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  1. dma251

    The first pics of my HEMTT project !

    The link in the post right above yours is to the thread of when I found it. Kinda shows the excitement just finding one for sale generates. I paid (It's definitely no secret) $26,000 for it in running, but in serious need of transmission, cargo box, front and rear fenders, and LOTS of other...
  2. dma251

    The first pics of my HEMTT project !

    If I might ask....how did you come across it? I haven't seen any on GL as of yet. Read all about it here - http://www.steelsoldiers.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=11369&highlight=hemtt+ebay
  3. dma251

    The first pics of my HEMTT project !

    Oh yeah! Put about 40 miles on it yesterday. It's been coming along a little bit slower these last few weeks because I have been putting all my energy into erecting a 40 foot long, 16 foot high industrial shelter to restore it under. I have had to have MAJOR work done to my backyard to come...
  4. dma251

    The first pics of my HEMTT project !

    Which guy? The guy I got the seats from?
  5. dma251

    The first pics of my HEMTT project !

    Seats are Corbeau GTS II - $320 each, and the harnesses are 3-point retractable harnesses that are have free-retracting shoulder belts until they are inertia activated or you can lock them manually with a knob. They are $100 each. I am planning on having the seats recovered in canvas when the...
  6. dma251

    The first pics of my HEMTT project !

    I get the same question, too. You can't see it in the pics very well, but since buying the HEMTT, I had $8000 of work done to my backyard to cut out 100 yards or dirt and rock from my hillside and that 7 foot tall rock retaining wall put in. That's because the HEMTT was so much longer then...
  7. dma251

    The first pics of my HEMTT project !

    I've noticed some differences in the cabs on the LVS vs. the HEMTT are the skidplate openings, the lack of a right rear window, the vent arrangement on the roof is different, there is no clearance light on the corner of the cab on a LVS, and most significantly - the intake tunnel that runs up...
  8. dma251

    The first pics of my HEMTT project !

    I have a very understanding soon-to-be-wife. I'm giving here the greatest gift ever on August 18th.... After six years of anticipation she has finally convinced me to marry her ;) Seriously, I am really luck to not have to fight the big "no more green metal" fight. She understands that I...
  9. dma251

    The first pics of my HEMTT project !

    Next I need a couple of front shocks. The 2 for the front steer axle are missing. I think I will pull one of the rear shocks off and make sure it fits okay on the front, and then take it to my local Kenworth shop where I get most of my stuff and get two new ones matched up from the parts...
  10. dma251

    The first pics of my HEMTT project !

    I have found that parts are not as hard to find as some might think. The only parts that are really tough are parts made SPECIFICALLY by Oshkosh - such as skid plates, rear fenders, cargo boxes, airboxes, battery boxes, front fenders, etc. These parts are out there, but you have to find them...
  11. dma251

    The first pics of my HEMTT project !

    Here's a couple pics of the battery box I just mounted up after posting these last pics. When I got the truck it had the battery box, but was missing the battery box lid. I had a new one fabricated up. It's a little bit different then the stocker, but I think it's an improvement. I wanted...
  12. dma251

    The first pics of my HEMTT project !

    It's still a LONGGGG way off from completion, but I've finally got it together enough to feel good about posting some pics here for you guys to see what I've been spending all my money on the last couple months. I just got the repaired skidplate and skidplate frame back from the powdercoaters...
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