It is a P40 radar without the dish on it. Part of the SA-4 system.
And yeah, imagine rocking up to de zwarte cross in that thing, with the interior done up as a 70s party bus XD
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Nothing says “F the home owners association, there are meat eaters residing within.” like a Humvee in the driveway. 
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So i managed to keep the arrival secret from the kids. Both are a bit poorly at the moment. As am I to be fair.
Obi seems extremely pleased…lara is not bothered. But she is very sick.
Managed to get this though on its arrival which made it all worthwhile
We have some issues. Nothing insurmountable or dealbreaking. Fuel gauge inop. Tyres arent great. Thermostat destroyed. Mirror arm very loose and unacceptably useless. Winch possibly inop
I have a mountain of stuff to start fitting and improving, going to keep a log of the build on here if you all don’t mind? Happy to stop if it gets boring or not wanted. Just wanted to share it all as its military and pretty cool. This is going to be a father son deal so thats the main focus.
Its going to be a ride. Its absolutely AWFUL to drive. Like properly horrendous. But i drove it to my night shift tonight and smiled all the way. Its slow. Bouncy, loud, wide and definitely needs fettling, been stood so long. Its a long term project for me and obi. Its going to be stalled and delayed. But its here and i love it. No buyers remorse. Bit of trepidation. But that smile is worth it all.
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Oh man! YES! please do!
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Don’t you dare! 
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Dude, we CRAVE this sort of stuff! Please do!
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A very fun drive home this morning. Laughed all the way.
A very funny thing is that all the water pooled on the roof from overnight rain ends up directly on your testicles the first time you brake. Then all the water remaining after that comes in the window you thought you were being devilishly clever by opening…and ends up on your face AND testicles.
Refreshing.
It’s hilarious. Definitely loosened up a bit this morning. Got 60 mph easily enough. Sounds like a lightening storm and a bag of hammers thrown down the stairs is chasing you.
Ear protectors for the boy were ordered.
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“water pooled on the roof from overnight rain ends up directly on your testicles the first time you brake.”
I would bet that was a bit of a shock 
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I was there 
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Of course the machine used to beling to the US Marine Corps, lovingly named “the suck” by those who participate. Its by design.
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Ill be honest it was really funny as I was in front of everyone in the yard and was feeling admittedly really smug and like the coolest kid on the block when i pulled away. Then the water happened and i was cry laughing absolutely bloody drenched. Its was genuinely really hilarious.
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A proud fleet. Shame my lorry isnt nearby for a group photo
My wife insisted i get a photo of me before i go for the snip this morning (it went fine by the way, bit sore now mind)
No hummveeing for a week 
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(Note to self: invest in petrol station near @Victork2’s house - growth opportunity)
No more macabre details on the snip? Kinda curious what they do.
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A dab of local anesthesia. A tiny incision. Some mucking about with some sterilised tools, a sharp click and then a stitch or two. Nothing to it really.
A week or so of very comfortable home care by a very grateful spouse XD
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I’m looking forward to mine.
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Yup. Bang on.
The worst parts are the initial ■■■■■ in the bag then the smell of burning. 10 mins and you are done.
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This sort of makes it a horror version of hangman. Can I buy a vowel? 
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was going to say that’s probably not the best vehicle to drive after THAT operation… the combination of stiff suspension and hard seats could be … uncomfortable at the least 
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