"How to get a HET in life..." - M1070 Acquisition thread

[Castle Bravo]

Awesome pics, keep them coming!

Sure!

The air filter, out for cleaning. Note the coke can and 5 gallon bucket for size reference. I think almost every other air filter I have could fit easily inside of this one.




The air box where the filter lives.




The power steering reservoir. Note the coke can for reference and the size of the lines coming from it.




The various circuit breakers inside the cab.




A shot rearward from under the front axle. You can see the very large transfer case as well as all 5 gigantic air tanks.




The #2 axle (1st of the rear tridem) You can see how the air brake chambers are above the axles to increase ground clearance.




Here you can see the massive transfer case to #2 axle drive shaft as well as the very large trailing arms.

 

[M1075]

You will need Soni's 10 Ton crane to do any work on that beast. How many people does it take to lift the air filter?

 

[wreckerman893]

Prob need to buy another HETT and a real heavy tow bar in case the primary breaks down. Flat towing one of those would be a "pucker factor 10" mission.

 

[Castle Bravo]

I need to make a few brackets to get the tool box secured, but this is about where it goes.

 

[M920]

I need to make a few brackets to get the tool box secured, but this is about where it goes.

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Man.... I really don't like the looks of the miss matched paint! But then, since I'm having a very generous day....I will take that toolbox off your hands! Just think about all the bracket work and all the painting I would be saving you....lol

Looks great Matt!

Soni

 

[WRMorrison]

Just saw this thread; great story! I wish I would have known about this adventure earlier; I would have loved to tag along to recover it!

-WRM

 

[Castle Bravo]

Took the HET to a car show today, was a big hit. Everybody loves a HET!

 

[Carlo]

sure!

The air filter, out for cleaning. Note the coke can and 5 gallon bucket for size reference. I think almost every other air filter i have could fit easily inside of this one.

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the air box where the filter lives.

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the power steering reservoir. Note the coke can for reference and the size of the lines coming from it.

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the various circuit breakers inside the cab.

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a shot rearward from under the front axle. You can see the very large transfer case as well as all 5 gigantic air tanks.

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the #2 axle (1st of the rear tridem) you can see how the air brake chambers are above the axles to increase ground clearance.

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here you can see the massive transfer case to #2 axle drive shaft as well as the very large trailing arms.

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super hd!!!

 

[FASTNOVA]

Took the HET to a car show today, was a big hit. Everybody loves a HET!

You could have atleast put some shine on those tires so it would blend in a little more with the other show cars, but I don't think they sell Amorall in 5 gallon buckets.

 

[Castle Bravo]

I was looking at the HET Lube order today and was thinking about how much of all of the different types of lubricants the truck uses. I made a rough estimation that it probably has something like $2000.00 of fluids in it. (not counting fuel!) Thats about 100 gallons of oils and 23 gallons of coolant, which should weigh north of 850 lbs.

250 gallons of #2 diesel should be about $900.00 on the low end, and weighs about 1750 lbs.

 

[m715mike]

So to put this in terms I understand, should I ever have the pleasure of owning an HET, I need to plan on two loans from the bank... One to buy the truck and a second for the first oil change!!

On a more serious note, I have really enjoyed following your story and checking out the pictures. Thanks for letting me live vicariously through your awesome experiences!!!

 

[wsucougarx]

Love it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCA3Kn-Y5Gw

 

[wreckerman893]

I'm seriously thinking about calling Bastard Card and upping my limit and buying one. That way I know several creditors that will be crying at my funeral.

 

[M920]

Love it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCA3Kn-Y5Gw

So much for all the talk about...."the air suspensions on the HETs have no articulation and are worthless off-road"..... lol

 

[maxtor]

What a monster. Unbelievably great truck.

 

[Castle Bravo]

I thought this was a good photo.

 

[WRMorrison]

And me standing in front of it...what a beast!

-WRM

 

[fuzzytoaster]

And me standing in front of it...what a beast!

-WRM

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If I had photoshop on this computer I'd have put a pair of sunglasses on the HET too.

 

[Mikanator]

And me standing in front of it...what a beast!

-WRM

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Dang, that HET is much larger than I thought! Looks awesome.

What is that next to it, some kind of Rally Fighter type vehicle?

 

[WRMorrison]

Dang, that HET is much larger than I thought! Looks awesome.

What is that next to it, some kind of Rally Fighter type vehicle?

Not type, it IS a Rally Fighter! This was at Local Motors in Chandler.

-WRM