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  1. fuzzytoaster

    FMTV Pre-Production Prototypes

    Put tires on the XM1088 today. Slowly but surely getting there..
  2. fuzzytoaster

    FMTV Pre-Production Prototypes

    Someone on facebook got it or a sister to it. I don't have the shop to bring these two trucks back unfortunately. They're for sale in the classifieds as a "best offer" more for the sake of preserving them.
  3. fuzzytoaster

    FMTV Pre-Production Prototypes

    Sounds like they've got time to share stories. I'll bring the sweat tea if they've got the rocking chairs on the porch. Lol.
  4. fuzzytoaster

    FMTV Pre-Production Prototypes

    A general update on these two trucks. I've made some headway as to preserving them by cleaning them up and sorting VFD parts from the mil-spec parts stowed away in nearly every crevice of these trucks. Both trucks were indeed made before the "M" designator was issued to each type of vehicle...
  5. fuzzytoaster

    FMTV Pre-Production Prototypes

    Yes. I've also discovered an A1 that was modified to be autonomous but the owner wont share any decent pictures.
  6. fuzzytoaster

    FMTV Pre-Production Prototypes

    Here's photos of that hybrid unit. I was told it has a Cat (3116/3126) that powered a generator which power 2 electric motors. It looks like it has a T-1138 (M939 series) transfer case in it as well. These are not my photos and some are hard to understand due to perspective but it's neat. Major...
  7. fuzzytoaster

    FMTV Pre-Production Prototypes

    Thank you. Any photos of this Tanker to 1086 conversion? I'm not surprised they did that as tehy were constantly behind on their delivery quotas. I've had a few people reach out to me on facebook about other FMTV oddballs but they've all been later "proof of concepts" with hybrid drives and one...
  8. fuzzytoaster

    FMTV Pre-Production Prototypes

    I think so too. They were literally sight unseen purchases. No it's just the air boot to the turbo. As for the suspension I see that there are springs very similar to it.
  9. fuzzytoaster

    FMTV Pre-Production Prototypes

    The M1088 is worth the save as well and is in a little better condition than the M1084 rust wise. Both trucks could be combined to make a solid truck or even use modern M series parts to get it running. With 150 original miles on it I can't see this truck having been chasing any fires off road...
  10. fuzzytoaster

    FMTV Pre-Production Prototypes

    The M1088 still has the dealer plate from 1985 and I'm digging to see if that was registered to S&S out of curiosity. Any work done in or to the bed I've assumed to not take to heart as it was modified for fire fight use. It's a simple design but effective. Who ever did the modifications...
  11. fuzzytoaster

    FMTV Pre-Production Prototypes

    The M1088's history is still be researched. It is indeed a M1088 tractor but was converted to a cargo for VFD use at some point. I have some sources saying it was redone before S&S donated it to VFD as a promotion but I'm still looking for documentation. This M1088 is closer to a "A0" truck in...
  12. fuzzytoaster

    FMTV Pre-Production Prototypes

    The truck included 2 remote controls (one for a M1089) and a cable as well. The cab cover has a built in hatch. There is a red toggle switch on the left side of the steering column assumed to be a remove battery disconnect like later A1 trucks but has yet to be proven. Overall the truck isn’t...
  13. fuzzytoaster

    FMTV Pre-Production Prototypes

    The alternator is an unknown Niehoff 14v/28v S/N 00052 with no NSN or other identifying info on it. It too was made in 1992 supporting the production date of the truck itself. The one large plug on the unit goes down and feeds directly into the box beside the battery tray. The electricals in the...
  14. fuzzytoaster

    FMTV Pre-Production Prototypes

    A unique feature is the addition of mudguards attached to the cab support assembly. It melds well with the black fenders and would explain why they went with that lipped style but begs the question of why they didn't make it to production. Cost cutting? Possible damage with the air ride cab? Who...
  15. fuzzytoaster

    FMTV Pre-Production Prototypes

    Now for the fun part..differences. S&S went with a spring cab suspension in place of the air ride. In fact there is no air assist system at all for the cab, suspension, spare tire assembly, etc. Each hydraulically driven system (excluding crane) is on a simple flow system that is isolated from...
  16. fuzzytoaster

    FMTV Pre-Production Prototypes

    **This thread may continue to develop as facts and documentation are discovered.** I had the fortune of unknowingly recovering 2 prototype MTVs this past week from a location not too far from the old Stewart & Stevenson plant in Sealy, Texas. I'm doing the due diligence of documenting the...
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