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New MV, time for a new thread so I can document my FLU SEE ownership experience.
1989 ( I think) FLU419 SEE purchased from the State of Georgia Forestry Commission.
Pictures from the auction
Tool Boxes are empty. The batteries were dead so I will see if I can charge them before buying replacements, hopefully I'll get it started today. You are more than welcome to come check it out.
Does anyone have the wiring diagram for the keyed switch on the dash? The key was broken off in the switch and the switch was removed. I will be repairing it the right way when when I can find an appropriate switch, but I would like to come up with a work around for now.
Is it possible to verify which models a winch is suited for based on its data plates?
A Garwood (20K LB) winch w/ level wind & tensioner Model # 7411122, Dana (Chelsea) PTO Model # 308454-1, shift linkage, & PTO Shaft all just followed me home. I was told they were from a 5 ton wrecker, but...
See the piece of conduit on the back of the cab in the lashing points for a soft top? It has a notch in one end and is long enough to reach the air tank drain handles. Also, how are the redneck engineered seats holding up?
This is just temporary.
No lunette on this one I will be using one of Kilby's multi axis hitches on a telescoping tongue.
Oddly enough this is the tongue I hacked off that bantam in the first post.
Thanks guys. Size wise this falls about half way between the t3/m100/m416 and the USm101.
I thought about OD ( could have even gotten 383green or 686tan), but the color of the raw steel grew on me during fabrication so i decided to go with the most durable finish I could get that was similar...
tongue box, battery rack, and fuel can mounts
Disassembled for media blast
Reassembled after powder coat
Exterior 99% done (about all that is left is weather stripping)
More mil surplus light content...
1. Start with a bantam t3 1/4 ton trailer
2. Sell it.
3. Build what you want from scratch without hacking up something of historical significance.
Frame parts cut and laid out
Frame & suspension done and being tested
Tub fabrication
MV content... Tail lights
Fender fab