The first pics of my HEMTT project !

[Jones]

Hey Cdub; based on the fact that there's no pass. side rear window and the turn signals are mounted upside down. That may be an LVS. Pretty scarce as the Marines were the only ones to use them. If it is, it would be worth trying to pick up.

 

[CanonNinja]

Hey Cdub; based on the fact that there's no pass. side rear window and the turn signals are mounted upside down. That may be an LVS. Pretty scarce as the Marines were the only ones to use them. If it is, it would be worth trying to pick up.

one just went for $16k on GL 2 weeks ago

 

[dma251]

Very impressive! Is your family tired of the "other woman" yet? I know my wife was about ready to kill me around week 10 of the 923A2 project.

I have a very understanding soon-to-be-wife. I'm giving here the greatest gift ever on August 18th....

After six years of anticipation she has finally convinced me to marry her

Seriously, I am really luck to not have to fight the big "no more green metal" fight. She understands that I have to have my interests, and she has her's. It's hard to find women/wives/girlfriends that can grasp that it's not their OBLIGATION to change or alter their mate. I call it the "bait and switch"... You get what you got. Don't expect to change it much.

Here's a pic of her holding my great big nuts. (in hindsight I really wish I had found bigger nuts! )

 

[Recovry4x4]

How do the neighbors tolerate your hobby? My family asks me this question all the time. The truth of the matter is, not a single one of them can complain because eacha nd every one of them has needed one in there yard for something or the other. I'm the most sought after guy in the neighborhood after a hurricane.

 

[Cdub]

Hey Cdub; based on the fact that there's no pass. side rear window and the turn signals are mounted upside down. That may be an LVS. Pretty scarce as the Marines were the only ones to use them. If it is, it would be worth trying to pick up.

Hey Jones,

I didn't notice much of a difference...........can you explain or better yet show some pic of the difference between the two......???

Thanks,

C'dub

 

[maddawg308]

Wow, that HEMTT looks pretty neat! Bet it will turn a few heads in the local parade, especially if you put a sign on it that says "Privately Owned".

 

[BKubu]

I take the HEMTT through town every time one of those anti-war crowds gathers to protest. Usually, a bunch of veterans and their supporters gather on the opposite corner. I pass them honking and showing my support. It is great to see the wind leave the sails of the hippie crowd when they see what they think is an active duty military truck (I guess they missed the civvy tags) supporting the "support our troops" group.

 

[steelsoldiers]

I didn't notice much of a difference...........can you explain or better yet show some pic of the difference between the two......???

Thanks,

C'dub

Here's a good break-down of the MK48: http://fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/mk48.htm

 

[Cdub]

I didn't notice much of a difference...........can you explain or better yet show some pic of the difference between the two......???

Thanks,

C'dub

Here's a good break-down of the MK48: http://fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/mk48.htm

Thanks so much for the link. I found it to be very interesting..........

Cheers,

C'dub

 

[dma251]

I've noticed some differences in the cabs on the LVS vs. the HEMTT are the skidplate openings, the lack of a right rear window, the vent arrangement on the roof is different, there is no clearance light on the corner of the cab on a LVS, and most significantly - the intake tunnel that runs up from below the cab to the top of the back of the cab for feeding the huge radiator right behind is a significantly different design. My Hemtt cab has an air inlet on the top of the cab, and the LVS has none.

I think that's about it. They bolt on the same, and they seem to function the same. I can fill you in on more details soon - I am picking up a LVS cab to possibly swap onto my truck in two weeks.

 

[dma251]

How do the neighbors tolerate your hobby? My family asks me this question all the time. The truth of the matter is, not a single one of them can complain because eacha nd every one of them has needed one in there yard for something or the other. I'm the most sought after guy in the neighborhood after a hurricane.

I get the same question, too. You can't see it in the pics very well, but since buying the HEMTT, I had $8000 of work done to my backyard to cut out 100 yards or dirt and rock from my hillside and that 7 foot tall rock retaining wall put in. That's because the HEMTT was so much longer then my other rigs I need a more practical place to work on it then one of those cheap costco carports. In a couple weeks I'll have it graveled and then I will set up a 40' x 16' x16 high' dark green RV garage that is complete with roll-up door and lights, so I can paint the truck/keep it dry/safe from prying eyes, etc.

As far as the neighbor's go - it's simple -

"When they start paying the bills, they will then have an opinion that matters to me."

(most of my neighbors love it, though. I was a little concerned about damage to the roads, so I got on my neighborhood association so I could vote against any BS rules some fool might dream regarding weight limits or some such nonsense.)

 

[ATC]

A little off-topic, but do you have a Part Number/Price on thoes Corbeau seats?

Good luck with the HEMTT...I LOVE thoes things!!

 

[dma251]

Seats are Corbeau GTS II - $320 each, and the harnesses are 3-point retractable harnesses that are have free-retracting shoulder belts until they are inertia activated or you can lock them manually with a knob. They are $100 each.

I am planning on having the seats recovered in canvas when the truck is finished.

 

[5tonpuller]

This guy have a web sight or an address?
thanks
Matt

 

[dma251]

Which guy? The guy I got the seats from?

 

[ATC]

Thanks!

 

[ARMYMAN30YearsPlus]

DMA that girl is a real treasure, keep her. Mine is much the same four kids and 26 years later.

Bruce:
Thanks my friend we all appreciate the support anyone shows for our efforts in fighting evil and protecting American freedom. I am really kinda sad that I will not be at Aberdeen next year hopefully your HEMMT will be there and we can see some pictures.

 

[jwaller]

hey I've got some tires for a LVS. anybody know somebody that needs them?

 

[kcimb]

any more updates? Is it driving yet?

 

[poppop]

When I was at the Pembroke scrape yard three weeks ago there was at least 12 cabs that look like the ones on these trucks. They all looked very solid just had minor damage from small accidents as far as I could see. This guy is real funny about his military stuff but I think he would sell these if someone needs one. I have no idea what he would want but he sells nothing for less than he can get for scrap and he is a dealer so he gets top dollar for scrap.