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  1. ckouba

    M1088 camper conversion

    Not sure how much opportunity there is over the cab due to the tilting cab access to the motor. If you've got a creative solution, I'm all ears. Regarding the swing of the overhang, I noticed this already just backing it in and out of my work space. I will poke around a bit more with it...
  2. ckouba

    M1088 camper conversion

    I may not be fully awake yet, but I don't follow the question. What's the suggestion?
  3. ckouba

    M1088 camper conversion

    So.... I've been building in an RV-sized but still "single" carport without being able to really see this project in its entirety. I finally drove it out into the open yesterday and saw it for the first time in the wilds. Uh, it's big!! I did make it a little bigger than the drawing I...
  4. ckouba

    How About a Military Camper Build Forum in General

    I like the idea as well. I've been posting in the FMTV subforum but will post to wherever the mods feel is the correct place if this is opened up. Thread link is in my signature below. To me, this forum feels to be well suited to this endeavor. Lots of people who appreciate the vehicles...
  5. ckouba

    M1088 camper conversion

    Thanks. It's sometimes difficult to work alone, everything seems like a great idea with no one to disagree with you. Any and all feedback is welcome. Affirmative. The steps are a little further out laterally than the tank, but the bottom of that 2x2 piece across the bottom is just above the...
  6. ckouba

    M1088 camper conversion

    Starting to look more like a jungle-gym than a camper for now. Regarding the diagonal bracing, I want the frame itself to have a bit of rigidity without shear panels on it so I went diagonally. It may be non-traditional (I haven't seen anyone else doing it this way) but I wanted the structural...
  7. ckouba

    M1088 camper conversion

    Walls/roof framing going up: Slow work, but feeling good to make progress again.
  8. ckouba

    Another New WA Member

    Fun story... I PM'd Jim (VertigoPilot) to say that I am up to visit a town near him from time to time and it might be interesting to get together. He explained that he's also to that town often as that's where his boat is moored. I said, that's funny, I have a boat and it's moored there...
  9. ckouba

    M1088 camper conversion

    Close.... Grainger. Look up die springs, lots of lengths and rates to choose. I will end up replacing the upper springs on the aft 4 perches with shorter ones- actually going to use the springs from the first set of perches in the upper positions. Originally I was going to insulate and build...
  10. ckouba

    M1088 camper conversion

    Antenna itself (there are different colors to choose from): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000SB4584/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Mount: https://www.rightchannelradios.com/collections/cb-antenna-mounts/products/cb-antenna-ball-mount-and-hd-spring I originally got a 9'...
  11. ckouba

    M1088 camper conversion

    After getting lockers installed, it seemed like the best thing to do would be go test them. I went back to something I tried when I first go the truck which I needed a few attempts to clear. This time was right up and over without issue. Felt great! While I was out, I took a few pictures in...
  12. ckouba

    The dreaded CTIS seal, bearing repack job on my MTV

    Haven't had any issues... Bryce just did lockers on my rears and I asked him to leave me a supply of seals thinking it'd be a good pro-active thing to do. Since looking further into it, I am tempted to wait until I have more reason to tear into it. If it ain't broke, don't fix it and all...
  13. ckouba

    The dreaded CTIS seal, bearing repack job on my MTV

    Random question for this- how do you know if you should replace these seals?
  14. ckouba

    The lack of “don’t buy an FMTV” posts led to this...

    You're not kidding. I would have swapped my standard length 1088 in a heartbeat for that longer frame... but I understand you play the card you're dealt.
  15. ckouba

    New To MV's And FMTV's Future Purchase. Help!?

    If you have diesel skills (mechanical knowledge and logistical/fiscal experience- hey, the parts are BIG, heavy, and spendy) and are comfortable with the work, you'll probably fit in well with the LMTV's. You would be best to keep poking around until you found one which "speaks to you". I'm...
  16. ckouba

    MV Addiction filled. Reis the Beast M1078A0 is born

    Did this disappear already? Potentially interested... but link is broken.
  17. ckouba

    The dreaded CTIS seal, bearing repack job on my MTV

    No worries at all. I already watched one of Neil's video on the seals. Looks like a great resource. Thanks for the direction.
  18. ckouba

    Looking for Someone to Fabricate a Roof Rack for My LMTV

    I don't have anything drawn up but mine will have a header bar above the windshield and another down low across the base (but with enough space to remove/change wipers, etc). I am contemplating a vertical bar in the center as well, and/or possibly a bolt-in grid section toward the outer edges...
  19. ckouba

    The dreaded CTIS seal, bearing repack job on my MTV

    Reworked - Ever write anything up on this? I am needing to do it soon. If not, can anyone direct me to the TM section which details this process? I am poking through it but not having any luck locating it.
  20. ckouba

    LMTV M1078 3D CAD Model on OnShape

    THANKS!!!
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