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brute4c : 6217 specs....
6217 specs....
Post by brute4c on Nov 7, 2006, 4:38pm
All I have on the 6217 is:
Quote: <TABLE class=bordercolor cellSpacing=1 width="90%" bgColor=#000000><TBODY><TR><TD width="100%"><TABLE class=quote cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=2 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD width="100%">This is the XM724 converted to the 6217 Contact Maintenance Truck. Although still stenciled with XM724 on the doors, it is now a seperate model from the original cab and chassis setup. Note that this body is taller than the M726 and is fully enclosed unlike the M726. There is a tailgate and 2 upper doors on the rear. It has a PTO driven generator/welder in the center compartment, along with the spare tire, and a large vise mounted on the tailgate, and it has the welder/generator controls in the drivers side center compartment. This body was made by Stewart Avionics. All of these vehicles are said to have come with winches.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Reference these images:
http://www.m715zone.com/jonmisc/xm724_6217.jpg
http://www.m715zone.com/jonmisc/xm724_6217_2.jpg
http://www.m715zone.com/jonmisc/xm724_6217_3.jpg
There are a couple pics in the old member galleries...other than that, I have nada...
If you have more, please post up!!
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kaizenator :
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Post by kaizenator on Nov 7, 2006, 4:59pm
I have pictures of trucks with unknown owners I have those that you posted also. May I post pics with out permission from owners? I'll be back at my hard drive tonight.
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brute4c :
Re: 6217 specs....
Post by brute4c on Nov 7, 2006, 5:01pm
How did you get the pics? If they were given freely to you and you arent making a profit from them and arent claiming them as yours, I see no problem...
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kaizenator :
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Post by kaizenator on Nov 7, 2006, 5:03pm
Oh, and I meant to add that the welder in the truck above is, I believe, the only one I've seen over the wheel, behind the center box door. All others have the welder in the tall first box. This truck may be the very first one! ...and most welder units themselves are a different model than the one in the pic too.
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kaizenator :
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Post by kaizenator on Nov 7, 2006, 5:04pm
I copied them from various internet sites. No proffit, I am broke.
The spare tire in my truck is mounted on the pass side and vise on the drivers.
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brute4c :
Re: 6217 specs....
Post by brute4c on Nov 7, 2006, 6:03pm
The pics I posted are of the prototype...thats what the X is about in XM724...
Low miles are typical on all these trucks....low hours means it wasnt used much...again typical.
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no3shopset :
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Post by no3shopset on Nov 7, 2006, 7:37pm
hello all , I have a 6217 that was converted by the military from a cargo truck.the installed a 205 transfercase to get the pto outlet for the welder. they even added the park brake to the back of it. the data tag on the body says manufactured at watervelit arsenal in 1975.the data tags on the dash have hand applied overlays for tire pressure/transfercase shifting/fuel tank capacity.
I have pics and would love to share but I need to take the time to get the procedure down.I will post when figured out. regards scott
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bmac6026 :
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Post by bmac6026 on Nov 7, 2006, 8:04pm
David Doyle wrote an article in the Feb. 2003 Military Vehicles Magazine titled "M715 family"that mentions the 6217,that is interesting reading. I dont know how to use my scanner but if somebody does and has a fax machine I can fax the article.
Brian
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kwai :
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Post by kwai on Nov 7, 2006, 11:45pm
The guy I am buying the truck from said the box was dated 1976. May be the same as the other 2.
Are your guys 6217's hardtop or softtop?
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jeepistdougiowa :
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Post by jeepistdougiowa on Nov 7, 2006, 11:55pm
Soft, make sure to eyeball for the 205 & PTO
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kaizenator :
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Post by kaizenator on Nov 8, 2006, 12:08am
Quote: <TABLE class=bordercolor cellSpacing=1 width="90%"><TBODY><TR><TD width="100%"><TABLE class=quote cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=2 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD width="100%">Are your guys 6217's hardtop or softtop?
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Mine has a hard on top
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kwai :
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Post by kwai on Nov 8, 2006, 1:12am
I remember rumplecat picked up a m724/6217 just over a year ago. Some of those pics are his.
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boghog :
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Post by boghog on Nov 8, 2006, 2:36pm
Dont know if you guys are interested or not but, I have a friend/ neighbor that has one of these trucks for sale in very good running condition he wants to sell. What is the difference between the 724 & the 6217?
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no3shopset :
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Post by no3shopset on Nov 8, 2006, 5:54pm
Here are some pics of my truck.I have been working on it off and on for year now. This is going to be my next service truck I use for my equipment repair buisness.I currently use a cucv wanna be chevy 1 ton for my service truck. If these work I will post more later. regards scott
http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/2497/0001154sn8.jpg
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no3shopset :
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Post by no3shopset on Nov 8, 2006, 6:12pm
I think I got it figured out.
http://img481.imageshack.us/img481/9758/0001155zx5.jpg
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no3shopset :
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Post by no3shopset on Nov 8, 2006, 6:42pm
This is what I started with.
http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/5...5260011fe5.jpg
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rumplecat :
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Post by rumplecat on Nov 12, 2006, 9:16pm
My 6217 is set up pretty much the same as the truck in the photos from the Zone archives. I have had it about two years now, when I got picked it up it had 7,979 miles on it and the welder had super low hours as well. I can get you whatevery photos you need of my truck, it is pretty much stock since I got it though the DRMO.
James G.
PS Sorry I am late posting I have been tied up trying to get my "new" M543A2 wrecker from Ft. Bragg to NW Arkansas.
http://new.photos.yahoo.com/jtmmjaymeg@sbcglobal.net/album/576460762320389095
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kaizenator :
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Post by kaizenator on Nov 13, 2006, 11:44am
scott,
I am interested in how you have it set up for your service business (compartmental organization). I intend on using mine for my construction company, general service calls and repairs, and for in field fleet repair. Did you take pictures during the rehabbing and painting process, I'd like to see them? Your truck really looks sharp. Thats the first time I've seen one with the front glass down, also.
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kaizenator :
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Post by kaizenator on Nov 13, 2006, 12:12pm
does anyone have any literature on the generator and or welder?
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no3shopset :
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Post by no3shopset on Nov 13, 2006, 4:05pm
Kaizenator, I am trying to stay with the original military setup for the cabinets.They did a darn good job figuring out what tools should be onboard. I will make a few additions such as the rear work light / carrying a highlift jack / pioneer tool kit/ plasma cutter ect.
I have been a heavy equipment mechanic working out of a service truck for 17 years now and have a pretty good idea whats needed to keep machinery moving.I recently moved to a fleet of light trucks for a very local ( to me) agency and use my service trucks to maintain the local contractors equipment.
I have not taken many pictures, but I could take some as I go.Still working the details out for the spring work season.
I have not been able to find any literature on this specific truck.I have been looking for over a year now. I did find the manual for the m37 based contact truck and from what I understand these contact trucks basically have the same tools onbard all the way to the cucv series.
there is a good article about contact trucks in military vehicle mag. I have the back issue and I will dig it out for the issue number.
Does your truck have the list of tools pasted on the compartment doors? If not I got photos of all of them. Its nice to have other people as interested as I am about these trucks. regards scott
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kaizenator :
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Post by kaizenator on Nov 13, 2006, 7:26pm
You are right about feeling good knowing there are other people interested in these trucks also.
Please send pictures to me. I'll PM you my email address. Several of my lists have been SBAR-ed by pack rats. (thats Scratched beyond all recognition).
My 8 pin 24v KRP11DN Potter & Brumfield "icecube" relay is burned up. I have a new one on the way. Is this the same relay that is under your generator lid?
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...h_24vrelay.jpg
Do you know what these generators wattage rating is? I read earlier in this thread that the welder is 440amp and the generator is 500amp.
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kwai :
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Post by kwai on Nov 13, 2006, 8:02pm
Quote: <TABLE class=bordercolor cellSpacing=1 width="90%"><TBODY><TR><TD width="100%"><TABLE class=quote cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=2 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD width="100%">Do you know what these generators wattage rating is? I read earlier in this thread that the welder is 440amp and the generator is 500amp.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Power = Voltage x Amps
Power = 240 volts x 500 amps = 120000 watts = 120 kW
or thereabouts.
It's a honkin' big generator.
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no3shopset :
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Post by no3shopset on Nov 13, 2006, 8:45pm
I just checked my tags on my welder. the max selectable amps on the dial is 300 DC.
The only reference to KW is 7.5 3 phase.
the tag on the generator head itself says max 200 amp at 40 volts 7.5 kw 3ph
Mine being a military conversion maybe my generator head does not match the detached face in the cabinet? I would like to find some literature to confirm the generator ratings.
I do have the manual for the m37 based contact truck , will have to see what that generator is rated for. scott
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no3shopset :
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Post by no3shopset on Nov 13, 2006, 9:36pm
Hello ,I just checked the manual on the m37 based contact truck(cmu5). the rating is the same as mine. 200 amps@ 40 volts welding power and 7.5 k on the ac output.
the model is different and has more features like battery charging. Anybody else got any info? thanks scott
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kwai :
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Post by kwai on Nov 13, 2006, 9:55pm
Lower power makes more sense. Don't need that much voltage for welding.
I don't have mine yet. But who makes the generator, Hobart? Have you tried to look it up on their web site?
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no3shopset :
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Post by no3shopset on Nov 13, 2006, 10:13pm
Yes it is a hobart.Mine is model WP207.I tried a random search but found nothing.I will check their website. When do you get to pet yours?
I would like some detail pics of all parts of the truck if you are willing and have the time. Mine is missing the air compressor and the oxygen bottle rack.Would love to find original items, but unlikely on my budget.
I have a good start on alot of the original tools carried onboard. If I can help in any way let me know. Looking forward to seeing yours. regards scott
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rumplecat :
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Post by rumplecat on Nov 13, 2006, 11:35pm
I am interested in any tool info any of you may have on the 6217, mine is bone stock and I hope to keep it that way. My welder is rated at 300 amps with a 7.5kw generator. Mine also came with the gound rods as well as the welding cables and ground rod cable but not much else. I bought a Pioneer Tool with a 3kw genset from the DRMO last year the trailer and truck really look good together.
James G.
