5 Ton HET

[162tcat]

New or take offs?

 

[Carlstealth]

The door frame??? looks like you have a good plan on that... some finished doors off something else?

The door frames are a great idea I think but man what a job to remove them and pretty much wrecks the Pete cab doing so.I later found out you can buy them for $600.00 each new.I parted out the Pete so the door frames and doors ended up being free.

 

[Carlstealth]

Anyone have a good idea what seats would be nice in here.Thinking I want air ride.Also what would be a good aux heater system or would a combo ac/heat system be available. One last question what would be a good wiper system to install preferably 24v.

 

[Csm Davis]

I like the GSS seats from the 939 series trucks

 

[Carlstealth]

Thank you Csm Davis

 

[Carlstealth]

Making lots of progress. All the inner skeleton built and welded out.Outer skins on and ready for window openings.Welding outer skins in place.Installed a recess for the exhaust stack and air intake piping.

 

[Csm Davis]

Anyone have a good idea what seats would be nice in here.Thinking I want air ride.Also what would be a good aux heater system or would a combo ac/heat system be available. One last question what would be a good wiper system to install preferably 24v.

As for wipers I like the M35A3 kits simple to modify to fit and should be able to get parts for a good long while, it uses the humvee motor.

 

[wheelspinner]

I like the GSS seats from the 939 series trucks

Just so happens I have a pair for sale:

 

[m715mike]

Wow! I just clicked on this thread for the first time and read it cover to cover. I'm hooked!

You have an awesome build in progress. Keep up the great work!

 

[Carlstealth]

Thanks Mike very nice of you to say.

 

[Carlstealth]

Ooooohhh I like those! Can you PM me a price and where you are located.

 

[M275Fan]

Carl, the 5-ton is looking awesome. By far one of the coolest 939-series trucks I've seen. Keep up the excellent work.

 

[silverstate55]

I have a pair of these same seats; they are fantastic & are going into my M920.

Just so happens I have a pair for sale:

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[Carlstealth]

Decided to one up my modern 24v alternator upgrade to a tandem system for 12v. one battery alternator and fuse box for 12v and one alternator and 2 batteries for the original truck system.I decided this was my the best way to run 12v accessories also relocated the batteries to the tool box instead of under the passenger seat.With my new extended cab there will be room for tools under the rear bunk/seat once I get the seats positioned.

 

[Carlstealth]

Busy days off from my regular job.With a lot of help got the cab and picker all blasted off. We installed the spare tire and tow bar on the roof. Got the cab primed with Endura inside and out and then got the Olive drab on all the new stuff.Next days off paint all the accessories and install them then paint the camo colors and get windows installed and doors.

 

[zebedee]

Hey Carl - what's with the banjo hole in the cab cill?... or did I miss something in an earlier post....



Was it for lifting the cab into place?
Securing antiglare scrim over windscreen?
For friends to chain door when you are sleeping inside?

 

[Carlstealth]

Hey Carl - what's with the banjo hole in the cab cill?... or did I miss something in an earlier post....

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Was it for lifting the cab into place?
Securing antiglare scrim over windscreen?
For friends to chain door when you are sleeping inside?

That's funny actually its none of those things nor is it an old style key hole for the door lock. It's the marker light hole.I scored some OEM marker lights.

 

[pevrs114]

This is a really cool looking build. Excellent work!

 

[Carlstealth]

Here are some current photos.I have been putting in lots of hours wiring,painting,assembling,aligning etc. Things are coming together well though.Door frames to paint and install,doors,insulate and interior cladding in aluminum checker plate.Radios to install,seats and glass. Hopefully get the fall season of tree planting and maybe some hot tub installs. getting 4 boom extensions as well.

 

[Carlstealth]

Drivers side air pipe with extension. I'm good for another couple feet of fording depth.