"At 7'1? wide, the HMMWV is much wider than the M151 Mutt which it
replaced, (among other trucks). It has a very high ground clearance
of 16? under the axles, and its width helps compensate for its high
center of gravity. The entire driveline is mounted very high in the
body of the truck; in fact, the truck is somewhat cramped inside
despite its width, because part of the engine lives between the
front seats! It has 4 wheel independent suspension and full time 4
wheel drive. Ground clearance is improved by geared hubs in each
wheel, which allows the axles to enter the hubs above the
centerlines of the wheels. The differentials are mounted even
higher, creating the appearance of a cavernous tunnel underneath
the truck. The 4 wheel disc brakes are mounted inboard at the
differentials. The truck has a characteristic "sloshy" feeling when
stopping because each brake is separated from its wheel by a
gearbox and a driveshaft." Mark's Tech Journal, 1999
For consignment, a 1989 AM General Humvee M998 pickup showing 8,117
miles, but the true miles are unknown. Though the outside is purely
military, the inside has been dressed up to create a more civilian
friendly environment, so you'll be cozy and comfortable as you
scale cars and curbs during Armageddon.
Exterior
No desert tan or drab olive here, this Hummer is dressed in a
single stage of flat Tuff Coat Gray paint which highlights the
details of the stamped steel panels and serves as a nice base for
all of the black elements of the rig. Latches, gas tank caps, brush
guard, hood vents, hinges, and the roof panel and bed cover, all
black, and there's no way to miss the massive wheel and tire combo.
16.5 inch 8-lug beadlock black beauties wrapped in 37x12.50 run
flat Goodyear M/T tires with one mounted high in the back as a
spare. A bit of whimsy is present with the Convoy inspired angry
rubber duck hood ornament leading the charge above the LED
headlights. No imperfections were noted on the rugged exterior.
Interior
Flat black paint coats the inner doors which are uncovered plates
of steel with window tracks exposed and tall bucket seats await
inside in black leather, heated up front, with a large expanse
between to two pairs of seats and unlike the Army versions, that
expanse is covered with carpet for a clean finish on this example
and there is some soundproofing underneath it. The steering wheel
remains simple and the dash is clean and utilitarian compared to
your Range Rover, and a center console has been made multi purpose
with cupholders, phone holders, and fans. There's a
compartmentalized storage tray on the transmission tunnel along
with the range selector close to the driver. Overhead, we have
Bluetooth speakers and a backup camera monitor. There's a 12,000
BTU RV air conditioner to cool this cavernous interior.
Drivetrain
According to our consignor, the Army installed a 1997 6.5 liter
diesel eight cylinder and at least part of the engine is visible
under the massive hood. It's fuel injected and capable of 190
horsepower while the 4L80E 4-speed automatic behind it has a Black
Dog Customs stand alone computer and a Derale powered fluid
cooler.
Undercarriage
Massive components and steel plates reside underneath with some
typical surface rust present, but generally clean from our
perspective. Suspension consists of coil springs front and rear and
four wheel power disc brakes are also onboard. There is a single
exhaust that runs through a stock style muffler before finding its
terminus.
Drive-Ability
It's not unlike driving a boat, with a ton of real estate around
you and a regular sized control panel from which to control it. It
hums along in fine fashion, producing adequate amounts of power,
straight and wide tracking, and surefooted handling. It takes a
minute or two to get used to the width, but once adjusted, it's a
civilian's dream. All functions on board this battleship operate as
intended and we head back to the base which we call the mall. While
Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at
the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions
will be working at the time of your purchase.
With 900 cars and trucks in the mall, there's no other vehicle we'd
want in an SHTF situation. Which makes it appealing for everyday
use. They say "he who desires peace, prepares for war" and whether
that's real engagement, fighting over a parking spot at Starbucks,
or battling the harsh weather of winter, there's simply no
substitute for the U.S. Army issued M998. This one has some
creature comforts that will keep you cool and comfortable during
the zombie apocalypse or black Friday sale at Raymour and
Flanigan.
Vehicle Details
1989 AM General Hummer
Listing ID:CC-2008745
Price:$59,500
Location:Morgantown, Pennsylvania
Year:1989
Make:AM General
Model:Hummer
Exterior Color:Gray
Interior Color:Black
Transmission:Automatic
Odometer:8116
Stock Number:7898
VIN:066437
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