Ambulance rear doors

[Pafcllc]

You should also put a wanted for them on the parts wanted classifieds on this forum

I completely forgot about this option. Thank you for segregating it!

 

[Mogman]

Beltfed has some more doors for sale on Fleabay

 

[Pafcllc]

Beltfed has some more doors for sale on Fleabay

Yeah! I just bought a set from him this morning. I really appreciate your help! Awesome!

 

[shorad93]

Any chance I can get some leads on getting the two rear doors and a step for newly acquired m997-a2. Thank You all in advance!

Hello,

I just purchased a M997 2 weeks ago with the same issue, no rear doors. However, I was able to acquire 2 right side doors through ebay of which I deconstructed one of them and then reverse engineered a left side door using the same type aluminum, 1/4" PVC sheet, 3/4" plywood (Treated) and sandwiched together with marine grade adhesive and small bolts throughout. Total investment for one door is roughly $350. The door is much stronger than the original to which I bolted a spare tire carrier. This week I'll be building a right side door using same technique.

 

[Mogman]

Nice work, sounds like you need to start producing doors.
I do have concerns about the tire, they weigh around 200lb, IMHO the door hinges themselves will not support that much weight over a long period.

 

[shorad93]

Nice work, sounds like you need to start producing doors.
I do have concerns about the tire, they weigh around 200lb, IMHO the door hinges themselves will not support that much weight over a long period.

Aaahhhh! I'm ahead of you. lol. I actually purchased another hinge that will go in between the other two to give it more strength. My plan calls for adding a small crane on the roof, possible electrically operated to lift and lower the spare. I'll keep you guys posted as I progress along.

 

[Pafcllc]

Yeah, I second that, very neat looking door. Did you reuse Kevlar lining? I have already bought original doors. What are your plans re steps (assuming they were removed too)?

 

[TOBASH]

Hello,

I just purchased a M997 2 weeks ago with the same issue, no rear doors. However, I was able to acquire 2 right side doors through ebay of which I deconstructed one of them and then reverse engineered a left side door using the same type aluminum, 1/4" PVC sheet, 3/4" plywood (Treated) and sandwiched together with marine grade adhesive and small bolts throughout. Total investment for one door is roughly $350. The door is much stronger than the original to which I bolted a spare tire carrier. This week I'll be building a right side door using same technique.

Amazing work, and to all the NaySayers, treated plywood kicks ass for applications like this.

Great post about a common problem!!!

 

[shorad93]

Yeah, I second that, very neat looking door. Did you reuse Kevlar lining? I have already bought original doors. What are your plans re steps (assuming they were removed too)?

My M997 didn't have any Kevlar lining. The 2 right side doors I purchased were older. They both had an Interesting stencil saying "warning, these doors not to be used in combat". Once I disected the 1st door, I understood why. Very flimsy design with aluminum bracing and hard insulation sections to fill the voids.

For the steps, I just picked up an RV step that I may modify to include making the cover. This step looks heavy duty and I think with some mods, I can make it work. Standby for pix later.

 

[shorad93]

Amazing work, and to all the NaySayers, treated plywood kicks ass for applications like this.

Great post about a common problem!!!

Thank You. I'll see if I can take better pix for the next 2 doors I'll be making. If this works out, I may decide to sell sets. But I'll let you guys judge. Cheers!

 

[spankybear]

Hello,

I just purchased a M997 2 weeks ago with the same issue, no rear doors. However, I was able to acquire 2 right side doors through ebay of which I deconstructed one of them and then reverse engineered a left side door using the same type aluminum, 1/4" PVC sheet, 3/4" plywood (Treated) and sandwiched together with marine grade adhesive and small bolts throughout. Total investment for one door is roughly $350. The door is much stronger than the original to which I bolted a spare tire carrier. This week I'll be building a right side door using same technique.

Very nice!

 

[Flateeg]

I have an ambulance and Im just building my own. Its a PITA but slowly coming together. Plus Im making them semi bullet resistant

 

[spankybear]

I have an ambulance and Im just building my own. Its a PITA but slowly coming together. Plus Im making them semi bullet resistant

I built mine and it was easier than I thought. I did look at Kevilar panels but didn't want to spend the $$$$ to build with. Other than being "tacticool" I don't foresee a need.

 

[Mogman]

I have an ambulance and Im just building my own. Its a PITA but slowly coming together. Plus Im making them semi bullet resistant

Welcome to the SS forums!!!

 

[Flateeg]

I built mine and it was easier than I thought. I did look at Kevilar panels but didn't want to spend the $$$$ to build with. Other than being "tacticool" I don't foresee a need.

Where did you get the latches? Im building mine out of 500 steal with steal panels I really dont know why I am going over the top. I think its to teach my twin boys to weld.

 

[Flateeg]

Welcome to the SS forums!!!

Those are bad ass by the way

 

[spankybear]

Where did you get the latches? Im building mine out of 500 steal with steal panels I really dont know why I am going over the top. I think its to teach my twin boys to weld.

What I did was get the parts TM and then get the part numbers. I search the part numbers and found them on line. One side came from the Hummer Parts Guy and the other side from Equipment Parts Sales. I fond the handles at army surplus warehouse. Part of the game/fun is finding parts. It's a treasure hunt. The only issue with surplus is it will dry up. It's an on going hunt. Also i am cheap so I try to find the best price. Not always easy. Hope this helps.

To convert the part numbers to a NSN I use part target. Sometime the same part will have multiple part numbers. Take the right latch. The TM calls out 12341711-1. Take that number and use part target to find the NSN of 5342-01-264-6533. Scroll down are you also find the other part numbers like 12341238 and 5597989. Search the numbers and sometime you will get lucky...

I think HPG is out of stock. EPS has one side but has gone up in price. Army Surplus Warehouse didn't have a part number listed but the picture looked to be right. I went ahead and got 2 and they are correct. Here's a link to the handles https://armysurpluswarehouse.com/military-issue-humvee-rear-outer-door-handle/

Part target also has the manufactures on some items. You can also search on the manufactures and go that route. Like I said this is a treasure hunt. I use the above and map out to the X.... and sometime the treasure has been found by someone else...

Enjoy

 

[Flateeg]

What I did was get the parts TM and then get the part numbers. I search the part numbers and found them on line. One side came from the Hummer Parts Guy and the other side from Equipment Parts Sales. I fond the handles at army surplus warehouse. Part of the game/fun is finding parts. It's a treasure hunt. The only issue with surplus is it will dry up. It's an on going hunt. Also i am cheap so I try to find the best price. Not always easy. Hope this helps.

To convert the part numbers to a NSN I use part target. Sometime the same part will have multiple part numbers. Take the right latch. The TM calls out 12341711-1. Take that number and use part target to find the NSN of 5342-01-264-6533. Scroll down are you also find the other part numbers like 12341238 and 5597989. Search the numbers and sometime you will get lucky...

I think HPG is out of stock. EPS has one side but has gone up in price. Army Surplus Warehouse didn't have a part number listed but the picture looked to be right. I went ahead and got 2 and they are correct. Here's a link to the handles https://armysurpluswarehouse.com/military-issue-humvee-rear-outer-door-handle/

Part target also has the manufactures on some items. You can also search on the manufactures and go that route. Like I said this is a treasure hunt. I use the above and map out to the X.... and sometime the treasure has been found by someone else...

Enjoy

Thanks brothers. It is true. I like finding the parts or building it my way. Its a big toy. I could paint it pink. (I wont) but its as much as you want to do. I just ordered the steel door kit. When the zombies come I will be ready Lol