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helmet top for m998

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hummwv h1 said:
What do i need to do to install a helmet top on a 998 besides the mounts. Any help would be appreciated
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Do you have an actual military helmet top or something aftermarket? I’m not familiar with the helmet top but I have made/installed quite a few roofs recently. Either welded the aluminum or just used self tapping screws.


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It's the 4 door top with the two filler panels and side cabinets. Im planning removing the filler panels and make it 4 door. I also have a soft top and hard top windshield and neither seem to fit good. I know i have to get all the mounts but didn't know about the windshield seal.
 
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I would rather trade it for a slant back like i had in Calvary scouts in the army so im still thinking about it. Thanks everyone for the information
 
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Sometimes the tops will warp a little around the windshield due to how they were stored, you can replace the gasket and it will make a world of a difference. No need to use a hard top windshield they are made for the soft top windshields. I just installed a NOS helmet top and you can pm me if you have any questions. I have 4 extra hardware and bracket sets that came with mine if you need any mounting parts.
 
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I have one of these helmets for sale, because I have finished installing the turret top for an M1026, but I had a REAL hard time contacting the AM folks. I made 9 phone calls to them in an effort to acquire some parts and did NOT get one phone call returned.
 
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Amtech technically was bought out a few years ago by a larger company mcclarin plastics though they still do business under that name. I have spoken with them a few times about some of the tops i have. If you need to call wait until about 11am PST and ask for Kirk
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e helped me with info that was never released, though i never tried to buy parts from them since i have more then enough install kits so i cant comment on that.
 
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603hellmutt said:
Sometimes the tops will warp a little around the windshield due to how they were stored, you can replace the gasket and it will make a world of a difference. No need to use a hard top windshield they are made for the soft top windshields. I just installed a NOS helmet top and you can pm me if you have any questions. I have 4 extra hardware and bracket sets that came with mine if you need any mounting parts.
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Just ran across this thread. I just bought a military helmet top for my M-1165. You indicated you have some mounting parts which I would be interested in if you still have them. Thanks
 
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603hellmutt said:
Sometimes the tops will warp a little around the windshield due to how they were stored, you can replace the gasket and it will make a world of a difference. No need to use a hard top windshield they are made for the soft top windshields. I just installed a NOS helmet top and you can pm me if you have any questions. I have 4 extra hardware and bracket sets that came with mine if you need any mounting parts.
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I am interested in buying one of your Helmet Top hardware and bracket sets if still available.
 
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Steve1

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603hellmutt said:
Amtech technically was bought out a few years ago by a larger company mcclarin plastics though they still do business under that name. I have spoken with them a few times about some of the tops i have. If you need to call wait until about 11am PST and ask for Kirk
(509) 877-6271. H​
e helped me with info that was never released, though i never tried to buy parts from them since i have more then enough install kits so i cant comment on that.
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I am interested in buying one of you Helmet Top installation kits if still available. Thanks!!
 
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Anyone have luck getting ahold of anyone at McClarin plastics? I’ve tried so many ways. Phone, email, contact us form… nada.

I am looking for some hardware and side boxes for the helmet top if anyone here has some.
 
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