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As an active duty veteran who was responsible for 2 Humvees for a few years. It is so funny watching dudes succumb to the reality of thinking we had the coolest vehicles in the military.

I was a motor vehicle operator that took part in the HMWVV testing for the USMC. They're not unreliable. They're just beat to shit and maintained by a bunch of young guys who don't care so long as it meets the standard. The stuff you're buying at auction is the worn out stuff that's no longer worth maintaining. You're basically buying something clapped out and no longer fit for service. And it makes for a hell of a great adventure.

I am a career army mechanic. I've been working on these trucks since 2008. Ethan just gave me a good lesson in BDAR. (Battle Damage Assessment and Repair) I knew when the 2-seater rolled up, "FLEX PLATE!" I'm actually gonna use this as training for my soldiers. Let me know if you guys want, I'll tell you everything you could want to know about these magnificent beasts.

Makes me almost cry seeing these being sold, only because they were new when I used them in Ft Irwin (89-93). The hidden tricks we learned, and the internal mod farm of stuff we tried to make them better for long trips. The Chevrolet Blazer was retired for this model, and we ripped out the blazer seats, and bolted them right into the M1037 and it was great for almost 6 months, until we got caught. yes, I am old.

Connecting an unknown previously disconnected wire couldn't possibly have any negative consequences.

In the Marines I worked as a logistics clerk in the motor T department of an artillery battalion. There were at least three parts on a Humvee that always broke down: the glow plugs, starters, and alternators. The CV joints had to be replaced often as well. Those Humvees would break down while parked. Our battalion was so underfunded that often the mechanics would go out on night missions and "acquire" parts off of trucks from the better funded battalions around us in Camp Pendleton. Ahhh, those were the good ole days!

If you ever had to grow flowers in the dessert, this would be the crew you'd want with you. These guys are 100 percent positive creatures with an indomitable spirit to overcome all obstacles!!!!

I've lived in one of these before, driven one from Kuwait to Baghdad and back, they breakdown all the time but are surprisingly easy to fix as long as you have the parts you need

I can't help but notice this adventure starts "somewhere around Barstow, on the edge of the desert..."

Just a quick tip! When starting switch to run and wait until he orange "wait" light turns off. Them be the glow plugs and will let it start easier!

I'm currently a 91B (wheeled vehicle mechanic) in the army and it was a joy watching this, brings back memories of all the times I had to fix broken down HMMWVs in the field and on deployment 😂

Wow this is such a different experience to buying a used military vehicle from an auction off the German army. Like, people in Germany always make fun of the army because apparently they have a lot of broken equipment, helicopters that aren't allowed to fly and guns that deform on full auto (G36). But: they take really good care of their vehicles! My parents bought a 1978 MAN mil gl 5 ton offroad truck and that thing is probably the most reliable vehicle they own. The army did regular inspections on these vehicles, replaced broken parts and made sure everything works. There were new parts with the label still on installed just a year before auctioning it off. And that truck already was 35 years old when my parents bought it. But you turn the key, press the push button start and the engine immediately runs, every time.

Reminds me of a Top Gear / Grand Tour special. Thanks for the laughs, guys.

This type of mission needs to happen regularly. Getting sketched out, janky as crud vehicles cheap at auctions and attempting to get them back to the shop, no matter what, is the very definition of premium. Loving it!

Every ounce of this episode is sooooo American and I freaking love it!! Military surplus, Humvee, road trip, do it yourself. Yes sir!

Dude. 10 out of 10. Definitely old school roadkill vibes. Love it.

32:12 i only have ONE question.... what is wrong with our brains that THIS is FUN...

This episode could legit be a movie and it would be one of my favorites! The rollercoaster of emotions, the life or death decisions, the friendships, the drama, and the humor. I am hooked. I cannot wait for Mission Humvee 2 to come out.

Another great thing about surplus trucks is that because the controls are so "analog" you can drive in thick gloves in winter when the heater doesn't do jack. True story.

I've got a 1988 M998 HMMWV, former US ARMY vehicle. I've spent enough on parts for that thing that I could have bought 2 or 3 at this point. Everything from simple things like glow plugs, to engine controller, to head gaskets/heads.. These vehicles are a blast, but you need to have a large wallet and a lot of time on your hands to keep them working and maintained. The vehicles you guys bought have a leg up on what I have. 4 speed transmission (I've got no overdrive), and the turbo on the one so you can go faster then about 60. I hope you guys had a blast driving them back. One of these days I really want to pick up one of the newer style 4-speed & trubo units, but so far haven't found one I'm willing to spend the money on.

Holy hell this is the earliest I've ever been to something that wasn't my fault! 😂

Will's "huwahh?" When Ethan broke a piece off the Humvee killed me.

Totally impressed! Changing out a flexplate on a 4wd hummer in a Walmart parking lot without a shop filled with the right tools and equipment.

I have channels I watch...so many I get bored with. I have never not loved a single episode. This channel is the best, thank you!

Nothing is more fun than having to struggle in a parking lot and having it come together.

We have been talking about this for so long and it is finally here!

Grindhard out of the woods is going to have to be a regularly occurring part of this channel because this is some awesome content! It’s gonna be interesting seeing how many people recognize you guys…

Love the fact that this video is almost 45 minutes long a lot of these other videos that you see doing the same thing are only like 20 minutes ,15 minutes, I like the fact that this is an actual long experience that you get to watch, keep up the good content boys 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

As someone who will regularly help people who are broken down (I usually have a bag of tools on me) I don't see any problem finding fun in working on vehicles in parking lots or campgrounds. Seems like an amazing adventure

Let me know if you need any help with these, my whole channel is pretty much humvee maintenance.

As a person that once had a spooly humvee i could say that your humvees are actually in good shape

You boys are living the dream... thanks for bringing us along for the ride. From one Will who loves old Subarus to another, keep it up. Grind Hard is the best channel on the KZfaqs

If you've ever served and had to maintain your hmmwv then you know....that these things break just by looking at them wrong! hahahahaha

"What is wrong with our brains that this is fun?" So relatable

Ethan’s an absolute g for putting the straw in camera man’s drink

Years ago I mentioned how nice it would be to hang around with Ethan, and now I feel the same way. Fame and money has not changed ether of us.

Man, I can’t wait for the next episode. This is actually entertaining for real this time.

this was great. love Ethans happy face when the humvee finaly drives "properly"

The struggle to get the door closed reminded me of my old '74 Jeep CJ-5. Good times 😄

This was awesome! Your brains work exactly as intended and release rewarding chemicals when solving problems. This is what advanced our civilisation. Bravo!

Road trips with mates are the best and you get to come home with a present. Good on ya guys... Awesome to watch. 🥳👍🇦🇺

The sound of the pickup humvee immediately reminded me of a defect that my old Alpina B3 had. Minutes later I see a flex plate broken in the exact same way like the one from my Alpina was. The flex plate pieces even held together after uninstalling it, but the ratteling noise seems unmistakably

These dudes have the best attitudes while experiencing problems.

There’s something I find very exciting about these military surplus auctions. I myself lust after that Stewart & Stevenson thingie.

Ladies and gentlemen!! The video we have been teased and anticipating!!!!!

Edwin killed it on the music on this 💪🏻

as a military enthusiast watching this video amazes me how cool and powerful the humvees are, i find it funny that three non military serving civillians buying a us government military vehicle in an auction well i enjoyed watching the video this deserves a like and a subcribe!!!

Been a while since ive been this excited for a series on youtube.

its crazy how far Will has came on here. he went from NEVER being on camera to being one of the main characters!

Epic...wish I was there. Your enthusiasm in the face of adversity is infectious.

I worked with veterans for years as a commercial truck mechanic. Those guys hated Humvees. Also we had a local company that used milsurp deuces. One of those guys was almost brought to tears the day he had to fix one.

Having been in for 14 years, its weird to hear people geek out about Humvees

I was just thinking what Ethan said, "What is wrong with our brains that this is fun." Being resourceful, diagnosing weird unknown issues and succeeding is quite fun!

Ethans willingness too tackle any project and his can do, "I Cannot Be Defeated And I Will Not Quit" Attitude never ceases to amaze me! As Always, May God Bless you and yours! 😇

What is wrong with MY brain that THIS was the most fun to watch that I can remember for months.

Y'all put some seasoned military mechanics to shame. Outstanding job, guys!

Will’s panda shirt is Premium 👌🏽😆

"it's like doing a puzzle with big pieces" Agreed, Will. I usually just work on cars and light duty trucks, but I venture into a few medium duty trucks, and agricultural tractors, etc, and it's more or less just bit puzzles.

this so much fun to watch this adventure. Think how much they guys enjoyed it. Love you guys!

A flex plate swap in a Walmart parking lot with the bois. What a good time!

I'm always blown away by Ethan's innate strength. Bro probably doesn't even lift.

SO many flashbacks. Having one of my joes in the convoy leave the truck with the transfer case in L, cant figure out why the truck is ROARING for 2 hours and can barely make it into the double digit MPH's and its always something wrong on top of the operator. This is going to be my favorite series of your channel. Almost 30 years I have been with these vehicles and I have gone through just about everything you have... but I just call the wrecker to come get the truck which could be a day or 2 later. So many hours of my life stuck in a random parking lot on a convoy due to break downs. From deuce and half's, CUT-V's Hummers and HEMMITs.

it's hilarious that our tax dollars pay for these to be made and then we have to pay more to get our hands on some of them.

I love this episode, it has a old-school Top Gear/Grand Tour feel to it. Great job guys!

these types of videos always hit the right spot

The soldiers that last drove them probably rigged them to not run right ,unless they put certain parts back in place ,so nobody got to far from them in case someone "Acquired" their ride .😅🇺🇲😎👍

32:14 Loving what y’all do whilst doubling as entertainment is what makes your brain say *FUN* Ethan 😄

the change from "good vehicle!' to "is it ganna shift?!" was great.. lol

Those tiny Tabasco bottles out of MRE packs are so cool.

Mad respect guys awesome roadtrip

The boys look so thrilled!! The excitement is real. Big fan of the realness on your channel 🤝

Whenever I see channels road trip surplus HMMVWs I think of what the National Gaurd soldier at my high school career day said about driving them: “It’s pretty fun for about 10 minutes”

Been so hyped for this!!!

I was a small wheeled vehicle mechanic for the Army. You wouldn't believe the things we saw on those humvees. I was surprised some of those guys were supposed to be mechanics. The infantry was the worst. They tried wiring in there phones behind the dash to charge LMAO. If you know you know! Also some dude put water in the engine thinking it was the radiator. Like I said you couldn't believe what I saw!

You guys are doing stuff that some of us only dream of doing. God Speed and have fun all the way home.

Definitely enjoyed the Humvee trip. I would really enjoy seeing much more of this type adventure!! Nicely done!!

LOVE YOU GUYS!!

That moment when u go insane with laughter bc u weren't informed of the vehicles needs and it needs a trailer😂

Take a drink every time Edwin says “different”

lol the part where he says “what is wrong with our brains, that the is is fun?” Haha, I live for adventures and this kind of excitement. The unknown, the challenge and journey. I would go any day with these dude! I miss having friends like this that would be all in for doing this kind of stuff! It was smart to change the flex plate vs keep going, or flat dragging it, it wouldn’t have made it much farther I don’t think and only caused more damage. I can’t belive it was still even driving with the center broke out of the flex plate like that! That’s incredible! Billet flex plates!

Yes it’s finally out. I’ve been waiting this for a very long time. As as it was mentioned on the podcast a couple of months ago. You guys have inspired me so much as I am only 13 but have a bunch of projects kind of like yours but not as cool. I got some questions about the merch, but I don’t know how to get in contact with you guys? How do I get in contact with you guys?

That’s pretty cheap for a humvee

This is going to be one of the best of your series.

Can we talk about the bro moment where Ethan put straw in his cup and handed it to him, bring a tear to my eye

Pahahahah, dudes paying for the stuff that they already paid.

Love this video. Looking forward to the rest of the journey.

33:47 dude looks iconic on that window opening :)

Be cool see you make a submaraine out of one

I like how KZfaqrs drive all over the country in vehicles that aren't legal and I get pulled over and ticketed for looking at my grandma wrong...

I just want to say I love you guys. I really look forward to your uploads every week. Like you bring a little extra joy to me and I just wanna say thank you.

Now I can't wait on the 'Busa swapped Hummvee episodes!

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What a fun episode and adventure. You boys are livin’ the life!

Best episode in a grip💫🎉love the team work and camaraderie 🎉

Great watch fellas, had the same thing happen In Australia with an exported M1123, albeit a much cleaner ride than a gov planet truck but did over 4000km, trans went into Limp, ended up getting it to destination, required a new aftermarket TCU in and long story short had to rebuild the transmission long term, great truck now, super reliable love it. Have shared ur video to our Aus Hmmwv groups too! look forward to part 2. Another tip if the trans does gear up, check the relay behind the pass seat, big green thing. Mine was only letting 9v through, swapped to a civilian one 12v bam! trans worked again after I'd already spent a couple grand on TCU and other kit. A cheap simple fix if you're lucky.

Only these guys would describe TWO humvees as “drives like a dream!” 😂

One of the best, fun, budget top gear episodes ever. great job.

First video of yours I’ve ever seen. Subscribed, notifications on, all that stuff! Now to deep dive into everything else you’ve done! Great video guys

I love these videos where you all set out on an adventure, get something thats broken, and fix it on the way home. Seriously best video you have made in a while.