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LF M1085 MTV references
HermannB
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Posted: Saturday, January 20, 2018 - 06:30 PM UTC
Hi All,
are there any references out about the M1085 LWB variant of the MTV. Photos and drawings especially. Had some close encounter with the truck and plan to add it to the collection some day.
Frenchy
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Posted: Saturday, January 20, 2018 - 08:03 PM UTC
Would a TM be of interest ?

https://www.nsncenter.com/Files/library/TM/FMTV/TM-9-2320-366-20-1/TM-9-2320-366-20-1.pdf

H.P.
HermannB
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Posted: Saturday, January 20, 2018 - 08:06 PM UTC
Already them, but thanks Frenchy.
Frenchy
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Posted: Saturday, January 20, 2018 - 09:28 PM UTC
I guess you've already taken a look at surplus trucks dealers sites like Ironplanet.com that often provide detail pics. No M1085 are currently for sale there, but a quick Google image search shows that some regularly pop up...Just be patient

The closest match I've found is this crane-fitted M1086 :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgAFEj6LDUE

On a side note, this 3D model is quite convincing to my unexpert eyes

https://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/3d-oshkosh-fmtv-6x6-m1085/793822

H.P.

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