Just like Jeeps, they’re all over the place, and left in some of the strangest places. These trucks were built tough. They were built to last, obviously. They weren’t pretty, but they were totally functional in their time. There are some interesting rules, In the US, of how to claim ownership of an abandoned vehicle. Who knows, they might apply to abandoned military vehicles. First, know the rules in your state. Second, visit your local DMV to find out more about the rules of your state. Be sure and ask them about abandoned military vehicles as well. They may refer you to some government agency.
It’s actually odd, that with as many auto shows on cable, or other channels, no one has come up with a series on pimpin’ your military ride. Who knows, if you start brainstorming, you may end up being the first.
How much does a replacement or reprogrammed ‘plug and play’ ECU / ECM cost?
Note: A high quality vin matched replacement ECU / ECU is typically $600 less than dealer installed parts.