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I'm thinking about doing a full repaint of a LMTV. I have see some done with house paint up to rhino lining. This will be a working truck and may need to be touch up , often. Its D.O. camo now. Was thinking maybe desert tan ? As for prep, thinking DA with 320 and maybe some scotch pad after a...

Why is their a relief in the fuel tank ? I can see the spring hanger but that is only a foot or so long. Would like to up the capacity to 100 gal. +- with a custom tank, but the relief has me wondering . Also the space where the oil tank for the winch goes,maybe a smaller tank ? That is just...

I'm 65 and have been looking into getting a LMTV for the past year or so. Wish I had got one then ! LOL I was wondering if I'm to old ? I'm in ok shape. No health problems. But have two rotator cuffs. Their at about 95% now. Biggest problem is I think I'm 18. And stuck in this old shell. So...

Ok, so where is the vin # on a M1078 ? Randy

I found one( 1078 ) and now need the Wife OK ! Can I say this a investment ? Randy

So does the M1078 need air ride seats ? Ideas ? Opinions ? Randy

Could the spring pack be changed and could a air bag be installed where the spring pack pickups at the axle ? The photo is of a M1088. Not sure what the black object is ? Just thinking. Randy

Not sure where to post this ? Is their a adaptor for the MRAP wheel to use on the F350 pattern (8 on 170) ? Randy

How hard would it be to make a M1088 MTV 6x6 into a 4x4 ? I keep seeing them going for lower $ or not being bid on at all. I have taken a tractor from 2x4 to 2x2 on my Semi/RV conversion. Know it would be some work but maybe it could be done ? Randy Yes I know,"just get a M1078".

Will this mount work on the M1078 for flat tow ? And is it a good idea to get the U joint puller for pulling the drive shafts ? Thanks. Randy

So how hard or practical is it to remove the bed ? I am looking into building a Expedition truck (ok a oversized 4x4 RV ) and am looking for space in the chassis for storage. I built a 1/35 scale model and I see some space between the frame rails but the bed would need to be pulled to install...

Looking at a GS M1078. What does the red oil can mean ? The one in the center. Still looking,LOL Thanks,Randy

Been looking at the M1078 back East. Was thinking if I got a runner I could just ferry it back. The shippers are getting $3000 +. I have a F250 I would drive back with my tools and put it in tow for the trip to AZ. My idea would be to give a good check over, filters,fluids. What would you take...

Maybe towing a M1078 and need to know what tow bar and what size ends ?

With the GOV. selling the "soft" skin M1078, is it better to keep looking at the auctions ? Pricing seems very high for non-runners ? I was thinking (this gets me in trouble :cookoo:) maybe this is just the first wave and maybe the price's will trend down after the first few are sold ? Is their...

Need to move a M1079 about 10 miles +-. Is my F250 4x4 diesel up to it ? Will be moving to a storage lot. Randy

I'm back at it again. Auction is Wed. If I will one of the M1079's I will need to have it tow to a storage lot about 10 miles +- . Any body interested ? It's a non-runner . Brakes will be caged. Will need to go slow because the drive shafts are still on. The main problem is I may not be able...

So I'm looking at non-running M1079's . Will need to flat-tow it about 1000 miles. Here is a photo of one but it has a leaking seal. Is this something that will need to be repaired before a tow ? Can it be done in the field ? Was thinking that jacking the truck up at all wheels and giving them...

Looking for info from the TM about Flat Tow with drive shafts out and how to hookup the air brake system. Also is their a manual for finding things in the manual's ? LOL Its like a Gig of data.

Need to find a place to rent and store a M1079. Will need to be able to work on the truck. This truck has all the fluids out of it ? So I need to work through that and bring it back to being road worthy. If I can't work that out It will get towed back to AZ. (Man they get alot for that pull !)...