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Rory has worked just as hard to make his just the way he wants it as I have mine...we both have a vision, and each of us are determined to get there. Plus Rory's has already got Textron's attention :beer:
Here's the first test drive. It is the first time this machine has moved under it's own power since we started this project. Incredible power, shifts smooth and you can really feel this thing pull you back:D
http://youtu.be/tTgWagRDqkk
Finally got everything communicating. The TCM and ECM are working perfectly. No active codes from either unit. The speedometer is calibrated and the indicator LEDs for wait to start, check engine and check transmission are all functioning. I have my oldest cleaning up the wiring and building a...
Here’s what the monitor looks like after powder coating and assembly, along with the tone ring and sensor mount we built and are in the process of installing for the speedo. It uses the same sensor that is used in the Allison now 8)
Thank you Rory, luckily I can do these custom fabrications or I'd certainly have a hard time paying other folks to do them for me. Hopefully you are through here soon and can stop by again :)
Here's the new hardwired LED remote controlled searchlights we're installing. The green brackets are custom made and will allow us to mount the devices to existing points in the armor which already has threaded weldments permanently located.
hellonwheelsv-100 has a nice collection as well. I know I had sent him a crate full of spares from my V100. If I see any additional parts in the next couple days that might help, I will advise.
Tanks are not exactly built for comfort either and it's pretty easy to get hurt inside one. Abrupt turns or stops can leave someone with a faceplant into the hard interior of one of these machines. Plus everything B3.3T said[thumbzup]
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