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Cabover designs allow for much efficient use of space. The Pinzgauer 710M, for example, is only inches longer than a MUTT and no wider, yet it hauls 10 people, or 2000lbs. of gear. 8ft. bed in a 12ft. vehicle.
Over the road US trucks, conventionals are quieter and easier to service. That's why...
Glad you got it handled. That is the bell crank I was referring to. You should be good to go on shifting. Let me know when you want to do the carb swap. I have a Holley all set up I can make you a deal.
I've had similar experiences, some USAF guys, too. One guy drove 200 miles with his grand kids just to see it and show them. For that, I let him drive it around and give them the experience.
This is the Alvis "Scarab", a prototype built in late 90's for the British Army but never adopted. There are three different models, two are in private hands in the UK.
Of course ANY armor is better than none. That is not the point. The point is some members, and law enforcement, have these doomsday fantasies regarding armor. They seem to imagine MBT protection from light armor that are beyond anything close to reality.