metalman99
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Thanks for the replies, this isn't about prepping, it's about building a versatile armored MV for fun, the same reason it seems most eveyone on SS has them. Most all different and built to suite their owners own taste.
I have some time and cash on my hands and am looking for a project to do with my sons. I have a metal shop and ALOT of metal fab resources at my disposal. I'm doing this for fun and something to do, not necessarily to bug out.
For me, this is like building go-karts when I was a kid. And what about the recent thread about what do you want to build? I'm not into mini semi's or homemade submarines.
When I start the build thread, anyone that thinks this is stupid or not well thought out or whatever will enjoy the thread. The entire truck will be 3D modeled in Solid Works and built from the ground up with top notch parts and metal fab.
I'm asking all the questions on here because I am trying to think it through and learn. I'm not an MV guy, i'm a welder / fabricator by trade, now business owner, and appreciate all the advice and answers to my questions on SS. Just because of SS, i've slowed down, backed off the M816 and been to a couple of MV dealers to drive and learn more.
I look forward to the very helpful replies sharing knowledge and advice that will help me decide which platform to use, (M52 vs. F550) and also to my specific MV questions.
If anyone can help with my question about mounting HEMTT wheels on a 5 ton rear axle or if anyone has mounted the MRAP wheels on a 5 ton, please let me know, that's really my hang-up right now, since i'm pretty sure the M52A2 is my rig, and likely won't be using 53's anymore, (thanks for that advice).
Thanks again for the help.
I have some time and cash on my hands and am looking for a project to do with my sons. I have a metal shop and ALOT of metal fab resources at my disposal. I'm doing this for fun and something to do, not necessarily to bug out.
For me, this is like building go-karts when I was a kid. And what about the recent thread about what do you want to build? I'm not into mini semi's or homemade submarines.
When I start the build thread, anyone that thinks this is stupid or not well thought out or whatever will enjoy the thread. The entire truck will be 3D modeled in Solid Works and built from the ground up with top notch parts and metal fab.
I'm asking all the questions on here because I am trying to think it through and learn. I'm not an MV guy, i'm a welder / fabricator by trade, now business owner, and appreciate all the advice and answers to my questions on SS. Just because of SS, i've slowed down, backed off the M816 and been to a couple of MV dealers to drive and learn more.
I look forward to the very helpful replies sharing knowledge and advice that will help me decide which platform to use, (M52 vs. F550) and also to my specific MV questions.
If anyone can help with my question about mounting HEMTT wheels on a 5 ton rear axle or if anyone has mounted the MRAP wheels on a 5 ton, please let me know, that's really my hang-up right now, since i'm pretty sure the M52A2 is my rig, and likely won't be using 53's anymore, (thanks for that advice).
Thanks again for the help.