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Good job Nick. A little out of range for us but I'll start watching for something in our area. We took two trucks out for the Run for the Wall stop here local and got a lot of positive comments from the guys there.
I was (several years ago) on base at the check point when about 200 PGR guys...
I think this thread has kind of turned into my build thread. Here are a few more things completed.
Diffs, transfer, and trans lube all changed out
Refinished and painted 8 FMTV wheels
Mounted 8 395 Goodyears on the FMTV rims (2 spares)
Bleached and cleaned the inside of the box.
Expanded it...
Want:
Hood side panel latch
Springer seat
Fuel tanks (2)
Antenna (for use as a height gage)
Bead lock for FMTV wheel
Lift gate from a m820a2
Lower radiator hose
Seal kit for box and or cab
Aluminum ladder from an 820
Generator
100a alternator for Nhc-250
Have:
11 5 ton wheels with good tires...
Now that you have seen more of the guts of the van body than practically everyone, what do you think about making it non-expandable? Could you loose the flip out panels and permanently seal the exterior walls to the main structure? Just an idea I've been kicking around. The plan is to expand...
Got one side finished. They seem to fit well and look pretty good. Tomorrow I should have the other two rears on and be able to take it out for a drive.
M820 with FMTV wheels - YouTube