Turret Support Pillar - M1045/6

[F.A. Duk]

Looking for a Turret Support “crows nest” B Pillar for a M1046A.

 

[BLK HMMWV]

You got a lot going on in that WTB post.
There is more to a turret support then a B pillar.
You have C pillar?
You have bearing and related pieces.
You have weapons tray .
Hatch?
Sponsons?

Crows nest to me implies you want a cupola.
So what exactly do you have?
1046 was a T.O.W
You want T.O.W related stuff?

Or are you really just looking for the B pillar?

 

[F.A. Duk]

Have a M1046A. Have C Pillar. Want a turret support ring which in essence is the B pillar. Will build piece by piece unless I find a complete kit

 

[BLK HMMWV]

Have a M1046A. Have C Pillar. Want a turret support ring which in essence is the B pillar. Will build piece by piece unless I find a complete kit

Good luck on the complete kit.
Try
86humv here on the boards for major pieces.
I have a bearing (black one)
Also have pretty much a complete T.O.W system if you want to go full tilt 1046.
happy hunting
BH

 

[Action]

There are RH and LH b-pillar support tubes that hold up the turret support ring.
Does your c-pillar have a “crushed” tube shape with tabs welddd to it? Or is it a round tube all the wat across the gap beyween sponsons?

 

[F.A. Duk]

There are RH and LH b-pillar support tubes that hold up the turret support ring.
Does your c-pillar have a “crushed” tube shape with tabs welddd to it? Or is it a round tube all the wat across the gap beyween sponsons?

Looking for the support ring for a TOW unit. The B Pillar support tube aren’t hard to get but if included all the better. The C Pillar is the single connection point to the support ring and what I have now is the GovPlanet replacement which would be replaced as well.

 

[BLK HMMWV]

Looking for the support ring for a TOW unit. The B Pillar support tube aren’t hard to get but if included all the better. The C Pillar is the single connection point to the support ring and what I have now is the GovPlanet replacement which would be replaced as well.

so basically you need a complete turret support, A pillar brackets and backing plates, and a slant back C pillar tube.
As well as bearing ,hatch ,weapons tray ,locking mechanism ?

 

[F.A. Duk]

Crying as I type but yea. At least my unit is mechanically sound and provides endless enjoyment!

 

[Gamble]

Any thoughts on fabricating something that would work with the govplanet B pillar? Otherwise you're looking at about 9k or more

 

[JetbikeAnt]

I was looking to replace my Turret as well, but I then went the other direction and bought a DOD Roof without the hole. I'm looking forward to installing the Thermal / Noise reduction insulation across the entire Roof before installation. I say this because I also was going to replace my Turret, but that is expensive and I heard they all leak. Just something to think about as you continue your HUMVEE journey! I'm all for keeping it as stock as possible, but my A2 is my daily driver and some creature comfort enhancements that don't stray too far from the Military vision can't be too bad for the purest. Just my .02

 

[Gamble]

Has anyone considered making a custom fitted piece that bolts onto the existing GovPlanet B Pillar and provides a platform for the bearing to sit upon, think like a saucer or dish in which the bearing can sit in and a 'cover' or 'hatch' on top of the bearing with a locking meachanism? Obviously, the locking mechanism would only permit a 180 degree spin as it wouldnt be able to clear the backside of the GovPlanet B pillar but it provides a number of options if this could be done. Obviously there wouldnt be a gunner's position atop the turret but you could do some pretty slick automated things with the turret.

 

[BLK HMMWV]

Has anyone considered making a custom fitted piece that bolts onto the existing GovPlanet B Pillar and provides a platform for the bearing to sit upon, think like a saucer or dish in which the bearing can sit in and a 'cover' or 'hatch' on top of the bearing with a locking meachanism? Obviously, the locking mechanism would only permit a 180 degree spin as it wouldnt be able to clear the backside of the GovPlanet B pillar but it provides a number of options if this could be done. Obviously there wouldnt be a gunner's position atop the turret but you could do some pretty slick automated things with the turret.

No most opted for the OEM parts

 

[Gamble]

No most opted for the OEM parts

Yep, understood, but the OEM parts are quickly becoming unobtainium.

 

[Action]

Yep, understood, but the OEM parts are quickly becoming unobtainium.

Drive a 2-door !

 

[Gamble]

Drive a 2-door !

Lol. 1045s and 1046s are 4 doors my man.

Someone or myself once I find time will come up with a solution for this issue by fabricating a platform that will secure itself to the bolts in the gov planet pillars

 

[NDT]

I looked into fabrication of the turret support. My plate roll guy says rolling flat bar aluminum into the ring will cause the bar to crack. So that leaves waterjetting the ring out of thick plate and machining the remaining features. This option is very expensive. So I continue my search for a OEM ring. “THUNK” what was that? A ring going in a scrap hopper at a demil facility …

 

[Retiredwarhorses]

I looked into fabrication of the turret support. My plate roll guy says rolling flat bar aluminum into the ring will cause the bar to crack. So that leaves waterjetting the ring out of thick plate and machining the remaining features. This option is very expensive. So I continue my search for a OEM ring. “THUNK” what was that? A ring going in a scrap hopper at a demil facility …

I was in talks with the OEM Mfg to make more of these, they are out of production, but if I ordered about 100 at $2200 ea, they would retool back up….not.

 

[NDT]

I was in talks with the OEM Mfg to make more of these, they are out of production, but if I ordered about 100 at $2200 ea, they would retool back up….not.

I would pay $2500 in an instant.

 

[Retiredwarhorses]

I would pay $2500 in an instant.

And when I had them for sale at that price, customers still whined like crazy…sold my last one a few weeks ago at $3500, and even than, I didn’t want to sell it…it was what I was offered From the customer.

 

[TOBASH]

I see no reason why the ring can’t be made from stainless steel or regular steel bar. Sure there will be slow galvanic issues BUT especially stainless will minimize that.

Unless of course you’re worried about weight... LOL.