WTB: Aluminum work for the Humvee…or suggestions where to get this done.

[vitamink]

Kids,

I need a part fabbed up for the humvee. The idea is this.

Essentially i need a sheet of aluminum cut, bent to the general slope of the hood, the pockets welded in place for the tools and everything else i can take care of (tiedowns, paint, etc). I already have a source for the ratcheting tie downs as they're made by a fire rescue company. The company that makes this is called Military Systems Group, however they only sell to .mil so i'd like to make a repro. As far as i know only 1 or two has made it to the civilian surplus market as they are mostly for Special Forces HMMWVs. If anyone can help me out, or guide me to someone who knows what they're doing with aluminum, i'd really appreciate it.

 

[N_K_1984]

I can ask around, I know some metal fabricators. If all else, I can send you a bumper sticker for the Humvee.

 

[Hop]

Some buddies of mine run a fab shop. I'll ask them.

 

[vitamink]

Thanks man! NK, I'm sure you'd one up me on the sticker.

 

[Farmritch]

You need those Wrangler GSA's I have for sale

 

[flashpuppy]

I own a fab shop. I build some wild stuff, and that's no problem. I have some very nice 1/4" aluminum tread plate (Not diamond plate, actual tread plate. Would definetly look cool.) sitting on the rack.

Maybe you'd want a rifle rack incorporated?

I'd need dimensions and specifically the contour of the hood. Short of having blueprints on-hand, I wouldn't build it without your vehicle at my shop to ensure good fitment.

 

[vitamink]

FP:
that sounds excellent. Unfortunately I could probably buy a humvee in lowell for the price in gas it would cost to drive mine up there . Apparently the government wasn't to concerned with MPGs. I may be able to get some drawings and measurements. The slope of the hood is very minimal and would probably conform to it's shape just by using the mounting holes. I dunno though.

Farm:
I would certainly consider it, but i currently have 5 37" wrangler MTRs, 4 37" BFGs, and 2 37" GSAs I'm swimming in tires, but if I get like 12 flats I'll hit you up. You should buy my extra 12 bolt rims

 

[actaeon277]

Someday, I'd like to see the hummer.
I found the thread about when you got it.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Send a PM to jontheturboguy. View Profile: jontheturboguy - INGunOwners

I know he does/can do aluminum welding - and chances are he knows a good fab shop or dozen who can help. Plus - he's not too far from you.

-J-

 

[vitamink]

I love you so much right now!

actaeon:
ill have the transfer case back in it today, then testing until Monday to make sure there aren't any leaks. Assuming its GTG , you have a license, and you're not a villain you can take her for a spin.

 

[engineerpower]

FP:
that sounds excellent. Unfortunately I could probably buy a humvee in lowell for the price in gas it would cost to drive mine up there . Apparently the government wasn't to concerned with MPGs. I may be able to get some drawings and measurements. The slope of the hood is very minimal and would probably conform to it's shape just by using the mounting holes. I dunno though.

If you could take the hood up there, that would save the gas. Crazy how low MPG's are on .mil vic's, but you don't even want to know how much fuel we'd burn in our XM104 Wolverines. They have the same turbine engines and chassis as the M1A1 MBT, but they sure are nice to stand behind during the winter and enjoy the warm exhaust.

 

[vitamink]

I just looked up the xm104 wolverine…i need one.

 

[actaeon277]

I just looked up the xm104 wolverine…i need one.

I'm looking forward to the thread.

 

[engineerpower]

Heh, you think a HMMWV gets bad fuel efficiency...

M1's drive with motorcycle-style steering, and can stop on a dime if you're not going too fast. Pretty crazy to be moving 69 tons of tank, and slam on the brake...