Revised pricing and ordering information
Mark 3 HMMWV Soft Slant Back Kit Information
Tops will be made to order, with some materials pre-cut, pre-welded, to make assembly time shorter.
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Standard soft slant back contents:
Steel conduit frame, welded and covered with insulating foam, ready for assembly.
Soft slant back cover in 1000D Cordura Nylon with a zippered center panel (no window).
Printed assembly instructions and advice with pictures are also included.
(See ikoinu post 125, this is that kit.
https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showt...p-Slant-Back&p=2184435&viewfull=1#post2184435)
Upgrades:
Ballistic Nylon 1650D (heads up this tightens greatly in sunshine, and then sags when wet, but it sure is tough)
Clear 40 gauge Marine vinyl center panel (i.e. a sort of window)
[Deleted reference to insulation, my prototype is having delamination problems, so nevermind!]
(Edit: I would consider trades of useful HMMWV parts or hunting equip, etc. But the deposit cash is still needed to cover material costs.)
Other options or custom build features can be discussed offline.
Color options:
C
ordura colors available are OD Green, Desert Tan or Black.
Note that there is no Camo option because I cannot guarantee color match and painting would add noticeable time to the construction. I can source woodland camo or digital camo Cordura sometimes as a special order, but it of course would not match up with the large bold factory camo scheme. I didn't notice the mismatch of the OD Green vs camo on my truck after a short while.
Ballistic Nylon colors available: Black, OD Green I do not know of a source of Desert Tan Ballistic Nylon, though it is certainly made.) Because special order fabric must be ordered by the roll, 50+ yards, it is unlikely I will buy an entire roll of Desert Tan Ballistic even if I find a source.
Kits come ready to assemble with all materials included.
The only after-assembly consideration is whether to spray it with a sealant or weld the frame.
I have tried both Stay-Brite and Scotch Guard Outdoor sealants, both seem to work reasonably well.
I recommend some kind of UV protectant, but don't include it because it adds time and cost, and making the top water proof would eliminate the option of shrinking it to fit (it will shrink very slightly after the first deep wetting) or allowing it to sun fade slightly to better match your paint better.
If you are not pleased with the top or frame, I will work with you to make it right. Post 125 in this thread is an example of how I handle issues: I replaced the top entirely rather than take up a lot of time figuring out how to fix it while the buyer waited. I did repair that top, taking my time, and sold it later to a satisfied customer.
I believe in establishing a relationship with my fellow HMMWV owners and am always available for questions or to help guide you through assembly. No one has had to call me, I might add, so I think my instructions are adequate.
Check the classifieds or message me for availability.
Lastly, a $150 materials deposit will be required. That is to reduce the occurrence of folks wondering off and because taking a deposit naturally obliges me to get started and to finish sooner.
Bulldogger