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FMTV's are just plain cool. They draw a lot of attention. They are fun drive and make Jeeps look like toys :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: What will this vehicle be used for ? If it is just a hobby truck to fiddle with, then jump in. If it is going to used as an Overlanding RV, then tread much...

After investigating the thread damage, I realized what happened. The stock bolts appear to be 85 mm. The bolt spec for the addition of the OEM A/C pulley is 90mm. Short bolt pulled the threads. In hindsight, JB Weld blue locker is probably fine, but I did switch back to loctite. The more...

It appears that my cover was replaced with a plasma cut sheet of steel.

One wonders if an add on water jacket might help or even a fan.

Interesting. That's what I thought it was, based on what I saw online. Torqued to 47 and they ALL gave out. Possibly over-torqued before by someone I bet. Helicoil saved the day.

Yes, did some research on thread locker. I saw that. I wonder about residual oils, etc. I am purchasing some oil stable blue this time.

As a rule, solar panel glass is pretty tough, as it is support by the cells. I have banged mine pretty good with stuff without an issue.

For bolts that hold the pulleys and damper on, only use a very light torque. Maybe 20ish ft lbs. I'm actually still looking for the exact figure. I had to Helicoil them. Also avoid JB Weld blue thread locker. It never seems to cure. Otherwise, JB Weld I found is generally awesome stuff.

Stay off the heat when you weld. I welded and it bowed in. TIG if you can. Bondo if you must.

The best thing you can do is share more picts and make us on this side of the ocean jealous !

First one that I have seen with a/c on top. Looks great!! Did you build the box yourself?

Yes, go with Supraman. He's a good guy and will make it happen foryou.

Where is this on the block?

Today I used a radiator cleaner to clean it. As I cleaned it it become apparent that what I thought was aluminum, was copper/brass. Why this design? It lasts A LOT longer than aluminum.

Hmmm I saw that too. Wondered if it was OEM or sign of the times.

Having a hard time getting that pressure sensor out of the manifold. Did you do anything special?

Love the GT 40! What engine did you go with?

I hope it rather obvious, just how complex this is. He has rebuilt a lot of these, so it looks easy. The problem is, if you do one thing wrong, it will not shift right, and the whole thing has to come back out.

I think the paint job is presentable. There are some tricks you can find on the internet for improving rattle can pain jobs, but you probably already know this : ) Curious, with all the "unrest" out there, did this encourage you to paint the vehicle another color?