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"How to get a HET in life..." - M1070 Acquisition thread

Castle Bravo

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Awesome pics, keep them coming!
Sure!

The air filter, out for cleaning. Note the coke can and 5 gallon bucket for size reference. I think almost every other air filter I have could fit easily inside of this one.

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The air box where the filter lives.

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The power steering reservoir. Note the coke can for reference and the size of the lines coming from it.

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The various circuit breakers inside the cab.

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A shot rearward from under the front axle. You can see the very large transfer case as well as all 5 gigantic air tanks.

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The #2 axle (1st of the rear tridem) You can see how the air brake chambers are above the axles to increase ground clearance.

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Here you can see the massive transfer case to #2 axle drive shaft as well as the very large trailing arms.

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M1075

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You will need Soni's 10 Ton crane to do any work on that beast. How many people does it take to lift the air filter?
 

Castle Bravo

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I need to make a few brackets to get the tool box secured, but this is about where it goes.

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M920

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I need to make a few brackets to get the tool box secured, but this is about where it goes.

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Man.... I really don't like the looks of the miss matched paint! But then, since I'm having a very generous day....I will take that toolbox off your hands! Just think about all the bracket work and all the painting I would be saving you....lol

Looks great Matt! [thumbzup]

Soni
 

WRMorrison

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Just saw this thread; great story! I wish I would have known about this adventure earlier; I would have loved to tag along to recover it!

-WRM
 

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sure!

The air filter, out for cleaning. Note the coke can and 5 gallon bucket for size reference. I think almost every other air filter i have could fit easily inside of this one.

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the air box where the filter lives.

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the power steering reservoir. Note the coke can for reference and the size of the lines coming from it.

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the various circuit breakers inside the cab.

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a shot rearward from under the front axle. You can see the very large transfer case as well as all 5 gigantic air tanks.

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the #2 axle (1st of the rear tridem) you can see how the air brake chambers are above the axles to increase ground clearance.

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here you can see the massive transfer case to #2 axle drive shaft as well as the very large trailing arms.

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super hd!!!
 

FASTNOVA

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Took the HET to a car show today, was a big hit. Everybody loves a HET!
You could have atleast put some shine on those tires so it would blend in a little more with the other show cars, but I don't think they sell Amorall in 5 gallon buckets.
 

Castle Bravo

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I was looking at the HET Lube order today and was thinking about how much of all of the different types of lubricants the truck uses. I made a rough estimation that it probably has something like $2000.00 of fluids in it. (not counting fuel!) Thats about 100 gallons of oils and 23 gallons of coolant, which should weigh north of 850 lbs.

250 gallons of #2 diesel should be about $900.00 on the low end, and weighs about 1750 lbs.

:cookoo:
 
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m715mike

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So to put this in terms I understand, should I ever have the pleasure of owning an HET, I need to plan on two loans from the bank... One to buy the truck and a second for the first oil change!! :doh::doh:

On a more serious note, I have really enjoyed following your story and checking out the pictures. Thanks for letting me live vicariously through your awesome experiences!!!
 
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