Oshkosh Update Bef/Aft Pics (w/819)

[No.2Diesel]

Hi

Here are some pics of our late winter project. It has become a very useful addition to the fleet! It can haul and dump a full 10cu.yds. of RCA. (we finally got to do that this weekend.) Now we can move on to futzing with that wrecker.

Here's a little summary of the work performed:

-Removed old 8' Heil dump bed and 40K Braden Winch. (Winch For Sale BTW)

-Removed all non-stock bracketry and other hodge-podge off of truck & frame.

-Raised location of PTO driven Hydraulic pump on. (was hanging way down like a ball sack)

-Repaired and raised location of fuel tank.

-Wire wheeled frame and undercarriage.

-Cut & raised "new" dump bed cap protector 6" to clear cab.

-Placed "new" 10' dump on frame and secured it.

-Welded on 1/2" plate superstructure for towing etc.

-Added new lights, electrical where necessary.

-Removed stock wheel spacers to utiliize rear duals. Bought new Budd studs and nuts

-Dismounted all old tires and wire wheeled all wheels and locking rims.

-Mounted all new General HCT 12.00x20.00 16ply 45" dia. tires max. load is 7780 lbs. each. (now only made in South America) $150 each with tube and flap.

-Relocated step ladder on dump bed. Wire wheeled and sanded everything.

-Painted truck with Magnet Paints. (Brushed on ) JD Green and JD Industrial Yellow (painting still to do)

-Hung mudflaps. Had to get the Oshkosh flaps from Fairfield's in VT

-Oh yeah changed all filters and fluids and Brake Air lines.

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Enough said. Enjoy the pictures!!

 

[gimpyrobb]

More pics!

 

[Rattlehead]

Where did you get the tires at for that price?

 

[Floyd]

Wow! A bunch of work, I really like the heavy duty bead breaker.

Floyd

 

[No.2Diesel]

Now for the Before/after pics:

almost forgot:

-Welded up height extension channels to receive boards on sides and rear

-Welded up all new 4" exhaust with oval muffler to replace rusty 3.5"

-Went to local saw mill and picked up real White Oak 2"x8"s for the bed sides.

Enjoy!! opcorn:

Plow mount and a few other things need to be painted to continue the color scheme as well as mounting a large swivel pintle and redoing the air lines to the back plate for glad hands.

 

[No.2Diesel]

"Where did you get the tires at for that price?"

In a warehouse in Red Hook, Brooklyn. (not trying to be a wise guy)

 

[maddawg308]

Brushed on paint job!??! What the ???

Well, regardless she looks a lot better than before. You guys had your work cut out for you, and you came through just shiny.

 

[Capt.Marion]

Nice looking truck.

 

[m.walker]

I like it , It's cool man !!! Brushed on paint , why not ? I rolled mine on the M52 and the M139 .

 

[Bozor1000]

Good looking work truck