Optimus Prime...HET M1070

[monstermog]

Introduction in order. We purchased a 1994 HET M1070 just recently. It took some logistics getting it here but we eventually got all that taken care of. We put "Optimus Prime" in a "parade" last weekend and a car-show. We had a great time talking to many people.

There was a local army vet that we knew so we had him drive the truck in the parade...he was thrilled.

So I'm curious?

Has anyone ever known anyone to change the truck to a manual? Eaton 10spd ect? Has anyone ever changed the gearing in the axles and pinion?

In my experience with working with Oshkosh...they are proprietor in their parts...shaft and spline counts usually don't mix match when it comes to changing out trannies...so you havet to use their parts or go through major modification. The last transfer case I changed cost $$$ 17,000 bucks and that was discounted from $24,000.

 

[davo727]

Do you have a work use for this truck?

 

[monstermog]

If I could come up with a flip neck trailer...sure. Yes up here in the patch their are many uses for a recovery truck....but right now...Military parades are priority and going to church.

 

[wreckerman893]

Has anyone ever known anyone to change the truck to a manual? Eaton 10spd ect? Has anyone ever changed the

gearing in the axles and pinion?

Soni changed the transmission in his M920 to a manual and replaced the 400 Cummins with a 600. As for the axles I guess anything is possible with time and money. The V-8 Detroit is, in my opinion, the biggest liability to this truck. Don't get me wrong, I love the sound of the big "Yamaha" screaming along at wide open throtle, but it sucks fuel and is loud enough to get old on a long trip. Being gearbound does not help the matter.

 

[Rebar]

What a great looking truck!