what would a rough cost be for all the supplies to do a paint job yourself? Thanks again!

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Will it be a better deal to just get one built 1993 M998 for $25k paint it and with better suspension?

You really need to get new tires. My tires were like new on both of my trucks but I had a blowout on one tire from dry rot and I have one tire that’s not far behind. New fluids is a few hundred also. Nice video!

Hey I’m new around here and I was wondering do humvees have a lot of specialized parts or can I just get regular parts off the shelf for one?

How about Shipping Costs? I had to pay $1600 shipping from Kansas City, MO to Atlanta, GA. When I bought my M998 they wouldn't let you just come and pick it up and drive it home.

Can humvees tow very much. Was thinking about getting one for my landscaping business

Ill give you 25k... gimme my Humvee!!! lol

21k

Soooo, no Cummins, Allison 1000, NP205 type build?? ok,ok I'll do a vidie later 😁

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