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Anyone near Hill Air Force Base, Utah that can offer weekday pickup to get a tarp I won at auction? Could be picked up next week, and I could be up the weekend following the pickup.

Third from Texas- Looking forward to seeing how those shocks work. I am researching also a replacement off the shelf shock from truck parts companies.

My keys are also marked TRI/Mark. My key does not have the key blank number marked on it. If they all are TM202, then here is a good resource for keys and cylinders: https://www.fixmyambulance.com/product-p/ah-tm14074-01-tm202.htm they have the lock cylinder and key for $12.83

Absolutely. I will do it this coming weekend.

FMTV Parts aquistion Purchased a bunch of FMTV parts from member NV5556 at the Arizona Military Vehicle show this weekend and was able to view (drool) over his 2006 M1078A1R. Absolutely a great guy to buy parts from and very knowledgeable on the CTIS. We were able to get my CTIS working with...

There is side to side structural framing but not as much end to end. I built the framing for the AC out of steel to connect the structural framing that runs from side to side to provide strength. The roof is strong enough to walk on, so I do not see any problem with installation the AC up there...

That is correct, if you search my posts for FMTV upgrades and repairs I have photos. Plan on replacing the upper bushing as it will most likely be rotted out or missing.

I ordered one of those for $40. But unless you have a way to buy and crimp on a new band at the top and bottom, this cannot be done. I ended up paying the $200 for the proper assembly and it was the best choice in my opinion. If you want to try the cheaper option, I will sell you mine for less...

I am looking forward to your bath construction this time. After seeing your last truck bath wall construction, I also built my walls out of metal tubing. I am just about finished with my bath, so it will be interesting to see what you do with yours as well. I think I will be building the...

There are many extra parts in this kit for other valves. I rebuilt mine with this same kit, but it has been awhile, and I don't remember if the seal with the point and step goes up or down. I thought I still had the box with the seals I changed, but must have already thrown it away. I think...

Quite an impressive build. I also started to use square metal tubing welded together in my M1078 Ambulance body build for the shower walls and now I am working on the seating out of the metal square tubing. You have done a lot in such a short time. Keep up the excellent work, and I look forward...

Mark, I will be driving up early Saturday morning. Plan on being there around 7:30 am. I am waiting on parts for the truck. So I am just driving my car up there for the day.

Sure, if I ever get a chance to come over. Are you still going to the Overland Expo? I will drive up on Saturday for the day. On Sunday I will try and finish assembling my truck. I am going to put the ac brackets on while it is apart.

Yes, it usually cracks on the top portion, and then eventually cracks on the bottom. If you look closely at some of the auction pics, you will see the top area where the paint has come off, and if you enlarge the photos, you can usually see a hairline crack. The front axle usually is wet from...

Radiator/Inter-cooler lift assembly & Broken timing cover Here a few photos of the crane in use pulling out the radiator. Had to switch out the ends for a longer reach than shorter to clear the cab on this passengers side of the cab. And the reason for this whole project......the cracked timing...

Radiator/Inter-cooler lift assembly I started last week on getting the truck ready to change the broken timing cover. In order to do that the camshaft needs to be removed. This requires that the radiator/inter-cooler to be removed to allow you enough space to remove the camshaft. Since I do not...

I had the original small door handles. I ended up cutting out the metal and installing the larger handles. It is a very straight forward process with the template and instructions supplied from FMTVtrucks. The kit comes with all the new rods, and gaskets. If you break one of the original plastic...

Mark, I miss being there with everyone doing this show. That was one of the many fun events the club went too.

M1078 Cab hinge - incorrect install Once I fabricate a bracket to use my crane off of the airlift supports, I need to fix another issue that was discovered during PM. This should have been caught by the Military before anyone became injured by a cab that went to far forward. If I can safely...

Mark, I may make it if all goes well. Otherwise I will plan on just driving up for day on Friday and stay overnight. Since the radiator and inter-cooler come out as a unit (160lbs) I am going to fabricate a bracket the will go into my drivers side airlift assembly to use the crane I built for...