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  1. signalcorps

    M1040 Fast Attack Vehicle (FAV)

    Just hated that I had to sell my FAV but I found another one and just started putting it back together. It is completely in pieces and down to the bare frame. It is listed in the FAV section now under rebuilding #91 FAV. Can't believe I started this thread back in 2016. Where did the time go.
  2. signalcorps

    M1040 Fast Attack Vehicle (FAV)

    I ran into financial problems a couple of years ago and had to sell mine. Sad day for me. The website is still up though. www.fastattackvehickles.com
  3. signalcorps

    M1040 Fast Attack Vehicle (FAV)

    Don't know how I missed your fantastic FAV photos. Would it be ok to put them on my FAV website?
  4. signalcorps

    M1040 Fast Attack Vehicle (FAV)

    goto my website. www.fastattackvehicle.com All the manuals and docs are there.
  5. signalcorps

    M1040 Fast Attack Vehicle (FAV)

    It's all done now. I got it registered as a Former Military Vehicle and never have to pay for tag renewal again.
  6. signalcorps

    M1040 Fast Attack Vehicle (FAV)

    I have updated my Fast Attack Vehicle website. Added a bunch of photos, documents ans stories. www.fastattackvehicle.com
  7. signalcorps

    M1040 Fast Attack Vehicle (FAV)

    As my Dad used to say "It'll be a Hoot"
  8. signalcorps

    M1040 Fast Attack Vehicle (FAV)

    More versions Here are few more configurations. Don't know if I would want to be on the multiple rocket launcher version. They also came up with the first attack vehicle that was 100% remote/radio controlled. The operator wore goggles that look like todays VR headset. He could drive the vehicle...
  9. signalcorps

    M1040 Fast Attack Vehicle (FAV)

    They went thru 3 years of testing as a Surrogate for the HTLD program from 1982-1985 at Fort Washington. During that time the Army put every kind of weapon thru tests to see what was the best. They finally decided on the TOW but needed a 3-man crew to support it. They modified the FAV into a 3...
  10. signalcorps

    M1040 Fast Attack Vehicle (FAV)

    I have talked to a couple other Veterans who were there too. The one's who lived in the south west didn't think much about them because they grew up around sand rails flying over dunes. It must have been a sight in Washington State! I will post more photos as I work on it. I think it is going...
  11. signalcorps

    M1040 Fast Attack Vehicle (FAV)

    Versions of FAV They had one with a MK19 Granade launcher too.
  12. signalcorps

    M1040 Fast Attack Vehicle (FAV)

    They carried both. They also had versions with 30mm canon and TOW missile! I have a M60 for the 2nd crew mount already.
  13. signalcorps

    M1040 Fast Attack Vehicle (FAV)

    My new project. A 1982 Chenowth Fast Attack Vehicle. Bought it as a basket case from a museum up north. It is the real thing from Fort Lewis Washington. Several parts missing and just getting started on it. Need a 50 cal for the top! Hope to have it ready for next rally.
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