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Oshkosh Update Bef/Aft Pics (w/819)

No.2Diesel

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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 :D ) JD Green and JD Industrial Yellow (painting still to do)

-Hung mudflaps. Had to get the Oshkosh flaps from Fairfield's in VT 8)

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

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Enough said. Enjoy the pictures!! fat lady sings
 

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No.2Diesel

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Now for the Before/after pics:

almost forgot: :wink:

-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!! :popcorn:

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.
 

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maddawg308

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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. :grd:
 
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