M1167 Tear down started. Hardtop removal.

[Mattguy]

Is that a work of art or it just looks like that in the pics?

Thank you! Hopefully roof on today!

 

[thoner7]

Where are you getting the 1/4” turret cover (plug) from?

I spoke with Black Dog Customs a few months back they were selling the oem plug for 350 I think

 

[Mattguy]

I spoke with Black Dog Customs a few months back they were selling the oem plug for 350 I think

Wow the OEM plug for that cheap. I had the part numbers from the TMs and the cheapest I can find was 600.

 

[Mattguy]

 

[Mattguy]

Hatch assembly finally painted. Deciding on if I'm going to put back the armored plate. It weighs at least 75 pounds. That was the main issue in removing the hatch. Plus the plate is steel and hatch aluminum and it pitted the hatch.

Few more coats on the hardtop assembly too.

 

[Mattguy]

Hardtop installed!

 

[T9000]

Hardtop installed!

The paint job came out great, very sharp, looks like new…is it lifted?

EDIT: the wheel wells look a little higher or maybe it’s just the picture angle

 

[Mattguy]

The paint job came out great, very sharp, looks like new…is it lifted?

EDIT: the wheel wells look a little higher or maybe it’s just the picture angle

Thanks! Just the angle.. still have slant back rear seats floor mats and a few odds and ends to finish.

 

[T9000]

Thanks! Just the angle.. still have slant back rear seats floor mats and a few odds and ends to finish.

I felt so inspired by how great your truck came out that I ordered the CARC paint (which I have been delaying because it does have a limited shelf life) and I look forward to paint Thanks for sharing the great work!

 

[Mattguy]

I felt so inspired by how great your truck came out that I ordered the CARC paint (which I have been delaying because it does have a limited shelf life) and I look forward to paint Thanks for sharing the great work!

Thanks! I painted my first car at 16, I'm now 47 and dont know how many trucks and cars I've painted. Key thing is wear a mask!

 

[T9000]

Thanks! I painted my first car at 16, I'm now 47 and dont know how many trucks and cars I've painted. Key thing is wear a mask!

So it's no accident that it turned out so good.
Did yours have the armor holes around the fenders and rockers? If it did, how did you fill those? (maybe used the same Bondo type filler or something different?)

 

[Mattguy]

So it's no accident that it turned out so good.
Did yours have the armor holes around the fenders and rockers? If it did, how did you fill those? (maybe used the same Bondo type filler or something different?)

There's a few videos I've seen on YouTube of guys filling in holes on the armored parts for the rockers were at. If it was me I would look into trying to find replacement rocker skins and rivet them on. The smaller holes that are 1/4-in from this bolts are easy to fill with Bondo just make sure the metals clean so that it adheres to it.

 

[Mattguy]

This is the skin.

 

[Mattguy]

Rear hatch installed. Refinishing armor plate and I will reinstall. Seats and rear installation installed also. Ordered doors from West Kentucky surplus. Hopefully he this week!

 

[T9000]

Rear hatch installed. Refinishing armor plate and I will reinstall. Seats and rear installation installed also. Ordered doors from West Kentucky surplus. Hopefully he this week!

I typed too soon asking about the two side brackets/ blast shields on the cargo door, since they are not installed and presume you will re-install it with the top armor piece.
Are you planning to paint other parts of the body also?
Any pointers on how you mask the parts you don't to over-spray? Like steering, plastic dash piece, AC/ blower, etc. Or the interior and the bed are already painted?

 

[Mattguy]

I typed too soon asking about the two side brackets/ blast shields on the cargo door, since they are not installed and presume you will re-install it with the top armor piece.
Are you planning to paint other parts of the body also?
Any pointers on how you mask the parts you don't to over-spray? Like steering, plastic dash piece, AC/ blower, etc. Or the interior and the bed are already painted?

I painted everything while taken off the HMMWV. If your painting in place then rolls of plastic from Menards or any home improvement store are your bet. Along with rolls of blue painters tape.

I am going to leave all the top and slantback pieces 383 green for now. I am leaving the body original carc paint. I may match the camo, but for now I will have all new parts green. I like the contrast.