Check out what we got at work this week

[SAR_Squid79]

This week at work we just got these new "Ambulances" to use when we're doing desert warfare training.

They are BRAND NEW 2010 Chevrolet Reg Cabs, diesel, 4WD, 4" suspension lift, 32" A/T tires, FULL skid plates, brush guards... But the really cool thing is the really nice Air Conditioned Ambu shells. Our vehicle guys are not done tricking them out. I think winches are coming soon. They also have these cool double-rifle / axe / shovel racks in the cabs between the seats.

These suckers would make a GREAT Overland Platform / camper conversion! Czech 'em out!

Although they're not Toyotas, I thought they were still pretty cool!​

 

[1leglance]

that is very cool....
any ideas on who makes the shell?
would be interesting to know if the AC only works when the engine is running or if they added dual batteries for the AC

thanks for the pics!

 

[SAR_Squid79]

that is very cool....
any ideas on who makes the shell?
would be interesting to know if the AC only works when the engine is running or if they added dual batteries for the AC

thanks for the pics!

I have no idea who made the shell. I'll go take a look at them again. That's also a good point about powering the A/C. All of our utility trucks have dual batteries, though.

 

[Abel Villesca]

Nice! Much nicer than our Army HMMWV Field Line Ambulances. Do they serve the same role are are they for use other than close to the battlefield?

 

[1speed]

Fleet West

 

[1leglance]

Great work Jim finding the civi version of the shell...the barn doors would be a nice way to get into/out of the rig and access everything.

 

[eugene]

That shell is called a spaceKap http://www.spacekap.net/
its nice but unfortunatly overpriced for what it is.

 

[1speed]

Great work Jim finding the civi version of the shell...the barn doors would be a nice way to get into/out of the rig and access everything.

I may have been looking at this not too long ago! :elkgrin:

 

[SAR_Squid79]

Nice! Much nicer than our Army HMMWV Field Line Ambulances. Do they serve the same role are are they for use other than close to the battlefield?

These are only for training use within the US. These will never be anywhere close to the battlefield. We only had 1 pretty old HMMWV Ambulance, but we never use it. Our other primary medical vehicles were mid-90's Suburbans that were modified to carry a stretcher.

 

[eugene]

Those have been offered as part of the gm military vehicles for a while
http://www.gmfleet.com/government/products/GMDefense.jsp?navSec=products

I downloaded the manuals there and am adding a few features to my 2004 like the extra battery hold down bracket. I thought about doing the remote air filter meter like they did too. Thats how I found about the pre stamped dimples in the firewall to drill though.

 

[SAR_Squid79]

Fleet West

Yep! ...I guess this is the version we got: http://www.fleetwest.net/sksomager.html

 

[SAR_Squid79]

Actually, I went and looked at them more today, and they are made by Fibrobec.

http://www.fibrobec.com/home-en.htm

It's a SpaceKap


...and they even have a pic of one on a White 1995-2004 ExCab TRD Tacoma! :drool:

 

[rynosurf]

I saw one of those Navy trucks on the 5 last week. My wife was wondering why I was driving so slow... I was trying to get a better look!

 

[Ford Prefect]

You swabbies get some nice toys once in a while.

Cheers

 

[SAR_Squid79]

More pics!

Inside the cap:

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Dual Alternators & Dual Yellow-Top Optimas:

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