My War Pig

[DSD277]

Since many don't venture out of their 'niche' of vehicles part of the forum, I thought I'd post in 'member's rides' what I have made out of my FMTV ... I know, bad word to some.
If you have followed the thread in the FMTV section, you already know what I started with.
To those who haven't.... this is what I showed up with to the Prom .... Come to think of it, it would make a heck of a Prommobile
Memorial Day at Arcadia Park

 

[B3.3T]

Holy Cow your authenticity and detail is extraordinary. You just don't see something like this outside of SOCCOM. How about one of the Pinz 718s next?

 

[DSD277]

Thanks
I've had Pinzgauers for 12 years, and sold my 716 just over a year ago (had it for almost 10 years). The irony was that I was always thinking I was going to end on my back climbing into it, and was going to find something a bit lower...blew that one . And though some have difficulty on finding parts, FMTV parts are dirt cheap compared against Pinzgauer ( Especially TDs ) and SBU Mog parts.

I was thinking of a 718, but what for?... been there... and when I first saw the FMTV for sale, it screamed "WAR PIG" at me... and the FMTV Gods wanted me to have it

 

[B3.3T]

Good logic there. It is an awesome truck. I hope those that see it understand it enough to appreciate your effort.

 

[DSD277]

And unbelievably, the truck didn't have its full kit with it, or all of it displayed that was.
It was the truck's first showing and was't to that point until 7PM the night before.

For those that have plenty of time on their hand, or care, this is the looong thread of it's acquistion, the thoughts to build it, and build.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?86861-Just-bought-a-MTV-M1094-LVAD

 

[wsucougarx]

Outstanding work! Incredible detail.

 

[Ferroequinologist]

Wow, that's what I call fully loaded, with all the bells and whistles!

Nice rig!

 

[krink762]

Great looking ride

 

[DSD277]

Just to add. This is it with "street" dress... for those pesty LEOs that like windshields, mirrors and shoulder belts, and don't like things hanging from it

 

[ranger.41]

That is one nice truck!!! Good work!