Ambulance rear doors

[Pafcllc]

You should also put a wanted for them on the parts wanted classifieds on this forum

I completely forgot about this option. Thank you for segregating it!

 

[Mogman]

Beltfed has some more doors for sale on Fleabay

 

[Pafcllc]

Beltfed has some more doors for sale on Fleabay

Yeah! I just bought a set from him this morning. I really appreciate your help! Awesome!

 

[shorad93]

Any chance I can get some leads on getting the two rear doors and a step for newly acquired m997-a2. Thank You all in advance!

Hello,

I just purchased a M997 2 weeks ago with the same issue, no rear doors. However, I was able to acquire 2 right side doors through ebay of which I deconstructed one of them and then reverse engineered a left side door using the same type aluminum, 1/4" PVC sheet, 3/4" plywood (Treated) and sandwiched together with marine grade adhesive and small bolts throughout. Total investment for one door is roughly $350. The door is much stronger than the original to which I bolted a spare tire carrier. This week I'll be building a right side door using same technique.

 

[Mogman]

Nice work, sounds like you need to start producing doors.
I do have concerns about the tire, they weigh around 200lb, IMHO the door hinges themselves will not support that much weight over a long period.

 

[shorad93]

Nice work, sounds like you need to start producing doors.
I do have concerns about the tire, they weigh around 200lb, IMHO the door hinges themselves will not support that much weight over a long period.

Aaahhhh! I'm ahead of you. lol. I actually purchased another hinge that will go in between the other two to give it more strength. My plan calls for adding a small crane on the roof, possible electrically operated to lift and lower the spare. I'll keep you guys posted as I progress along.

 

[Pafcllc]

Yeah, I second that, very neat looking door. Did you reuse Kevlar lining? I have already bought original doors. What are your plans re steps (assuming they were removed too)?

 

[TOBASH]

Hello,

I just purchased a M997 2 weeks ago with the same issue, no rear doors. However, I was able to acquire 2 right side doors through ebay of which I deconstructed one of them and then reverse engineered a left side door using the same type aluminum, 1/4" PVC sheet, 3/4" plywood (Treated) and sandwiched together with marine grade adhesive and small bolts throughout. Total investment for one door is roughly $350. The door is much stronger than the original to which I bolted a spare tire carrier. This week I'll be building a right side door using same technique.

Amazing work, and to all the NaySayers, treated plywood kicks ass for applications like this.

Great post about a common problem!!!

 

[shorad93]

Yeah, I second that, very neat looking door. Did you reuse Kevlar lining? I have already bought original doors. What are your plans re steps (assuming they were removed too)?

My M997 didn't have any Kevlar lining. The 2 right side doors I purchased were older. They both had an Interesting stencil saying "warning, these doors not to be used in combat". Once I disected the 1st door, I understood why. Very flimsy design with aluminum bracing and hard insulation sections to fill the voids.

For the steps, I just picked up an RV step that I may modify to include making the cover. This step looks heavy duty and I think with some mods, I can make it work. Standby for pix later.

 

[shorad93]

Amazing work, and to all the NaySayers, treated plywood kicks ass for applications like this.

Great post about a common problem!!!

Thank You. I'll see if I can take better pix for the next 2 doors I'll be making. If this works out, I may decide to sell sets. But I'll let you guys judge. Cheers!

 

[spankybear]

Hello,

I just purchased a M997 2 weeks ago with the same issue, no rear doors. However, I was able to acquire 2 right side doors through ebay of which I deconstructed one of them and then reverse engineered a left side door using the same type aluminum, 1/4" PVC sheet, 3/4" plywood (Treated) and sandwiched together with marine grade adhesive and small bolts throughout. Total investment for one door is roughly $350. The door is much stronger than the original to which I bolted a spare tire carrier. This week I'll be building a right side door using same technique.

Very nice!

 

[Flateeg]

I have an ambulance and Im just building my own. Its a PITA but slowly coming together. Plus Im making them semi bullet resistant

 

[spankybear]

I have an ambulance and Im just building my own. Its a PITA but slowly coming together. Plus Im making them semi bullet resistant

I built mine and it was easier than I thought. I did look at Kevilar panels but didn't want to spend the $$$$ to build with. Other than being "tacticool" I don't foresee a need.

 

[Mogman]

I have an ambulance and Im just building my own. Its a PITA but slowly coming together. Plus Im making them semi bullet resistant

Welcome to the SS forums!!!

 

[Flateeg]

I built mine and it was easier than I thought. I did look at Kevilar panels but didn't want to spend the $$$$ to build with. Other than being "tacticool" I don't foresee a need.

Where did you get the latches? Im building mine out of 500 steal with steal panels I really dont know why I am going over the top. I think its to teach my twin boys to weld.

 

[Flateeg]

Welcome to the SS forums!!!

Those are bad ass by the way

 

[spankybear]

Where did you get the latches? Im building mine out of 500 steal with steal panels I really dont know why I am going over the top. I think its to teach my twin boys to weld.

What I did was get the parts TM and then get the part numbers. I search the part numbers and found them on line. One side came from the Hummer Parts Guy and the other side from Equipment Parts Sales. I fond the handles at army surplus warehouse. Part of the game/fun is finding parts. It's a treasure hunt. The only issue with surplus is it will dry up. It's an on going hunt. Also i am cheap so I try to find the best price. Not always easy. Hope this helps.

To convert the part numbers to a NSN I use part target. Sometime the same part will have multiple part numbers. Take the right latch. The TM calls out 12341711-1. Take that number and use part target to find the NSN of 5342-01-264-6533. Scroll down are you also find the other part numbers like 12341238 and 5597989. Search the numbers and sometime you will get lucky...

I think HPG is out of stock. EPS has one side but has gone up in price. Army Surplus Warehouse didn't have a part number listed but the picture looked to be right. I went ahead and got 2 and they are correct. Here's a link to the handles https://armysurpluswarehouse.com/military-issue-humvee-rear-outer-door-handle/

Part target also has the manufactures on some items. You can also search on the manufactures and go that route. Like I said this is a treasure hunt. I use the above and map out to the X.... and sometime the treasure has been found by someone else...

Enjoy

 

[Flateeg]

What I did was get the parts TM and then get the part numbers. I search the part numbers and found them on line. One side came from the Hummer Parts Guy and the other side from Equipment Parts Sales. I fond the handles at army surplus warehouse. Part of the game/fun is finding parts. It's a treasure hunt. The only issue with surplus is it will dry up. It's an on going hunt. Also i am cheap so I try to find the best price. Not always easy. Hope this helps.

To convert the part numbers to a NSN I use part target. Sometime the same part will have multiple part numbers. Take the right latch. The TM calls out 12341711-1. Take that number and use part target to find the NSN of 5342-01-264-6533. Scroll down are you also find the other part numbers like 12341238 and 5597989. Search the numbers and sometime you will get lucky...

I think HPG is out of stock. EPS has one side but has gone up in price. Army Surplus Warehouse didn't have a part number listed but the picture looked to be right. I went ahead and got 2 and they are correct. Here's a link to the handles https://armysurpluswarehouse.com/military-issue-humvee-rear-outer-door-handle/

Part target also has the manufactures on some items. You can also search on the manufactures and go that route. Like I said this is a treasure hunt. I use the above and map out to the X.... and sometime the treasure has been found by someone else...

Enjoy

Thanks brothers. It is true. I like finding the parts or building it my way. Its a big toy. I could paint it pink. (I wont) but its as much as you want to do. I just ordered the steel door kit. When the zombies come I will be ready Lol

 

[Ukraine_Soldier]

We made the top doors and bottom step/door for the 997A2 we are sending to Ukraine. We bought the "real" doors but can't send them out of the country so I guess I'll just sell them on ebay.

If folks need info on the process we used to make the doors I could post pix. What I am now looking for is the little door pins on the outside that clip into the rubber grommet things on the vehicle sides to hold the doors open. Anyone know the name of these things? We've got one so just need one. They look like this

 

[Greg841]

We made the top doors and bottom step/door for the 997A2 we are sending to Ukraine. We bought the "real" doors but can't send them out of the country so I guess I'll just sell them on ebay.

If folks need info on the process we used to make the doors I could post pix. What I am now looking for is the little door pins on the outside that clip into the rubber grommet things on the vehicle sides to hold the doors open. Anyone know the name of these things? We've got one so just need one. They look like this

They're just called door holders, the nsn # is 5340-01-309-7900 and they come with the rubber part on the body too.