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  1. fuzzytoaster

    Expedition engine?

    I covered this in a few past posts and believe the A1 trucks between 2003-2004 would be the clear winners in my opinion. They have the 3126 and fall in a narrow serial range where they received many of the newer truck upgrades that became standard on the 2006+ A1R models. Battery disconnect...
  2. fuzzytoaster

    I'd Rock That Cab

    The technical term for the FMTV A2's is "FUGLY". The only truck with more character is the M35A3 which looks suspiciously like Sid the Sloth.
  3. fuzzytoaster

    Steel Soldiers MV of the month 2023 - July VOTE HERE!

    Rags to riches story for this ROPS M923A2. It was a 2 year slow burn type project that deserved it. Auction acquired 2 years ago with the help of Wes. She was given to the State of Indiana's Forestry Service but the location was 40 miles off any hardball road. The site was staffed by convict...
  4. fuzzytoaster

    Old truck still earning it's keep

    What size bed is on it? Any more photos you'd be willing to share?
  5. fuzzytoaster

    HMMWV Yermo to S TX

    It really depends what you're moving and what trailer. I've had 3 HMMWVs hauled at a time and it cost me about $2600. I had time and waited for my price.
  6. fuzzytoaster

    HMMWV Yermo to S TX

    Plenty of times.
  7. fuzzytoaster

    MV of the Month July 2023

    I'll toss in my M923A2 ROPS truck.
  8. fuzzytoaster

    Any ideas of current values for a nice M571?

    You'll need to share pictures, operational condition, and title status to get a better idea of value. I've seen Gama Goats sell for $3500-$15,000 in the last 3 years. It depends on a lot of factors.
  9. fuzzytoaster

    What have you done to your FMTV or LMTV today

    People have put 16.00r20s on M1088s so..
  10. fuzzytoaster

    What have you done to your FMTV or LMTV today

    Finished up this project that will make someone's dream come true. This winch model M1078 had a bad engine so I gave it another Cat but from an MTV. With 290 horses under the hood (cab?) and 16.00's it will move. When the turbo spools it puts your butt in the seat. It was painted, doors rebuilt...
  11. fuzzytoaster

    CSM Army tires good place or no?

    They get the tires from the same source as all the other surplus guys.
  12. fuzzytoaster

    Started working on making MTVR Doors

    Slap some raggedy-@ss used HMMWV doors on them and roll on. They're cheap. rofl
  13. fuzzytoaster

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    I've inadvertently gotten into beekeeping this week with one of my 5 tons. The bees have been impressively busy for only such a short time but allegedly this isn't the first time for this truck to attract a swarm. Fortunately, one of my guys had the equipment and experience to relocate them...
  14. fuzzytoaster

    How many gallons of 383 to paint a M1078 w/troop seats

    No thinning on the Behr. I want it to apply thick(er) to imitate the CARC and help fill in any scrapes it may have gained over the years. I used an airless sprayer with a 5 gallon bucket to keep application consistent and it helps keep me in my groove when painting. I despise having to take...
  15. fuzzytoaster

    How many gallons of 383 to paint a M1078 w/troop seats

    I've painted a dozen M1078s and Behr Marquee Exterior Flat is the way to go. 5 gallons 383 green if you're doing everything exterior and one more gallon if you want to do inside the frame. 383 Brown I recommend the Rapco rattle cans and you will use 3 or 4 for the truck. Black, use Rustolium...
  16. fuzzytoaster

    Did I just buy a 2023 LMTV M1078A1 or not?

    No, it's a 2004. The truck has a battery disconnect box and lacks the features of an A1R: cab grab handles, larger door handles, etc. The 2004 year models (with some variance of late-late 2003's) received these upgrades that later became standard on the A1Rs 2006 onwards. You sir have a typo...
  17. fuzzytoaster

    Tire options and where to buy

    Yes, I'm very much still in business. I'll message you.
  18. fuzzytoaster

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    Finished up this fine specimen of a M923A2 ROPS truck. She was a full on rebuild and deserved a facelift and tires.
  19. fuzzytoaster

    This typo will catch your eye...

    I saw that too and watching closely.
  20. fuzzytoaster

    Highway speed gear 3.07 vs 2.87

    .. is how I read your post. You completely missed my point to try to "one up" me needlessly. You, me, and everyone else who has been around FMTVs knows that's not the standard tire rating. G/14 ply with a max rated speed of 55 mph is the standard. The K range are indeed rated for the 110km/68mph...
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