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With most of the detailed prep work behind us we're just about ready for the epoxy primer to go on. All the doors and a ton of misc parts were sent out for stripping and powder coat with zinc rich primer.

Here's an example of what we're finding on this rig, which is not really that bad considering it's age and the service it's seen. We cut the bad part off, ground the hull to clean metal then welded a new part made from stainless steel. Rust, twisted and broken parts along with stuck bolts are...

I've purchased everything to convert this one to a slant back. I'm putting the late variant gun ring with the gearbox operator...just as soon as I can finish the V150 and V100 we're working on...

2012 marks 75 years for the Georgia State Patrol and 50 years for the Sky Marshal Program :beer: I have some great friends in both agencies who presented me with these really cool commemorative gifts that I thought I'd share :mrgreen:

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New tires, powdercoated rims, new O rings, valve stem hardware along with new wheel nuts and lug nuts. The beadlocks were about the only part that was reused.

Thanks Matt :) I can't say for sure what else they fit but the late V100 leaf springs measure the same as the ones on this V150. We also added an extra short leaf on the left side rear because these vehicles all squat a bit more due to the engine being offset to that side.

We found a lot of damaged threads on the wheel studs, probably from the confusion that often comes with putting right hand threads on one side of the vehicle and left hand on the other. If that wasn't bad enough, there were both RH and LH on the same wheel :-? Anyway we punched all the old studs...

Took the machine outside for steam cleaning

Sure do...we had Robert Sheppard here today and again tomorrow, he usually has folks with him that wants to look around. So by all means, shoot me a PM and we would be glad to have you:beer: Sharp Shooter | Video | Fox News

This one is mine...that's why it's taking so long :razz:

You are correct L1A1, the 150s do have 5 ton axles

Taking the axles out so we can replace the leaf springs and address a few concerns underneath and also removed the top assembly...rust had no mercy on this unit :neutral:

Just as Rory said, this one uses the entire back portion as the engine bay now. In addition to the dual vision blocks for the driver, it also sports a 6V53 diesel, Allison transmission and 5 ton axles. You are correct on the 1033 program, only other agencies with arresting powers can have the...

Here's another LAV150 coming out on the 1033 program. This unit was among several reclaimed by the US during the invasion of Panama in 1989 called 'Operation Just Cause' This one is pretty rough but wont stay that way for long.

Radiator in and stainless/silicone plumbing completed along with the hydraulic circuit.

I keep hearing references to Mad Max, but I am honestly just building it to be building it...:grin:

Just finished the headlight guards...these are made from stainless steel, but will be powder coated matte black.

All the fuel and hydraulic lines are hooked up now, brake lines to follow. Also a shot of the engine that will be covered by the radiator shortly.