Help buying a Humvee

barronj · 01-12-2023, 09:16 AM

Looking at doing an H1 Safari Rig build for a non-profit I help run. It?s something we would sell in our Live Auction, that?s the aspect of the NP that I chair.

In the past, we?ve taken Suburbans and cut them up, totally customized them into nice ranch vehicles. This year, we are doing a bed replacement on a Chevy Silverado crew cab, that should turn out pretty nice, but gearing up for the 2024 banquet, I have a Humvee in my sites.

Anyone who has any experience with buying Humvees, the best source for them, (I am in Texas), what to look out for, what they typically need in maintenance, etc is appreciated. I understand the lead time on titling one is about 9 months, any tips there are appreciated.

Some people do drive these safari rigs in town, especially coastal towns because they double as a fun beach rig, so road worthiness is a consideration.

All on-topic replies appreciated!

The backside of one of our rigs as an example of what we've done...

71chevellejohn · 01-12-2023, 10:13 AM

A few years ago, I had looked here - https://www.govplanet.com/Humvees

I believe they have all the info regarding making one legal on their site.

AnthonyS · 01-12-2023, 10:19 AM

I hear Afghanistan has a bunch of them they got cheap.

scootro · 01-12-2023, 12:38 PM

you sure you want one of those piece of shits? just give me the money and I'll kick you in the balls

lowthreeohz · 01-15-2023, 12:27 PM

this is for sale down the road from me. probably too proud a number but saw it and thought of this thread. if you want me to roll by and check it out for you I could. looks like it's already road legal too

https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/i...7898290960687/

kingjason · 01-15-2023, 01:05 PM

Be careful in Texas, make sure it has a good title. Most of them are sold off road only. I can't remember the specifics but it was part of the deal on releasing them.

dcs13 · 01-15-2023, 03:41 PM

Youre in Austin. Theres a guy in Dripping Springs off of 12, north of 290. He's got a bunch of those things. He's up there by Jesse James's place..

fastwhite99gt · 01-24-2023, 10:10 PM

https://www.govplanet.com/for-sale/H...rm=&pnLink=yes

Says it comes with a SF97 which is the form needed to get a title.

01-12-2023, 09:16 AM	#1
barronj Lifer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,879	Help buying a Humvee Looking at doing an H1 Safari Rig build for a non-profit I help run. It?s something we would sell in our Live Auction, that?s the aspect of the NP that I chair. In the past, we?ve taken Suburbans and cut them up, totally customized them into nice ranch vehicles. This year, we are doing a bed replacement on a Chevy Silverado crew cab, that should turn out pretty nice, but gearing up for the 2024 banquet, I have a Humvee in my sites. Anyone who has any experience with buying Humvees, the best source for them, (I am in Texas), what to look out for, what they typically need in maintenance, etc is appreciated. I understand the lead time on titling one is about 9 months, any tips there are appreciated. Some people do drive these safari rigs in town, especially coastal towns because they double as a fun beach rig, so road worthiness is a consideration. All on-topic replies appreciated! The backside of one of our rigs as an example of what we've done... __________________ Ronald Reagan:"Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it." Homer: "Bart...there's 2 things I know about women. Never give them nicknames like "jumbo" or "boxcar" and always keep receipts...it makes you look like a business man."

01-12-2023, 10:13 AM	#2
71chevellejohn my Maserati does 185 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arizona Bay. Posts: 21,597	A few years ago, I had looked here - https://www.govplanet.com/Humvees I believe they have all the info regarding making one legal on their site. __________________ .

01-15-2023, 12:27 PM	#5
lowthreeohz comment removed Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 27,843	this is for sale down the road from me. probably too proud a number but saw it and thought of this thread. if you want me to roll by and check it out for you I could. looks like it's already road legal too https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/i...7898290960687/ Last edited by lowthreeohz; 01-15-2023 at 12:38 PM.

01-15-2023, 01:05 PM	#6
kingjason Notorious PIG Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Down South Posts: 8,408	Be careful in Texas, make sure it has a good title. Most of them are sold off road only. I can't remember the specifics but it was part of the deal on releasing them. __________________ Whos your Daddy?

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01-12-2023, 10:19 AM	#3
AnthonyS Lifer Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,096	I hear Afghanistan has a bunch of them they got cheap.

01-12-2023, 12:38 PM	#4
scootro Lifer Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: none of your fuckin business Posts: 15,691	you sure you want one of those piece of shits? just give me the money and I'll kick you in the balls

01-15-2023, 03:41 PM	#7
dcs13 Lifer Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,828	Youre in Austin. Theres a guy in Dripping Springs off of 12, north of 290. He's got a bunch of those things. He's up there by Jesse James's place..

01-24-2023, 10:10 PM	#8
fastwhite99gt Time Served Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Delta Junction, Alaska Posts: 598	https://www.govplanet.com/for-sale/H...rm=&pnLink=yes Says it comes with a SF97 which is the form needed to get a title.