What have you done to your FMTV or LMTV today

[Ryan31783]

I wonder how many could still exist... how many were even made. The Crew Protection Cab for the HIMARS was fairly short lived.

I know where one of the Steyr style HIMARS cabs is and it is for sale.


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[Ryan31783]

I know where one of the Steyr style HIMARS cabs is and it is for sale.View attachment 930690


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It’s pretty complete, drivers seat is not mounted but that’s an easy fix. Here’s the hatch.


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[fuzzytoaster]

I know where one of the Steyr style HIMARS cabs is and it is for sale.View attachment 930690


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What are they asking for it? I'm picking up 3 this week but I want the cleanest one for my build (if price is reasonable).

 

[Ryan31783]

What are they asking for it? I'm picking up 3 this week but I want the cleanest one for my build (if price is reasonable).

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[Primussucks]

Managed to get a lot done this weekend.
- fenders, lights and reflectors removed. Fun little surprise on the tail lights.
- all the HUKs removed for bed removal. side mounted cut off wheel is the right tool for this job.
- side project on the dodge. Brakes.
- side project oil change on the Disco
- helped the kids breakdown the lmtv spare rim and tire. 25 mins. Not to shabby for a bunch of rookies.

Next:
- Plasma out the rear clip. And dispose of bed.
Lower rear clip down one level.
-ecohubs. And full axle/ctis/brake service.

Anyone going to be at Expo East this year?

 

[Third From Texas]

Wow 4 trumpets! Those look insane!

They must stick through the grill in that forward facing configuration?

No, they're pretty well tucked in.

The longest one is still some 4" recessed within the cab.

Sorry for the crappy pic, it's raining cat and dogs or I'd take a proper one.

 

[MatthewWBailey]

I've been swamped with projects for weeks so haven't posted in awhile. Lots of stuff going on around here I see.

My only lmtv fix in weeks has been My block heater cord shorted out at the connector, (lots of popping and raised eyebrows), which I've seen on my other Cat equip before. The heater and it's connector are fine so I tried to find a cord only. Luckily I tracked it down with Napa's help.

KATS #28216

this fits the heater listed in the parts spreadsheet (and probably a slew of others). Only $30 instead of the whole heater kit. I bought 2 just in anticipation of the next burnout. IDK why these connectors are so cheap, seems like they can't take the heat.

who can add it to the parts spreadsheet?

 

[MatthewWBailey]

No, they're pretty well tucked in.

The longest one is still some 4" recessed within the cab.

Sorry for the crappy pic, it's raining cat and dogs or I'd take a proper one.

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I have the 2 trumpets in that spot, and the fire engine sputtering horn on top, on a chain valve. It's actually mounted within the roof rack right to left. Quite loud.

 

[Ronmar]

Habitat restraint hydraulics installed.

 

[Ronmar]

Had some friends stop by and help me put up the first wall panel

 

[Ronmar]

Re-configuring my panel a bit to accommodate an A1 ex brake/warmup switch. Also decided to add a direct 4X4 switch. This switch is a 4x4 sw out of a case-International Harvester tractor(same config as the OEM panel switches). I am going to add a small lamp test pushbutton under the idiot panel.

Center differential lock/4x4 is a standalone function on these trucks, driven by the mode output. so it is relatively easy to activate the 4x4 function directly with a dash switch From P118 in the drivers dash on the A0. The WTEC3 and 4 is just as easy but slightly different signal and command pin locations.

I am working on reprogram capability for my WTEC2 to get a proper 3rd gear range pre-select but for those planning a A0 exhaust brake without re-programming, If you separate 4x4 from secondary mode select, you could use the secondary mode indicator output that currently engages 4x4 to initiate ex brake and at least target 5th range In a downshift…

working on a new idiot panel template to re-task some of the indicator lights to support these new added functions(4x4, EX BRAKE, BRAKE ON and WARMUP).

 

[serpico760]

You never cease to amaze me Ron! You remind me of both my grandfather. One was an army engineer then machinist at big oil, the other was a navy machinist mate and boiler maker. Neither had a mechanical problem they couldn't solve!

 

[Another Ahab]

Re-configuring my panel a bit to accommodate an A1 ex brake/warmup switch. Also decided to add a direct 4X4 switch. This switch is a 4x4 sw out of a case-International Harvester tractor(same config as the OEM panel switches). I am going to add a small lamp test pushbutton under the idiot panel.

Center differential lock/4x4 is a standalone function on these trucks, driven by the mode output. so it is relatively easy to activate the 4x4 function directly with a dash switch From P118 in the drivers dash on the A0. The WTEC3 and 4 is just as easy but slightly different signal and command pin locations.

I am working on reprogram capability for my WTEC2 to get a proper 3rd gear range pre-select but for those planning a A0 exhaust brake without re-programming, If you separate 4x4 from secondary mode select, you could use the secondary mode indicator output that currently engages 4x4 to initiate ex brake and at least target 5th range In a downshift…

working on a new idiot panel template to re-task some of the indicator lights to support these new added functions(4x4, EX BRAKE, BRAKE ON and WARMUP).

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Impressive, Ronmar. Last step of the project:

- Don't forget the Trademark!

 

[coachgeo]

Not TOO it... but in preparation for it.

Operation "Raise a Tent"... a "Vewy Vewy Bwig Tweaynt"

LME maintenance tent erection

sweet...... went back and looked and your correct... they are "uploaded" apparently at some point they switched to "hosting" on their own servers. Wonder what year they did that hmmmm... How long is standard LME? thought it was 24x32ft? (taken from their website) or is it only 16'...

www.steelsoldiers.com

PS- Page(s) of post follow above one as things have progressed. More to come. Video in the works. Reminder.. dont now what am doing building or videoing for that matter. Sorry for the Earth Quakes when video comes out.