I Bought a Humvee and Tried Driving it 1452 Miles Home

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  • I Bought a Humvee and Tried Driving it 1452 Miles Home
    Shout out to Josh for helping us : / @horsetorquesdiesel
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  • @WestenChamplin
    @WestenChamplin  3 роки тому +828

    Shout out to josh for helping us with the Humvee: Here is his channel link show him some love
    ua-cam.com/channels/DmLo9XSj84wbyiVMeFAMnw.html

    • @ShironAdam
      @ShironAdam 3 роки тому +5

      I do believe that is all still considered military grade

    • @devin197601
      @devin197601 3 роки тому +9

      Abaondoned in Utah for the taliban there?

    • @Ethaneasye
      @Ethaneasye 3 роки тому +6

      Hey my dad has a set of hummer tires in Utah. Message me if your interested. He’s also got a h1 hummer limo that I think you’d like that’s also in Utah.

    • @msmithjr1990
      @msmithjr1990 3 роки тому +3

      You should check out fab rats UA-camr while your out there or Matt's off road recovery

    • @jeeper2184
      @jeeper2184 3 роки тому +1

      If you're still in the area I can help with getting the hummer set right, I do a lot of work on my deuce and a half by myself

  • @tylercook2577
    @tylercook2577 3 роки тому +8534

    “The military wasn’t really concerned with anyone stealing these, if you haven’t seen the news lately”

  • @ntdscherer
    @ntdscherer 2 роки тому +751

    I can't believe he stopped at a convenience store driving a vehicle with no windshield, and didn't buy any sunglasses.

    • @numnumb5969
      @numnumb5969 Рік тому +5

      Almost like there's nothing _shielding_ the _wind_ , notice how he's not wearing his hat either, those glasses would be on the side of the road

    • @ntdscherer
      @ntdscherer Рік тому +74

      @@numnumb5969 When the weather gets warm keep an eye out for people riding motorcycles with no helmet and no windscreen. They usually have sunglasses on, and those sunglasses don't end up on the side of the road, they stay on their faces right where they're supposed to be.

    • @BearOdessey
      @BearOdessey Рік тому

      @@numnumb5969 u can buy some sun glasses and tie them with ropes and etc.

    • @civicboi96
      @civicboi96 Рік тому +26

      @@numnumb5969 Not true actually. A good pair of sunglasses will hug your head and not fly off, at least mine never have going up to 70mph in a bass boat with no windshield.

    • @kyle8952
      @kyle8952 Рік тому +7

      @@numnumb5969 No they wouldn't, that's not true. Have you never seen someone on a motorbike wear glasses before?

  • @oldjedi9689
    @oldjedi9689 3 роки тому +6088

    This describes America perfectly ! Home Depot , oversized man, and a US Humvee. I love America lol good job guys

    • @adityasolanke2434
      @adityasolanke2434 3 роки тому +155

      And he had to drive there.. not like there aren't any airplanes!

    • @garyfx4790
      @garyfx4790 3 роки тому +60

      @@biazer9517 you are insane.. plus isn’t it the Mexicans you are terrified of? I guess the fear mongers on the far right are teaching you to be terrified of everything and that is something you might want to actually become aware of so you can start enjoying your life..

    • @chrisdsm9148
      @chrisdsm9148 3 роки тому +22

      Love you Americans

    • @nazimelon6653
      @nazimelon6653 3 роки тому +43

      @@biazer9517 the fuck is your issue my dude

    • @marleymatthews7633
      @marleymatthews7633 3 роки тому +5

      @@biazer9517 probably a good thing

  • @yuzusauce
    @yuzusauce Рік тому +110

    For anyone who hasn't experienced desert heat in this part of the country, I cannot overstate how insane this man is to drive through the desert in an overheating vehicle with no A/C and no doors

    • @eternalbeing3339
      @eternalbeing3339 Рік тому +5

      Yeah that heat is no joke down there. Add the heat off of the motor and he would be cooking.

    • @stevemuzak8526
      @stevemuzak8526 11 місяців тому

      And don't forget that he's obese as hell.

  • @korbell1089
    @korbell1089 3 роки тому +4093

    Civilian:"I am going to drive this surplus military equipment 1500 miles!"
    Veterans around the world: *Laugh into their beer mugs*

    • @mezmerizer0266
      @mezmerizer0266 3 роки тому +155

      Lemme see that PMCS log

    • @oxtail_yardiee3923
      @oxtail_yardiee3923 3 роки тому +273

      Idk why civilians think this thing is enjoyable to drive 😂😂😂

    • @jg5001
      @jg5001 3 роки тому +45

      @@mezmerizer0266 that 5988 has gotta be Circle X'd all the way thru. . .

    • @swaghauler8334
      @swaghauler8334 3 роки тому +38

      @@oxtail_yardiee3923 IT IS... once you have driven a Gamma Goat!

    • @northeastohioed7239
      @northeastohioed7239 3 роки тому +18

      Yep. Still laughing.

  • @Iaco__
    @Iaco__ 3 роки тому +501

    “Don’t worry I’ll be back for her”
    “And if not craigslist”
    Lmaoooo

    • @hydewhyte4364
      @hydewhyte4364 3 роки тому +11

      That line alone is worth a sub to his channel

    • @Iaco__
      @Iaco__ 3 роки тому +2

      @@hydewhyte4364 100 percent

    • @michaelhenderson6134
      @michaelhenderson6134 3 роки тому +2

      Sup

    • @farmerbill6855
      @farmerbill6855 3 роки тому +6

      Unlike our coward in chief, you go back and get your equipment.

  • @UncleDon226
    @UncleDon226 3 роки тому +1980

    Man, I used to drive these in the Army. Driving one on the highway makes you feel like a badass, but going down the highway in the gunner turret sitting behind an M2 makes you feel like King Big Dick.

    • @horaciotorres9075
      @horaciotorres9075 2 роки тому +10

      Dude HAHAHAHAH

    • @maxjameson7695
      @maxjameson7695 2 роки тому +27

      Thank you for your service sir

    • @killerbug05
      @killerbug05 2 роки тому

      There's only 2 ways I've heard veterans talk about humvees:
      1. Absolute pile of trash worst experience of their life they'll never recover from such a tragedy
      2. *Big dick energy*

    • @AdamD19D
      @AdamD19D 2 роки тому +17

      The M1151's we had were fucking terrifying at highway speeds... especially highway speeds on range roads lol

    • @kronk9418
      @kronk9418 2 роки тому +21

      Until you realize that you’re making the same amount of money as a warehouse worker; fighting for the rich.

  • @jpx1122
    @jpx1122 2 роки тому +283

    "...25 miles an hour, with the devil farting in your face!" Westen is a national treasure. We must protect him. Even if we have to protect him from himself.

    • @willypro4949
      @willypro4949 2 роки тому +3

      That's why you should contact your local representative to pass and approve the Westen Protection Act in Congress lol

  • @meme-xn6wr
    @meme-xn6wr 3 роки тому +510

    “The military wasn’t too concerned about people stealing these things….. if you haven’t watched the news” Loved it. Thanks for the awesome video man, can’t wait to see more. Will something more happen to the bus?

    • @coltonnewbury5665
      @coltonnewbury5665 3 роки тому +11

      He could prolly get a couple m16’s and blackhawks pretty cheap too

    • @raisethecolours
      @raisethecolours 3 роки тому +1

      The federal gov. Had tracking systems installed even on national guard vehicles. I was 63Bravo lololol

    • @takemygungetsomecopper7619
      @takemygungetsomecopper7619 3 роки тому +4

      It would make sense like can you imagine being shot at and you need to retreat I know american soldiers are train to engage asap and fight but it would suck if your bro lost the keys to the only car available

    • @meme-xn6wr
      @meme-xn6wr 3 роки тому +2

      @@takemygungetsomecopper7619 lmao yeah

    • @meme-xn6wr
      @meme-xn6wr 3 роки тому +1

      @@raisethecolours thank you for your service.

  • @hungryhungryhummer
    @hungryhungryhummer 3 роки тому +1358

    “The military doesn’t care about people steeling these things… if you haven’t watched the news lately”😂😂😂 Gold!

    • @Zzus321
      @Zzus321 3 роки тому +34

      Thay will be on eBay next week thanks to Joey 🍌🍌's

    • @spiderbrandt4066
      @spiderbrandt4066 3 роки тому +15

      @@Zzus321 Next week they will be for sale in Pakistan do you want a Blackhawk that ?

    • @ChicanoOne760
      @ChicanoOne760 3 роки тому +6

      You trust Afghanistanis to ship it here?

    • @ianmcvaigh6025
      @ianmcvaigh6025 3 роки тому +18

      SleepyJoe sucks is what he meant

    • @ramosel
      @ramosel 3 роки тому +4

      That was fucking cold dude.... and so true.

  • @shawndenio3513
    @shawndenio3513 3 роки тому +935

    I work on these here in kansas on Fort Riley, that looks like a M1097. They are notorious for overheating! It's always the fan clutch solenoid, time delay or the fan clutch itself. If you unplug the time delay the fan clutch should kick on if not your fan clutch is seized, if it is there's 6 screws on the back of it loosen them and tap around the fan clutch and sometimes it'll spring out then tighten the screws back up. It should kick on at about 180 degreese.

    • @mezmerizer0266
      @mezmerizer0266 3 роки тому +113

      This guy motor pools.

    • @thedoingwell
      @thedoingwell 3 роки тому +41

      Seems like you know that vehicle really good

    • @demicus
      @demicus 3 роки тому +80

      Now he knows where you are, he's gonna drive over there and ask the MPs at the gate "Yo some dude on UA-cam said he knows how to fix these fucks, can I borrow him for a bit?"

    • @Disbeat123
      @Disbeat123 3 роки тому +8

      Right by the windshield reservoir, remove the plug fan will spin all day .

    • @Patriot326
      @Patriot326 3 роки тому +2

      i was stationed at fort riley

  • @matthewatteberry8711
    @matthewatteberry8711 2 роки тому +250

    I was a 63B (mechanic) in the Army for a cav scout battalion and I can verify that these are pieces of shit. I replaced every single part on that monstrosity at least once for almost 5 years. It was good to see they finally moved on.

    • @darrickjohnson13
      @darrickjohnson13 2 роки тому

      100% piece of shit lol. I was a 91B

    • @GigglesClown
      @GigglesClown Рік тому +9

      Theyre finding their new home ukraine, where theyve fou a new lease on life.

    • @noneofyourbusiness9489
      @noneofyourbusiness9489 Рік тому

      My unit still has humvees, including soft shells from the 90s. Hate these pieces of shit.

    • @stepanfedorov561
      @stepanfedorov561 Рік тому +2

      @@GigglesClown Rather, they gain not life, but death *

    • @oban6051
      @oban6051 Рік тому +4

      I’m a 19D. Was a driver for about a year and a half when I started my career. The second I won my .50 gunner slot I vowed to never deal with truck shit again.

  • @dekonhulse9097
    @dekonhulse9097 3 роки тому +758

    “Its not like there just giving humvees away to every one else” THE TALIBAN

    • @BANDICOOT55
      @BANDICOOT55 3 роки тому +22

      Comes with a free dog

    • @eriksward6894
      @eriksward6894 3 роки тому +11

      Yeah I couldnt help thinking exactly that :D And helicopters, trucks, guns and so on.

    • @zackwarner4513
      @zackwarner4513 3 роки тому +1

      This shit had me rolling

    • @tstryker03
      @tstryker03 3 роки тому +4

      Sign me up for a Black Hawk

    • @jimjones994
      @jimjones994 3 роки тому +9

      The ones they gave the Taliban are even nicer and armed 🤣🤣🤣

  • @Chapter7Certified
    @Chapter7Certified 3 роки тому +1066

    “It’s not like they’re just giving them away to everyone else” BRUH

    • @mcpuddin6106
      @mcpuddin6106 3 роки тому +19

      Well not giving them to us

    • @redlinearroyo847
      @redlinearroyo847 3 роки тому +41

      *puts on turbin and grabs a ak47* "gimme one of them bad boys"

    • @JohnDoe-nz6bk
      @JohnDoe-nz6bk 3 роки тому +12

      @Stupid Liberals just like leftards?

    • @colinstace1758
      @colinstace1758 3 роки тому

      He was just in the wrong place at the wrong time is all 👍🤣

    • @bryant5467
      @bryant5467 3 роки тому +1

      Hah, I couldn't comment fast enough and ya beat me to it LMAO

  • @airborneinfantry23
    @airborneinfantry23 3 роки тому +1251

    Unplug the fan clutch solenoid so the engine fan is always on. Literally how we made one last a whole NTC rotation with the overheating problem

    • @GTAIVisbest
      @GTAIVisbest 3 роки тому +190

      Sounds like how I got my laptop to get through 20 minutes of far cry 3 without thermal throttling

    • @HighlanderMikeGolf
      @HighlanderMikeGolf 3 роки тому +85

      Yep, it makes the actuator/fan run constantly. Fuel mileage sucks…worse than normal, but it will save the motor.

    • @mikereagan5861
      @mikereagan5861 3 роки тому +36

      That hydraulic fan clutch assembly was such a joke. The "disconnect" for the win lol

    • @haussman242
      @haussman242 3 роки тому +13

      I’m going to ntc next week bro fuck my life.

    • @HighlanderMikeGolf
      @HighlanderMikeGolf 3 роки тому +8

      @@haussman242 You’ll love it…said no one ever! Actually, I didn’t mind it that much….spent several rotations there in late 90’s. Just got done working a contractor gig there as a gunnery trainer. It’s all what you make of it.

  • @Windows98R
    @Windows98R 2 роки тому +626

    He’s like the perfect guy to be in a Humvee, specifically a one without any doors, any roof and any windows.

    • @ianmangham4570
      @ianmangham4570 2 роки тому +18

      Too heavy, he caused that puncture 😂

    • @casematecardinal
      @casematecardinal 2 роки тому +20

      @@ianmangham4570 that tire was so dry rotten, I'm suprised it made it more than a few dozen miles at highway speeds before spreading itself

  • @foxtrotwhiskey874
    @foxtrotwhiskey874 3 роки тому +968

    This Dude represents America in its purest form! Cool, chill , fun loving & Friendly ! I would love to have a beer w/ you man! keep up the good work!

  • @TOASTMEDIA
    @TOASTMEDIA 3 роки тому +263

    "The military really wasn't concerned about anybody stealing these things, if you haven't watched the news lately" Damn, Wes comedy on point.

    • @scottfrazier131
      @scottfrazier131 3 роки тому +4

      No truer words have ever been spoken!!

    • @noahjohns7954
      @noahjohns7954 3 роки тому +5

      Meh they can’t upkeep anything we left. They’ll run out of stuff like fluids after a week, every day the fluids on those things had to be topped off. Can’t wait to see how many get ditched when they break down or something.

    • @TOASTMEDIA
      @TOASTMEDIA 3 роки тому +3

      @@noahjohns7954 that's why it's funny

    • @noahjohns7954
      @noahjohns7954 3 роки тому +2

      @@TOASTMEDIA I know. Can’t wait to find out what will really happen

    • @user-manny43
      @user-manny43 3 роки тому +2

      @@noahjohns7954 same thought I had about the firearms.

  • @amejia3305uuujjeggtt
    @amejia3305uuujjeggtt 3 роки тому +559

    “Yeah if not, Craigslist.” Perfect way to end the video with Westen doing the pikachu face meme lol.

  • @hamishcounsell5579
    @hamishcounsell5579 Рік тому +6

    9:19 that is the perfect cutaway
    "wouldnt want you to scratch my Humvee"
    "so anyway something fell off the back yesterday"
    lmao

  • @nilsarnedahlberg
    @nilsarnedahlberg 3 роки тому +58

    We did talk about "field-wise repairs" when I was in the Swedish army. That windshield and roof looks right on spot for that definition.

  • @bowhunter1014
    @bowhunter1014 3 роки тому +421

    As a mechanic in the military and having to work on those all the time I will say the fact that he made it that far before that tire blew kinda shocked me. And them gauges on that thing don’t always work right that’s one of the big problems we have on ours. Well the gauges and the flashers in them are our main problems usually

    • @seanlibin
      @seanlibin 3 роки тому +4

      I found the GPCs and PCBs would crap out and the fan belts liked to break

    • @mattevans1643
      @mattevans1643 3 роки тому +14

      The main problems other than bulbs and the turn signal stock, are the fuel pumps, and the PCB. They always go out, because the unit is too lazy to fix the actual problem and they just want the quick solution. It also doesn't help when the operators do their PMCS and don't notice it doesn't have any fluids, because it's all burned up. But if I try to order the correct parts, that's a problem because it costs to much. It's really stupid that I have to let them destroy it before I can order the correct parts.

    • @Angry-Lynx
      @Angry-Lynx 3 роки тому +3

      Why it overheats from calm drive on flat road

    • @wickedcabinboy
      @wickedcabinboy 3 роки тому +5

      @@Angry-Lynx - bad thermostat.

    • @ptrgr72
      @ptrgr72 3 роки тому +9

      For a military vehicle, shouldn't it work smoothly under any conditions?

  • @drewcagno
    @drewcagno 2 роки тому +35

    Next to the coolant expansion tank is a plug. If you unplug it the radiator fan runs constantly. If you have an MRE box you can totally use the cardboard as a temporary thermostat gasket.

    • @raulluis1673
      @raulluis1673 Рік тому +7

      I'm sorry you know this :(
      Thank you for your service 😤

  • @bbkr7910
    @bbkr7910 3 роки тому +391

    "It's not like you're just giving them away to everyone else." Got yourself a subscriber from that right there!

  • @okcoach
    @okcoach 3 роки тому +94

    “I think you can go halfway up that mountain if you wanted to”
    “Why you say halfway” Favorite part

    • @Some_person.
      @Some_person. 3 роки тому +5

      And then they blew a tire halfway through the mountains

  • @noturdad5354
    @noturdad5354 3 роки тому +137

    “if you stand back and squint, it looks good.” i literally just found this channel and i’m loving you💀💀💀

  • @buonafortuna8928
    @buonafortuna8928 2 роки тому +1

    Great. Loved the plywood roof and plexi glass screen. Love a beer with you, great guy.

  • @bluelude2001
    @bluelude2001 3 роки тому +190

    "The military really wasn't concerned with people stealing these things, if you watched the news lately" 😆 I'm dead

    • @warrenpuckett4203
      @warrenpuckett4203 3 роки тому +4

      Been my experience if you push them past 55 MPH for a hour or so. They quit and need copious wrench work.

    • @r.milton7920
      @r.milton7920 3 роки тому +2

      Classic

  • @ClawBoss
    @ClawBoss 3 роки тому +629

    115° with no doors. OH YEAH! 🔥

    • @jmacftw3776
      @jmacftw3776 3 роки тому +10

      Tiktok dude what’s up

    • @jhallawesome
      @jhallawesome 3 роки тому +13

      Wow the bus driver, I did expect you here! Hola!👋

    • @jasoncarter251
      @jasoncarter251 3 роки тому +4

      bussss driverrrrr

    • @mrmoustacheo268
      @mrmoustacheo268 3 роки тому +4

      Never expected to see you here

    • @jeeper2184
      @jeeper2184 3 роки тому +3

      Yeah I live in st. George where he got stuck, I drive a deuce and a half, ive got a roof at least but all the doors and windows all open when it gets hot, even if its raining, better to get wet than heat stroke.

  • @filmgimix4728
    @filmgimix4728 3 роки тому +263

    This is the most love this Humvee has ever received 😂

  • @GetUnrealistic
    @GetUnrealistic 3 роки тому +134

    First time watching any of your videos, and I must say you're one cool dude, man. I like how you kept your cool and remained humorous despite all the car troubles lol Mad respect!

    • @maleman1342
      @maleman1342 2 роки тому +4

      Disposable income is amazing

  • @OcAirsoft
    @OcAirsoft 3 роки тому +1096

    Imagine fueling that up in California 👀

    • @jeffputman8242
      @jeffputman8242 3 роки тому +17

      Yes it sucks,...even with farm fuel.....

    • @nofacemtb9481
      @nofacemtb9481 3 роки тому +16

      I just filled up my Jeeps at $4.59/gal (southern California).

    • @commaro17
      @commaro17 3 роки тому +4

      They take jet fuel so that makes it even more expensive

    • @amimrie
      @amimrie 3 роки тому +13

      @MagicStick 8.25 dollars in uk.

    • @1marcelfilms
      @1marcelfilms 3 роки тому +3

      lucky bastards price now 10 dollar per gallon here for the low ethanol fuel

  • @kayzeaza
    @kayzeaza 2 роки тому +41

    I like how instead of buying sunglasses or a mask or something he just builds a windshield LOL

  • @DAngeloDino
    @DAngeloDino 3 роки тому +156

    Only Wes can make the drivers seat of a Humvee look tight lol.
    Classic line “looks great if you stand back and squint.” I’m using that one, probably a lot.
    Oh, and it’s only flat about 30% so you all are good!

    • @brandenlane344
      @brandenlane344 3 роки тому +2

      ALL the seats on a HMMWV are tight... unless you are a small person.

  • @jeffgentry6728
    @jeffgentry6728 3 роки тому +23

    I spent 6yrs in the USMC in a heavy machine gun platoon, we had the hard top humvee's, I don't know how they designed them, all the heat from the engine comes right in to the passenger compartment, you can cook a can of soup on the engine block though.

  • @stevedevries2891
    @stevedevries2891 3 роки тому +92

    I appreciate this video so much. After active duty, I spent time as our CO's driver while in the Reserves. I drove a humvee - it did have a windshield and, technically it had door (the fabric kind that have zip up windows). One summer we had to take the company of fuel tanker trucks from Traverse City, MI to Omaha, NE (800mi or so). The company left in three platoons separated by 15 minutes. The CO wanted to drive between them, so we had to catch up from time to time with different platoons. That meant driving over 70mph for the first 2 hours of the trip. We ran out of gas before we had gone 200 miles. Additionally, because there was no AC, we ran with the window unzipped and my short-sleeved arm hanging out the window. When we got to Omaha my left arm was so badly burned it took weeks to get back to normal.
    Anyway - driving a Humvee is fun in little bursts. Not as fun as a tank - but fun none the less. If you're going over 100 miles though, hitch a ride on a blackhawk.

  • @ProjectXclusive
    @ProjectXclusive Рік тому +3

    "stand back and squint ,it looks good ! " oh man this guy 😂😂

  • @masterbates7016
    @masterbates7016 3 роки тому +20

    That tow was epic. First time meeting you and it was to help you out in a bind

  • @paulj9375
    @paulj9375 3 роки тому +28

    I have been to Yermo many times. I’m a veteran and I greatly enjoyed watching this. My Humvees were always in terrible shape as well. “It was suppose to be 15 mins but it took an hour!” - exactly how the service is. Thanks for this! Very entertaining!

  • @Chris-fj6pr
    @Chris-fj6pr 3 роки тому +12

    8:50 “The military wasn’t really concerned about anybody stealing these, if you haven’t watched the news lately…”
    That caught me so off guard 🤣

  • @trishweber9695
    @trishweber9695 2 роки тому +1

    When I was long haul trucking i never once seen a military convoy without at least one broken down humvee. usually there were a couple.

  • @97JoMiller
    @97JoMiller 3 роки тому +64

    LMAO, "The military isn't all that concerned with someone stealing one of these things if you haven't watched the news lately" Westen, you're awesome!

    • @Alex-bj7ot
      @Alex-bj7ot 3 роки тому +1

      Lol

    • @Kevin15673
      @Kevin15673 3 роки тому +3

      @Will Kelly I'm pretty sure almost everyone knows that

    • @Nikkk6969
      @Nikkk6969 3 роки тому

      @Will Kelly it wasn’t millions it was billions.

  • @syrupchugger4266
    @syrupchugger4266 3 роки тому +76

    As a former mechanic in the army, I'm surprised you made it that far lol

  • @williamsmith8698
    @williamsmith8698 3 роки тому +62

    I work on these for a living. Unplug the relay for the fan. Will help the overheating problem. Also the driveline rubbing is caused by the body mount bushings being wore out or gone.

    • @davidhenderson3400
      @davidhenderson3400 2 роки тому

      After you unplug it do you just leave it unplugged or do you jump it out so it runs all the time?

    • @williamsmith8698
      @williamsmith8698 2 роки тому

      Who are you talking to me?

    • @williamsmith8698
      @williamsmith8698 2 роки тому

      @@davidhenderson3400 you just leave it unpluged it keeps the fan engaged. But thats only on the older models. These newe hummvees are set up different

    • @williamsmith8698
      @williamsmith8698 2 роки тому

      @Borat Sagdiyev i wish i was a actor and singer like the will smith.

    • @australiantruckspotting8883
      @australiantruckspotting8883 2 роки тому +1

      @@williamsmith8698 but now you’d be banned from the Oscars !!

  • @chaosdubz8592
    @chaosdubz8592 Рік тому +1

    I was in the USMC and when he said he would try to bring a Humvee from Calli to Kansas I knew this man was crazy. Subscribed.

  • @_houseboat_4877
    @_houseboat_4877 3 роки тому +44

    As someone that lives in Kansas. I'm proud to have this guy in my state!!

    • @kps84094
      @kps84094 3 роки тому +7

      As someone who lives in Utah, I am proud to have this guy break down in my state!

    • @JoeSykes94
      @JoeSykes94 3 роки тому +5

      As someone that lives in Ohio. I'm proud to have this guy have a UA-cam channel I can watch from the comfort of my own home!!

    • @ZiggyGood
      @ZiggyGood 3 роки тому

      As a guy who lives in Arizona. I’m proud to have this guy in my country

  • @CenlaSelfDefenseConcepts
    @CenlaSelfDefenseConcepts 3 роки тому +10

    2:52 unplug the time delay module (little flat box with plugs next to the washer reservoir) the fan will stay on your gas mileage will suck even more but it won't overheat. I spent six years working on Humvees for a contractor on Ft Polk and we had to do that hack more than once on our own recovery trucks

  • @clintprice2123
    @clintprice2123 3 роки тому +8

    Westin, you have a great mellow disposition, keep these great videos coming.

  • @CityofSitkaRP
    @CityofSitkaRP 2 роки тому +1

    he reminds me of my grandpa sometime because, Quote: 'Anything Else we might need? i think that it," and also Do you think it will make it to Kansas?" (Not Kansas but like " do you think it will make it?" Love your videos man

  • @TheGreatRodan
    @TheGreatRodan 3 роки тому +86

    "We have a roof, we have windows this is practically a Jeep wrangler now" 🤣

  • @ZenZill
    @ZenZill 3 роки тому +20

    Once you pulled up to the Home Depot, I knew I was truly invested into this video. Love these car project/road trip videos, this has got to be the best one on YT in a hot minute- at least that I've seen.

  • @AutoAuctionRebuilds
    @AutoAuctionRebuilds 3 роки тому +548

    The military isn't too concerned with people stealing them incase you haven't seen the news lately lol. MOST EPIC STATEMENT ON UA-cam! #MURICA

    • @carlohemi
      @carlohemi 3 роки тому +1

      @Mark Hepworth Not anymore!!! Taliban opened a used Humvee dealership and they're selling like hotcakes to Iran, Pakistan, China, Russia, Qatar...

    • @Blvo1
      @Blvo1 3 роки тому

      @Mark Hepworth they are giving some of them to Pakistan some weapons too as pak army helped them in training n fighting afgans. Pakistan is selling all the stuff cheap. China is definitely helping thm sideways. It's a collaborative shit they are doing

  • @thundercy
    @thundercy 2 роки тому +28

    It so much reminds me of my series 3 landrover. It also overheats as hell but still going strong considering its age.

    • @BristolBerg
      @BristolBerg 2 роки тому

      It works because you can afford the repair cost lol.

  • @Pelbee54
    @Pelbee54 3 роки тому +15

    “I can see where we got it!.. It’s right there!!”.. Mate so many hilarious quotes in this video you are a legend.

  • @sethwells5266
    @sethwells5266 3 роки тому +221

    The fact you made it that far with a humvee straight from the military is quite impressive 😂

    • @shortthrow50
      @shortthrow50 3 роки тому

      Why? You think the military gonna use crap that can’t survive extreme conditions?

    • @Ickoryprivate
      @Ickoryprivate 3 роки тому +9

      @@shortthrow50 that’s exactly what I think, humvee’s are inconsistent at best, and not uncommonly inoperable. They’re built incredibly cheaply

    • @Billy28376
      @Billy28376 3 роки тому +20

      They spend their life operated by man children. Trust me I know. I used to test the new ones my unit received. New they’re great. After years of abuse and neglect. Not so much. These things are literally driven like they’re stolen constantly.

    • @sethwells5266
      @sethwells5266 3 роки тому +4

      @@shortthrow50 seeing how they are built by the cheapest bidder, I get it’s not junk but knowing people who drove military vehicles.. they break down a lot and are constantly having to be worked on. Brand new not a problem, used and abused for years by the military, problems lol you think it was driven like a one owner 1990s Cadillac bought new and garage kept its whole life? Those things get put to the test 😂 why you think it has low miles and being sold? Unreliable.

    • @marem3038
      @marem3038 3 роки тому

      @@Billy28376 The soldiers don’t own them so they don’t care I guess

  • @TimeBucks
    @TimeBucks 3 роки тому +214

    Your videos are awesome

  • @jaymac7203
    @jaymac7203 2 роки тому +6

    When he broke down within sight of where he got it from 😭😭😭 lol

  • @DJTheMetalheadMercenary
    @DJTheMetalheadMercenary 3 роки тому +27

    Death Valley would've been the hottest desert you drove through, thankfully it was at night so yaknow, only a little less death. Hell of a trip for a HMMV dude, if you can imagine also wearing long sleeve uniforms and pants, over 25lb. of kevlar and hard plates and a helmet-- then our ammo and equipment to bulk on top of that, then you'd have a little more of an idea of how miserable these beasts are when we were on deployments haha. Drink water! Enjoy the 50mph steed of greatness my dude.

  • @oldfart43311
    @oldfart43311 3 роки тому +16

    Dude, when I subbed I never would have dreamed you would become my go to get happy channel. Here we are with giant smiles especially with the devil farting in the face!!! Thank you sooooooo much!!

  • @mrcaboosevg6089
    @mrcaboosevg6089 3 роки тому +276

    "The military wasn't concerned about people stealing these if you haven't watched the news lately" That's some solid shade right there

    • @Pike3916
      @Pike3916 3 роки тому +3

      Same as when the BC says we're going to convoy 150 miles. 😂

    • @dompido7037
      @dompido7037 3 роки тому

      Of course every taliban and isis also have a humvee

    • @Kit_Bear
      @Kit_Bear 3 роки тому

      @@dompido7037 I'm thinking the US government left all that shit deliberately just to piss the Taliban off when they can't operate or fix anything. It's like giving a car to a dog. Sure. It can drive if you put it's paws on the steering wheel but as soon as you let it try on it's own it can't.
      Did you see them trying to fly that helicopter. That's some funny shit right there. Very primitive people.

    • @jebes909090
      @jebes909090 2 роки тому

      @@Kit_Bear dont worry, im sure china's helping themselves to all that

  • @sandis52
    @sandis52 2 роки тому

    I like all the army staff as well. Especially made in USA. Like without thinking! Greetings from Latvia!

  • @DocVanfox
    @DocVanfox 3 роки тому +24

    "What's even worse in the HUMVEE is trying to cook us alive. I don't know how but it's just blowing hot air in my face!"
    That's their specialty. At least you're not in full kit and it's doing that. Significantly less pleasant.

    • @danf4616
      @danf4616 3 роки тому +2

      I think the plan was to give 5000 of them to the Taliban. That'll teach 'em!

    • @DocVanfox
      @DocVanfox 3 роки тому +1

      @@danf4616 they'll be so miserable and hot. That'll learn em.

  • @scottlaplantelaplante990
    @scottlaplantelaplante990 3 роки тому +10

    Back in the mid-80's I lived in South Bend, IN. They made these in Mishawaka, IN (city just to the east) and drove the finished vehicles on US Highway 20 from the assembly plant out to the holding and testing grounds on the west side of South Bend. These mini-convoys of Hummers had no windshields...just like this one. The drivers were always wearing helmets with visors...which is what I thought Westen may do.

  • @VinayKapoor
    @VinayKapoor 3 роки тому +48

    Video editing is amazing 🔥

  • @jrjohnson5339
    @jrjohnson5339 Рік тому

    Westen ur my kinda people!!! Best channel on UA-cam hands down..may ur success continue u deserve it, big heart big smile and always happy..the world needs more guys like u and ur crew.much love from Ohio🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @daviddillinghamjr2482
    @daviddillinghamjr2482 4 місяці тому +1

    I like how when Westen is buying a military Humvee without no doors and no windshield and no roof

  • @berniepeskett2566
    @berniepeskett2566 3 роки тому +7

    I love that you bought the Humvee! Don’t care how bad a reputation they have, nothing is cooler in my opinion. Safe drive home. Keep the awesome content coming. 👍🇨🇦

  • @realrickharrison3103
    @realrickharrison3103 3 роки тому +120

    *U.S. military* :Gives Taliban free humvees
    *Also U.S. military* :The best I can do is 1 year wait to civilians

    • @kova1577
      @kova1577 3 роки тому +17

      @Brock Brewn yeah even though the citizens literally paid for the equipment to begin with

    • @HubertofLiege
      @HubertofLiege 3 роки тому +5

      Bidens America

  • @cakearmy_maxgaming6346
    @cakearmy_maxgaming6346 3 роки тому +140

    Could've just got a humvee for free. Shipping from Afghanistan can't be that expensive.

    • @SVOddball
      @SVOddball 3 роки тому +6

      @Not RickRoll 👇., I can't trust your name...and a random link.

    • @super6954
      @super6954 3 роки тому +10

      If you want more fun just wait until the Chinese copy the Blackhawks they'll no doubt be loaned by their new friends in Afghanistan , and then start selling them cheap on Amazon with free shipping !

    • @trashbandit2449
      @trashbandit2449 3 роки тому

      @@SVOddball I'll sacrifice myself to find out
      Edit - Got an ad, read the first comment and it said "you got me". Too afraid to look any further so I backed out

    • @SVOddball
      @SVOddball 3 роки тому

      @@trashbandit2449 Good work scout we shall bypass this trap and move on.

    • @sammyn9345
      @sammyn9345 3 роки тому

      @@super6954 blackhawks bud arent special most countries have them

  • @chase-2-2
    @chase-2-2 2 роки тому +1

    >Humvee has to stop because it's overheating
    >Opens coolant tank
    >Hot steam comes out
    >Coolant comes out
    >Good job my man

  • @cash2.0
    @cash2.0 3 роки тому +4

    I know the feeling. I bought a diesel Ram in South Dakota that needed work and drove it to Cali. Left at 4am and arrived at 8am the next day. Going through Wyoming I was like, "oh please don't break down." Fueled up in Sloan, Nevada to avoid the high fuel prices in Cali for the rest of the trip home. Truck averaged 25mpg. Not bad for a 3/4 ton 4x4. Totally enjoyed your video.

  • @ABoringTool
    @ABoringTool 3 роки тому +99

    4 valets were trying to figure out who was gonna get canned over forgetting the key 😂

  • @josephberish3156
    @josephberish3156 3 роки тому +55

    Some of the newer thermostat sensors let these things run at 230°. But unplugging the fan clutch solenoid would help keep the running temp down

  • @That_Son_Ofa_Itch
    @That_Son_Ofa_Itch 2 роки тому

    I did 2700 in a fox body lx 4banger that was 32 years old at the time. Lol
    It constantly over heated and actually only made it about 1/3 the way there before it chugalugged itself out.
    Little thing was an awesome car though despite being ragged out by the previous owners before it was gifted to me.
    Loved it. And watching this threw me right back behind the wheel of that little stang, cruising on the highways of p.a on my way back to Texas.
    If you haven’t done a full road trip through the us by car. Do it. You only live once so trust me the views you’ll see are worth it.

  • @michaello7635
    @michaello7635 3 роки тому +513

    Back in my home town Afghanistan everyone drives an Humvee courtesy of your tax money.

  • @SergeiWhobichakokov
    @SergeiWhobichakokov 3 роки тому +7

    One of the funniest UA-cam videos I have watched in a while. Thanks for recording your journey! Can't wait to see the rest!

  • @jakescoot147
    @jakescoot147 3 роки тому +4

    I've watched this channel grow from barely anything to one of my favorite channels. Love watching your videos and the way you carry yourself dude! Keep on doing you brother!

  • @zenzibar28
    @zenzibar28 2 роки тому +4

    Dude the quality and consistency of your content is insane dude I just found your channel and I'm loving the fuck out of it!

  • @Tundraholic
    @Tundraholic 3 роки тому +34

    When I was in the Marines doin Motor t things.We always had the newbies go and fetch the humvee "keys". 🤣 😂

    • @alexanderberg7449
      @alexanderberg7449 3 роки тому +4

      A buddy of mine had his newbies go out to pull-start a humvee with the steering wheel cable lock.

    • @Tundraholic
      @Tundraholic 3 роки тому +1

      @@alexanderberg7449 😂

    • @prestonhelmick566
      @prestonhelmick566 3 роки тому +2

      Or tighten the Pindle hook

    • @lelandgaunt9985
      @lelandgaunt9985 2 роки тому

      Technically they do need keys for locking cable.

  • @mplsmtnbiker3867
    @mplsmtnbiker3867 3 роки тому +188

    If only there were something that could protect your eyes while driving with no windshield.......

    • @spamspace6878
      @spamspace6878 3 роки тому +13

      You mean Sunglasses?

    • @rrud59
      @rrud59 3 роки тому +23

      This dude always in sunglasses, except for this day. Smh

    • @kevn99
      @kevn99 3 роки тому +3

      Was SHOUTING Westen! PLEASE put on a pair of glasses ! ! Safety/Sun/Rx/Goggles ANYTHING ! !

    • @WestenChamplin
      @WestenChamplin  3 роки тому +65

      @@rrud59 loaned my sunglasses to the cameramen.

    • @spaceemperorkarl121
      @spaceemperorkarl121 3 роки тому +16

      Should get some old school driving goggles XD Like the kind pilots used to wear.

  • @andrewfalenski6583
    @andrewfalenski6583 3 роки тому +25

    Make sure you save the “run flat” part of the wheel when you get a new tire.

  • @santiagovillarreal8735
    @santiagovillarreal8735 2 роки тому +10

    The wood and the glass are some new upgrades to make the humvee lighter (military grade)

  • @joeshmoe1436
    @joeshmoe1436 3 роки тому +60

    I love how he didn't start wearing sunglasses till after he got a windshield lol ,

    • @madmex2k
      @madmex2k 3 роки тому +1

      He said his camera man was wearing them when there was no windshield.

  • @TowPiglet
    @TowPiglet 3 роки тому +280

    I’ve picked up at the Gov Planet before, nice job 👍🏻

  • @andy_actually_
    @andy_actually_ 3 роки тому +32

    “I think you can go halfway up that mountain if you wanted to”
    “Why you say halfway”😂😂😂😂😂

  • @aritzserrano2956
    @aritzserrano2956 2 роки тому

    Man...... those shots from the different states were sooo cool...!! Utah, New Mexico, California, Las Vegas......!! Thats why a road trip are worth to do some day

  • @hdhhbsbbauudb
    @hdhhbsbbauudb 3 роки тому +9

    Your humor got me hooked, can't wait to see the follow up to this

  • @davidgalvez4803
    @davidgalvez4803 3 роки тому +50

    As a 3531 motor transportation op former USMC I can confirm that’s exactly how a basic day in the life is for us driving in the CA dessert I’m impressed it didn’t blow up on the way to LV 🤣

  • @jackgolden1774
    @jackgolden1774 3 роки тому +36

    I love how it’s already overheated and pressurized and he just takes the anti freeze cap off

  • @alphanexus4333
    @alphanexus4333 2 роки тому +1

    Just a heads up if you didn’t already figure this out, when you drive a HMMWV you’re supposed to got about 45 mph and no faster than that, they’re not designed to go that fast

  • @KevinKeys
    @KevinKeys 3 роки тому +113

    It would have been great if Matt's off-road Recovery would have towed him.

    • @josgovaars8899
      @josgovaars8899 3 роки тому +6

      I was expecting it.

    • @johncuervo3019
      @johncuervo3019 3 роки тому +4

      Wes has never heard of him

    • @remraf72
      @remraf72 3 роки тому +7

      I was thinking the same, AFTER all, when in Utah !

    • @tterry5928
      @tterry5928 3 роки тому +8

      Wess should take it through the dunes when he comes back for it. I’m probably wrong but I don’t think Matt has pulled out a military humvee yet. Either way, it would make a great episode.
      We just got a call for a….

    • @grimmiegrim7510
      @grimmiegrim7510 3 роки тому +3

      My wife and I said the same thing! I told my wife he could stash it at house I live 50 miles north of St George.

  • @twofortydrifter
    @twofortydrifter 3 роки тому +13

    This might just be the most positive thing I've seen in the last two weeks.

  • @kevinfix2837
    @kevinfix2837 3 роки тому +5

    Having done similar I subscribed just to see that smile on your face when the mission is accomplished. You got this brother!!!!

  • @Tommy.McLean
    @Tommy.McLean 2 роки тому

    I did two tours in Iraq and have wanted one ever since. Great video. Thank you my frogs

  • @c4galore522
    @c4galore522 3 роки тому +27

    "I think you could get half way up that mountain if you wanted to."
    "Why'd you say half way?"
    HALF WAY UP A MOUNTAIN LATER: 13:17

  • @Taylor.m87
    @Taylor.m87 3 роки тому +27

    That was a blast to watch. Laughed my ass of the entire time. Can't wait to see part 2. Good luck

  • @1marcelfilms
    @1marcelfilms 3 роки тому +121

    Life sure looks like fun when you have money, time and friends

    • @destroyerarmor
      @destroyerarmor 3 роки тому +3

      @Mark Hepworth fake friends though

    • @hahahahailold
      @hahahahailold 3 роки тому +11

      @@destroyerarmor But friends, none the less.

    • @therealbadbob2201
      @therealbadbob2201 3 роки тому +3

      Huh. I have none of those.

    • @1marcelfilms
      @1marcelfilms 3 роки тому

      @@therealbadbob2201 why do you follow me

    • @Bulmaatthemecca
      @Bulmaatthemecca 3 роки тому +1

      @@1marcelfilms tf you mean? He wanted a friend. Lol

  • @Simple_Dave_Jr
    @Simple_Dave_Jr Рік тому +1

    Try driving a stryker through the mountain pass between ft lewis and yakima during January. In a convoy, in a blizzard, maintaining a speed of 45 mph. You haven't experienced road rage until a VW beetle jumps into your convoy of 45,000 lb vehicles. Uhg......btw you hit 70 mph in a humvee it feels like you are taking flight 😂

  • @alonzo6488
    @alonzo6488 3 роки тому +44

    I laughed so hard when you said it’s not like there giving them to somebody else lol

    • @Schwarzgeist89
      @Schwarzgeist89 3 роки тому +5

      That’s a good one.. no thanks to good ol’ Joe

    • @scoobums13
      @scoobums13 3 роки тому +3

      Only to the fucken Talibweenies

    • @ryanbrown1598
      @ryanbrown1598 3 роки тому +1

      Shit me tooo i spit my damn beer out!!! Thanks for that you owe me a beer!!!!