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M984 Wrecker References
m75
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Posted: Sunday, February 09, 2020 - 03:13 AM UTC
I'm slowly working my way through the Hobby Fan resin conversion for the M984 HEMTT wrecker, based on the Italeri cargo truck.

I have the bulk of the truck completed, but need assistance in determining where a lot of smaller resin pieces go. They are auxiliary pieces, controls, spades, etc.

Prime Portal is not loading photos for me, and Google images are great for overall shots that do not show the equipment bed at all.

I'd love to get this finished this year. Any ideas?
Mortifa
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Posted: Sunday, February 09, 2020 - 03:47 AM UTC
Scroll through this site, seems useful.

http://svsm.org/gallery/HEMTT/IMGP0600
m75
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Posted: Sunday, February 09, 2020 - 04:04 AM UTC
Thanks! A few of the shots were helpful in locating some of the items.

I also located the re-numbered Tech Manual for the M984 wrecker, and hope to find some tid-bits there as well.
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Posted: Sunday, February 09, 2020 - 04:41 AM UTC
I think I have a Walk around of that on my hard drive at home. If I do, it's yours. First it has to quit snowing so I can get home...
m75
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Posted: Sunday, February 09, 2020 - 04:46 AM UTC
Thanks Robert, that would be a great help, and much appreciated.
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Posted: Sunday, February 09, 2020 - 07:24 AM UTC
Would a 1/2 M984 fit the bill in the meantime ?

https://www.truckpaper.com/listings/trucks/for-sale/98352127/1999-oshkosh-m984

H.P.
HermannB
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Posted: Sunday, February 09, 2020 - 08:24 AM UTC
Good job Frenchy. But it`s not a M984 but the wrecker rear module for USMC Mk 48 truck.
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Posted: Sunday, February 09, 2020 - 11:39 AM UTC
Looks like I've goofed with this one...Should have read the data plates more carefully (and not believe the caption either...)

H.P.
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Posted: Sunday, February 09, 2020 - 05:56 PM UTC
This might help, about 2003/4.

https://salt6.com/photos/index.php?/category/6
TheLastDinosaur
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Posted: Sunday, February 09, 2020 - 11:53 PM UTC
Jim,

I have ~100 hi-res photos of an M984E1 wrecker that I took ~8 years ago. I can send you a DVD at no cost. If you are interested, please IM me.

Thanks and respectfully,

The Last Dinosaur
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Posted: Monday, February 10, 2020 - 02:04 AM UTC
If this is what you're looking for then yes, I do have it. Not nearly as large as my usual, but shows a lot of the hoses and top views of the "bed."



Maybe this along with the above offer will give you what you need.
m75
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Posted: Monday, February 10, 2020 - 04:03 AM UTC
Message sent, and thanks!
18Bravo
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Posted: Monday, February 10, 2020 - 06:06 AM UTC
I sent some extras you might enjoy.
m75
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Posted: Monday, February 10, 2020 - 06:34 AM UTC
Thanks Steve for the images. A few important details were shown that are not easily found elsewhere!
m75
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Posted: Monday, February 10, 2020 - 08:45 AM UTC
Salt6, TheLastDinosaur, Thanks for the assist on the requested images!

18Bravo Robert Skipper, you apparently have quite a treasure trove of reference materials. What a source f detail information you allowed me to dig into! I really appreciate the help.

Now, to see just how hydraulically-crazy I want to get.......

Freakin' lines all over the place!
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Posted: Wednesday, February 12, 2020 - 02:04 AM UTC

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18Bravo Robert Skipper, you apparently have quite a treasure trove of reference materials.



I have a few. Glad the walk around will work for you.
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