1994 HMCS Project

[ssgharkness020147]

Aubs,
To really get out all of the scatches you will need to wet sand those areas. I would just use 1500 grit on it, instead of 1000. The downside is that you will need to polish the area with a real polisher, a high speed orbital. But, if you wet sand/polish when you are done the results that you will get will be flawless and I promise you'll be happy. Good work no less. I bought one of those power balls last week to do my wheels, holy sh!t I have never seen them so shiney, they look brand new.

[usetosellhummer]

ok now turn a wrench on it. clean out the water filter on the fuel line. and check the t-case fluid. It might be burnt. looks like fun man!

[3Hummer]

just curious whatd your neighbors say when you pulled up with this?

[BlueHUMMERH2]

Nothing so far. There are about 3 acre lots here. However, I have had quite a few positive comments around town.

[Hummer Aficionado_VT]

You've come a long way all ready! Nice job, and keep up the good work!

Looks great!!

[mikejr]

so what kind of cash did you have to outlay to get the beast if you dont mind saying? How much do you figure you will have into it when you are done? Looks like an interesting renovation project. Have you had a chance to play with it off road? Keep the pics coming.

[Ground hawg]

She's startin to look realy good all that works startin too realy show.

why dony you call her "DEVELDOG"

[BlueHUMMERH2]

Originally Posted by mikejr

so what kind of cash did you have to outlay to get the beast if you dont mind saying? How much do you figure you will have into it when you are done? Looks like an interesting renovation project. Have you had a chance to play with it off road? Keep the pics coming.

Purchased for $22,000. With taxes, and all the improvments/repairs, it will probably end up around $26,000.

[BlueHUMMERH2]

Originally Posted by ssgharkness020147

Aubs,
To really get out all of the scatches you will need to wet sand those areas. I would just use 1500 grit on it, instead of 1000. The downside is that you will need to polish the area with a real polisher, a high speed orbital. But, if you wet sand/polish when you are done the results that you will get will be flawless and I promise you'll be happy. Good work no less. I bought one of those power balls last week to do my wheels, holy sh!t I have never seen them so shiney, they look brand new.

I have been reluctant to do any serious polishing to avoid burning through the paint. I think the Power Ball will reduce the scratches enough to make me happy. Afterall, they are part of the character of the truck. But I will have to keep the wet sanding in mind.

I have yet to really do any of the mechanical work. That outer CV boot needs to be changed, but I need some Nordlock washers to replace the ones that come out. My parts guy is out on surgery right now, so I have to wait for him to return.

I do have to examine the possibility of Vampire. I find water drips down the side of the truck from the air filter, but it's not oily. It does leave weird water spots however. It's confusing.

[ssgharkness020147]

I would not buy the nord locks from the local dealer, last time I did that I spent something like 50 or 70 bucks for a full set (each axle). I'd call Dave B, or Travis at Rubber Duck 4X4.