M923 with roll cage and tall hardtop

[Artillerydan]

Well part of the question is answered.

Title:

Lapeer Industries Presents M939

LAPEER, MI - MARCH 27: The Lapeer Industries M939 armor-ready reinforced cab is lowered onto a military truck chassis during a news conference March 27, 2008 in Lapeer, Michigan. The M939 protective housing is designed to help keep U.S. troops safe in combat zones around the world. The National Guard and TACOM worked to get the M939 cab approved for use by the National Guard as well as gaining its approval for deployment in combat theatres through the year 2032. (Photo by Steve Fecht/NewsFotoNet via Getty Images)

Date created:

27 Mar 2008 http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/newsnow/2008/03/lapeer_industries_launches_arm.html

 

[tobyS]

All stainless... $40k. Interesting and thanks Artillerydan.

 

[swbradley1]

Munster Mobile LIVES!!!!

It lives!!!

I could not wait any longer so I pulled the batteries out of my Deuce (NAPA Commercial 1100CCA) and pulled all four of the 6TMFs out.

Whoever put them in broke the plastic boxes tightening the bolts too tight and pulled the j-hooks through the bottom.

I bumped the starter and it started so easy I thought it was a blower motor for fan I heard running. The seats did not air up but she built good pressure and the brakes worked. Power steering leaves a lot to be desired with those Goodyear tires. After parking they may be a little low.

You have to hold the brake to shift transfer and I never put it in low because I don't know if it has the same problem as the others breaking the case in low reverse.

I backed it up and did about a 5 point backing and going forward flailing exercise to move it out of the driveway. After I got her pointed in the right direction off to the barn I went.

Pretty cool having a push button transmission.

I took a video from the inside of it running I'll post up shortly.

 

[swbradley1]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6CMatlZIg0



When I got the data plate off the transmission I saw an open hole on the bell housing. Anyone know what it is for? Is it missing a bolt?














(For the humor impaired.)

 

[Derrickl112]

Did you push the button to air up the seat?

 

[swbradley1]

Yes, I'm not nearly as dumb as I look.

 

[Derrickl112]

I didnt think you were. When I got mine, i thought they automatically aired up.

 

[firefox]

I think anything to distinguish it from "adds by google" would be a great idea.
Bruce

 

[swbradley1]

I didnt think you were. When I got mine, i thought they automatically aired up.

I didn't try the passenger seat yet.

 

[tm america]

I think this was custom built for shaq when he decided to be a cop they thought he said he was going into the armed forces?

 

[212sparky]

If the IT thing doesn't pan out for you being a camera guy for gl could be you're back up plan. Good video.

 

[Beerslayer]

Nice video, thanks for going to the trouble. I have looked at similar trucks, my friends think they are ugly, but I think they are cool.

 

[gimpyrobb]

If the IT thing doesn't pan out for you being a camera guy for gl could be you're back up plan. Good video.

After visiting today, I have decided he needs help with the "back up" thing...

 

[machinist75]

939 Series W/Roll Bar

Can anyone tell me what the 939 5 tons with the internal roll cages and square box tops were used for. I'm thinking for training maybe for the Frankenstein up-armored cab 5 tons. They look like they were never used. Thanks in advance.

 

[chadande]

I'd be interested to know as well. Inside cab is a lot different than a standard M923 beyond the roof and roll cage.

 

[machinist75]

They have different guage arrangements. Wonder if there's a/c!

 

[sigo]

The inside photos I've seen of that type have a gunring mounting structure inside the enclosure.

 

[chadande]

The one I saw had "emergency exit" or something similar stenciled on the inside of the hatch. Looked like air ride seats too.

 

[machinist75]

Pics of the inside.

 

[jesusgatos]

Anything else special/different about these trucks?