Portland Oregon - Large Truck Mechanic - Recommendations Please

[Rodney Lough Jr]

We have finalized our purchase of the FMTV - Severe Duty 6x6 truck for our expedition project.



We are looking for a 'shop' in the Portland Oregon area that can make a number of modifications to the vehicle like: Gear set change, transmission modification(s), frame lengthening, custom fuel tank(s), frame rail extensions, etc..

Any recommendations?

Thanks!

 

[Derrickl112]

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[BrushMaster Builder]

We're not in Oregon but we'd love to sink our teeth into that puppy.

 

[Rodney Lough Jr]

We're not in Oregon but we'd love to sink our teeth into that puppy.

Perhaps I should be more clear. The vehicle is located in Sealy and would be transported to Oregon, it's final destination. There is no reason why work couldn't be done just about anywhere in between.

I guess the question becomes: is this the type of thing you guys could do?

 

[zout]

Find out where locally a Dealership Truck shop gets their body conversions done at - that is the place your looking for. Most build GLider kits - any type of conversion with masters of fabrication working for them. Check locally first and keep the $$$$$ at home.

 

[BrushMaster Builder]

The frame extensions, fuel tank, and gear set change are no problem. Could you tell us a little more about the MD3070 transmission mods you want? Also, you can see our work and what we do on either our YouTube Channel which is ARICE50 or our company website which is www.kyrishgovt.com

 

[quickfarms]

Talk to the local truck parts house they should be able to point you in the right direction.

 

[Rodney Lough Jr]

Thank you all for the recommendations and sound advice. I was able to find a local place by using the "ask someone who knows" approach which many of you suggested. If this doesn't work out BrushMaster we'll be giving you guys a call. Thank you again!

 

[DSD277]

Just curious, but are you sure what engine/trans is in your truck? The FMTVs had Cat 3116, then 3126. MD3070 trans. The SD Brazos are advertised with Cummin 6.7 and Allison 3700. Besides the obvious engine difference, I don't know about the trans...

 

[Rodney Lough Jr]

Just curious, but are you sure what engine/trans is in your truck? The FMTVs had Cat 3116, then 3126. MD3070 trans. The SD Brazos are advertised with Cummin 6.7 and Allison 3700. Besides the obvious engine difference, I don't know about the trans...

You are correct, it has the 6.7L Cummins (325hp@2400rmp 750torque@1800rmp), Allison Trans (3700SP 7speed)

 

[DSD277]

I knew the advertised specs. What you want to get from BAE is the "Build sheet" for your truck. It is not a "window sticker" but a list of everything that was installed on your truck at the factory.
I've designed and had built several truck bodies over the years and ordered medium duty trucks, to my specs, and the build sheet is a list of all supplied components, as built. And actually are handy to have with the vehicle for part replacements. And when you alter the truck, you should update your copies for reference

 

[Rodney Lough Jr]

What you want to get from BAE is the "Build sheet" for your truck.

I visit Sealy next week, have put in a request for the "Build sheet" and will update on my return. Thanks for the info.