Vehicle Description
A dramatically customized 1990 military High Mobility Multipurpose
Wheeled Vehicle, more famously known as a Humvee or HUMMER H1. This
is not just any used Humvee, this vehicle was subject to a
complete, frame off, rotisserie customization by nationally
recognized restoration and hot rod specialist Steve Hale of
Frankfort, N.Y. The Humvee's unique paint and features is a salute
to America's veterans and a fund raising effort for "Feed Our Vets"
which is the only national non profit supporting vets nationally
and in upstate New York with meals and food pantries. The M998
HMMWV was developed by the military as a replacement for the Jeeps
used in Vietnam. First produced by AM General in 1984 more than
281,000 of these tough and reliable light utility vehicles first
gained fame in Desert Storm and later in the Iraq and Afghanistan
wars. Military forces all over the world have ordered these
workhorse vehicles. The idea for this special salute to veterans
originated with a Utica based charity called "Feed Our Vets", a 501
c 3 charity. That organization provides meals and operates several
food pantries including a mobile food pantry-serving veterans in
central and eastern New York State. Percentage Proceeds from sale
of this Humvee will go to Feed Our Vets, a 501(3) to help maintain
their programs. Feed Our Vets founder Rich Synek says he first had
the idea of finding a Humvee to help raise funds for his group
after CNN restored a H1 Hummer they had used in the Iraq war and
auctioned it off for $1.25 million to benefit the Fisher House
Foundation. In 2015 Synek set off to see if he could find someone
to donate a Humvee and last year he received a 1990 AM General
HMMWV from Robbins Air Force Base in Georgia. He contacted Steve
Hale of Steve's Hot Rods and Restorations. Steve is well known from
appearances on the History Channel's "American Restorations"
program. He jumped on the project when Synek showed him the Humvee.
Now, one year later and after at least 1,000 man-hours of labor the
"Feed Our Vets" project has been completed. " Every piece was
dismantled in Steve' shop, cleaned and painted. The original
6.2-liter GM diesel V8 engine with GM fuel injection was freshened
and runs well. The transmission is a 3-speed automatic and features
independent 4-wheel drive. The suspension has been rebuilt. With
four doors and a wide wheelbase there is plenty of room in the
interior, which has also been completely redone in keeping with the
look of the vehicle. All the gauges have been replaced. The
stunning and one off green and black paint scheme uses paint
specially formulated and donated by PPG from their Crystallance
paints which uses crushed glass to provide a striking sparkle.
A&P Master Images of Utica donated computer renderings of the
vehicle for the customization process. The vehicles features
touches like 13 stars painted on the hood along with saluting
soldiers on the truck's sides. The "Feed Our Vets" front and rear
bumpers were donated by "Iron Cross" bumpers. The rear roll bar
featuring a military star is part of the design and is hand rolled
fabricated steel. The huge tires are 37X12,5R16.5 donated by
Pitbull Tires. One of the most memorable features of this special
Humvee is the green wheels featuring chrome studs. Completing the
package are special LED lights across the front and rear windows
and around the front fenders. Westin Automotive Products donated
them. Special Thanks and Kudos to Steve Hale! We can see the
attention to detail he and his crew of Steve's Restorations & Hot
Rods has put into this AMAZING Machine that is nothing short of
Incredible! Well into the Six-Figure Range spent on it. NOW IT IS
HERE AT OUR HILTON SHOWROOM! Great Lakes Classic Cars 6 Upton
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Fog Lights, Spray-In Bed Liner, Tow Hooks, Power Steering,
Automatic Transmission, Tow Hitch Receiver, Tow Package, 4x4
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