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LMTV Gunners Platform Install FINISHED
I have been busy reconfiguring my workshop for the winter to try and fit the new M1082 trailer and M720 Dolly Set inside so I can work on all the military fun things when the weather gets bad so I haven't posted lately.
Still messy but everything fits... barely!
![Workshop001.jpg Workshop001.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/439/439922-73bd477ba48a6ddd0c47f8ee7740a3eb.jpg)
I picked up a gunners platform with the folding center seat that will be my next writeup. Pics and progress to follow soon.
The shelf and platform rubber padding don't match but I am not worried about it at the moment. All the pieces of the platform are aluminum so they are very light weight.
![Gunnersplatform001.jpg Gunnersplatform001.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/439/439918-c716fa74fa2c02e89aa75257df966731.jpg)
I didn't have the locking pins for the shelf to platform so I bought a couple of pins from Amazon: Monroe Zinc Plated Steel Quick Release Pin, Ring Handle, 3/8" Diameter, 3" Grip Length
Mounting: you can see there are the 4 holes in the platform that match the offset seat mounting points and there are two additional holes close to the shelf. I haven't decided on whether or not to drill and install nutserts for those holes into the cab floor yet.
Note: If you have the Gen2 AC evap unit there is not enough room for the shelf to be lowered. You will have to keep the shelf in the "up" configuration. (thanks tburk49760)
Folding Gunner's seat. I have taken it apart and sanding/repainting everything as well as run the seat covers thru the washing machine.
![Gunnersplatform003.jpg Gunnersplatform003.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/439/439920-bb60184f8e1af5ec3550599e7990fcea.jpg)
UPDATE: Here is the finished product. I had to get longer metric bolts to mount the seat/platform. I didn't put in nutserts for the two forward holes in the mount. It was a real pain to set the lower pins for the little step since I had added a LOT of sound proofing around the center hump under the mat. My truck already had the two little mounds on the floor for the step. It seems sturdy. Of course I HAD to transfer the door pin-switched green LED light strips from the fixed seat to the new one![Wink ;) ;)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
![gunnersplatform006.jpg gunnersplatform006.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/441/441443-e5d114208f812a18d75e96428a7ed04c.jpg)
Over the winter I will also be completing my AC install to finally get that monster project complete and trying out the engine block heater when it gets cold enough.
I wanted to comment briefly on a disappointing development that is weighing heavily on my good times working on the LMTV and this very entertaining and fun hobby. I have bought quite a few parts for my exploits from fellow SS members and have also sold parts to some of you. I have had a great time figuring out these trucks and working with a lot of good people here to solve problems and come up with pretty cool modifications. I have tried to steer clear of any arguments as I respect everyone's opinion even if I don't agree. I recently sent a fellow SS member whom I considered a friend $625 for a number of awesome LMTV parts that were slated to be future modifications that I had planned on doing more writeups on to share with this great group of people. Unfortunately it looks like this person has decided to keep my money and the parts... I won't mention the person by name but the situation has dampened my spirits so I may not be posting as much as I usually do for a while. I will get this gunners platform write up done in hopes that working on something will help me get over this situation.
Thank you to everyone in this forum.
OD
I have been busy reconfiguring my workshop for the winter to try and fit the new M1082 trailer and M720 Dolly Set inside so I can work on all the military fun things when the weather gets bad so I haven't posted lately.
Still messy but everything fits... barely!
![Workshop001.jpg Workshop001.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/439/439922-73bd477ba48a6ddd0c47f8ee7740a3eb.jpg)
I picked up a gunners platform with the folding center seat that will be my next writeup. Pics and progress to follow soon.
The shelf and platform rubber padding don't match but I am not worried about it at the moment. All the pieces of the platform are aluminum so they are very light weight.
![Gunnersplatform001.jpg Gunnersplatform001.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/439/439918-c716fa74fa2c02e89aa75257df966731.jpg)
I didn't have the locking pins for the shelf to platform so I bought a couple of pins from Amazon: Monroe Zinc Plated Steel Quick Release Pin, Ring Handle, 3/8" Diameter, 3" Grip Length
Mounting: you can see there are the 4 holes in the platform that match the offset seat mounting points and there are two additional holes close to the shelf. I haven't decided on whether or not to drill and install nutserts for those holes into the cab floor yet.
Note: If you have the Gen2 AC evap unit there is not enough room for the shelf to be lowered. You will have to keep the shelf in the "up" configuration. (thanks tburk49760)
Folding Gunner's seat. I have taken it apart and sanding/repainting everything as well as run the seat covers thru the washing machine.
![Gunnersplatform002.jpg Gunnersplatform002.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/439/439919-54a1ec5af2766655078fa529d615fa38.jpg)
![Gunnersplatform003.jpg Gunnersplatform003.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/439/439920-bb60184f8e1af5ec3550599e7990fcea.jpg)
UPDATE: Here is the finished product. I had to get longer metric bolts to mount the seat/platform. I didn't put in nutserts for the two forward holes in the mount. It was a real pain to set the lower pins for the little step since I had added a LOT of sound proofing around the center hump under the mat. My truck already had the two little mounds on the floor for the step. It seems sturdy. Of course I HAD to transfer the door pin-switched green LED light strips from the fixed seat to the new one
![gunnersplatform004.jpg gunnersplatform004.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/441/441441-f374415d85d05c307d00309f521d3f4c.jpg)
![gunnersplatform005.jpg gunnersplatform005.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/441/441442-c49cf81add4cecfbe391906ecf437f92.jpg)
![gunnersplatform006.jpg gunnersplatform006.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/441/441443-e5d114208f812a18d75e96428a7ed04c.jpg)
Over the winter I will also be completing my AC install to finally get that monster project complete and trying out the engine block heater when it gets cold enough.
I wanted to comment briefly on a disappointing development that is weighing heavily on my good times working on the LMTV and this very entertaining and fun hobby. I have bought quite a few parts for my exploits from fellow SS members and have also sold parts to some of you. I have had a great time figuring out these trucks and working with a lot of good people here to solve problems and come up with pretty cool modifications. I have tried to steer clear of any arguments as I respect everyone's opinion even if I don't agree. I recently sent a fellow SS member whom I considered a friend $625 for a number of awesome LMTV parts that were slated to be future modifications that I had planned on doing more writeups on to share with this great group of people. Unfortunately it looks like this person has decided to keep my money and the parts... I won't mention the person by name but the situation has dampened my spirits so I may not be posting as much as I usually do for a while. I will get this gunners platform write up done in hopes that working on something will help me get over this situation.
Thank you to everyone in this forum.
OD
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