Specs/plans for up armoring a M923

[TacticalDoc]

does anyone have information about specs/plans for up armoring a m923? The measurements of the panels? Or know where to find them? I just want it for the cab and engine compartment.

 

[Suprman]

I believe the military used a one piece up armor that was placed right over the cab

 

[Warthog]

There is a member that is making fake armor.

 

[Vintage iron]

What are you looking to do. The early hillbilly armor or the later Frankenstein cab? I am building gun truck but it won 't be a perfect reproduction.

 

[wreckerman893]

The Mississippi National Guard operates a rebuild facility at Camp Shelby, MS. My unit mobilized Soldiers out of there while I was on active duty. I used to visit the facility all the time and I watched them up armor some prototype 900 series 5 tons. You might be able to get line drawings from them (tell them you are doing historical research for a book). It's ironic that a lot of those trucks are still there and are going to be put out on the tank range as targets. Your tax dollars at work. PM CSMdavis...he can give you contact info for the location.

 

[TacticalDoc]

looking for something like this but I just want the front armored

 

[CBR Metalworks]

That 2nd picture looks heavy (but sweet looking!).

I drew up a file for some door armor to cut for a guy similar to what is in the first picture, but I think he may have decided shipping would cost too much.

---I actually just noticed you had PM'd me on Facebook about the chevy rear bumper, let me know if I can help you with some armor (real or fake), I have a 5-ton I would use for measuring/fitting. ('real' would just be 3/8" AR500, do some research to see what that will withstand)

 

[TacticalDoc]

My brother and I are going to get a plasma cutter and I'll pick up the steel locally. I think it would be to expensive to ship but thanks for the offer. I'm looking for 30 cal. protection. I'm considering thinner steel and multi layer design but that might be to complicated.

 

[MWMULES]

Early add on 939 armor kit not a great vid but does show back of cab, under hood and wheel well armor

http://brightcove.govliquidation.com/services/player/bcpid63425179001?bckey=AQ~~,AAAADradqYE~,ohPmayTAiXxAn1bxgE0rLV9g0vb3jraF&bclid=0&bctid=1483114997001

 

[Vintage iron]

Thanks for the pictures. I am building a gun truck and would love to grab that stuff!

 

[wreckerman893]

I was going through my archives and found these. Pictures were taking at aforementioned facility.

 

[wreckerman893]

Interior pic...sorry for the sideways view....tried to correct but couldn't.

 

[MWMULES]

Here you go

 

[TacticalDoc]

Thanks for the pictures. I think I'm just going to up armor the sides

 

[camoyj7]

Thanks for the pics

 

[Novaray64]

I'm putting together a kit what do you guys think?

 

[Csm Davis]

Not enough airflow to the radiator

 

[Novaray64]

Not enough airflow to the radiator

Havent had any problems yet

 

[MWMULES]

Csm Davis your PM box is full.

 

[Vintage iron]

Novaray I seen that truck online last week. Looks good.