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Under the Dash Light Switch Panel Today I got the chance to finally mount my light switch panel. The panel itself is made from steel angle iron I got from Home Depot. I just cut her down to length and drilled a series of holes for the rotary switches and toggle switches. I originally planned on...

Thanks KP, I go down and buy a 3 day trip permit (some states have 7 day trip permits).

Overhead LS-671 Loudspeaker Console/Rearview Mirror Project I've been working off/on trying to figure out the overhead speaker/rearview mirror console. I bought a bunch of military mounts for another project and some left over (still have a bunch left over if anyone's interested). This mount...

Thanks guys I appreciate the kind words.

Hmm, I may have one pair left. I'll have to search in my garage heap of parts to see if I can locate them.

Light Power Wire Project Next project was to run my power wires for the lights. I ran three 12 AWG Presolite wires from the battery compartment, down through the battery drain hose, up over the tranny to the firewall of the truck. On the firewall, I have three 15 AMP military circuit breakers...

Back Up Light Switch and Status Light Project This is the start of my wiring project for this truck. First order of business was getting the back up light switch/status light completed. The bracket used was nothing more than an M35A2 Airshift Lever bracket, M939 series battery switch, Low Air...

Lights for the Project Here's the lights I'm using. Sorry these are just generic lights off the internet but they're exactly what I'm using. Pics: 1- Aurora 24v incandescent bulb armored lights for back up lights (I like the small size as opposed to the 7" RCL's) 2- Forward Infrared Lights 3-...

Thanks Juan! I bought a piece of angle iron that will be around 8 inches long. I'm going to drill a series of holes for the switches. I'm contemplating toggle switches for future projects as well...hahaha. It's hard to do a project without trying to think way far ahead. A guy can certainly get...

Next Phase-External Lighting Just dropped $200 on military wire connectors, wire, and switches. As with my previous M923 build, I am going to adorn the truck with a series of 6 Trucklite Route Clearance Lights. I have three different styles of RCL's that I am going to use. Today I predrilled...

Videos added to post #46 and #47 After several attempts, I finally got my Motorola Droid X2 to communicate with YouTube. I've put up two videos. Check out Post #46 for the before video and post #47 for the after video. I'm due for another smart phone, so hopefully I'll get one that's a bit more...

Side by side comparisons Thought I'd post some close side by side comparisons w/before and after pics. Grrr, pics are out of order. One of these days I'll figure out how to post these pics...hahaha

Wiper Motor Switch and LED Dashlights I've gotten a couple emails asking about the wiper motor switch and LED's. Here's what I used

Interior Cab Paint Complete Now the foundation is done, I can get going on my mod projects. So at this point, I am going to continue concentrating on the cab. As with all my projects, I am a bit of a purist. The greatest compliment would be a soldier not to notice anything on my trucks...

Getting things fixed, primed, and replaced This was probably the toughest phase on the cab. My impatience kept trying to get the best of me. One thing that kept lingering was the finished project...what would it look like? While working on the cab, I kept having deja vous moments of when I was...

Interior Cab Pics BEFORE Here are pics of the cab before I got started on her. Pics: 1- Angled cab shot showing the brown center console insulation cover and brown floor mat 2- Mismatched passenger cushion covers (Old Cotton Duck fabric and New Nylon) 3- Dash didn't look too bad at all 4-...

Apology for not keeping updated Hey guys, I apologize for my absence from this thread. Between just being busy and the lousy weather, I haven't had a chance to take many pics or progress on this project as I would have liked. Currently, the cab of my M925A1 is fully painted and is currently...

Drives outstanding. Seriously, these 5 tons drive easier than my wifes Escalade. Albeit, these trucks hardly have any creature comforts...just the way I like it:-). I insured this truck with State Farm Classical Vehicle insurance. So I'm limited to 2000 miles/ year. No problem with the fuel...

Thank you. I've found the best way to learn about these trucks is to get one;-). Upto this point, this write up hasn't been too exciting. Just been working on getting the platform upto standards before the real fun begins...hahaha. To me, this is why I buy these trucks. Guys wonder why I have...

Thanks;-) The only difference between the M925 and the M925A1 is just the 14.00x20 super single tires and all the associated parts. The spare tire carrier is wider to accomodate the wider tire, the cargo bed was moved rearward for the wider tire carrier, and the bumperettes on the rear are...