MIL-T-62079 Truck, Panel: Police Patrol Conversion, 8,000 Pounds Gvw, 4X2, CommercialThis specification covers a gasoline engine driven, four-wheel, two-rear wheel drive, forward control type, commercial panel or window van truck converted to a police patrol wagon with a rear compartment for confined occupants. The vehicles have a minimum gross vehicle weight GVW of 8,000 pounds. Vehicles procured under this specification are commercial items which are warranted by the manufacturer as specified in acquisition documents.

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MIL-T-62079E

* 3.4.16 Controls and operating mechanism. The vehicle shall be of the forward control type. All controls and operating mechanisms shall be located for left-hand drive. The controls shall be complete and conveniently operable by the driver. The lever controls shall be designed and located to permit easy entrance and exit of the operator to and from the driver's compartment.

All instruments and controls shall be identified as to their function and installed in a manner to

facilitate removal and servicing. The instruments shall be panel mounted. All instruments shall be visible to the driver when seated in the driving position.

3.4.17 Accessories and equipment. Chassis equipment shall be complete with all accessories furnished as standard equipment by the manufacturer. The following minimum equipment shall be furnished:

(a) Key-operated ignition switch

(b) Ammeter, voltmeter, or charging indicator

(d) Oil pressure gage or red indicator warning light

(e) Engine temperature gage or indicator

(f) Speedometer with recording odometer (g) Ash receptacle, permanently attached (h) Two padded sunvisors

(i) Driver's compartment ventilator, other than window,

3.4.17.1 Rearview mirrors. An inside rearview mirror shall be furnished. An outside rearview mirror shall be provided on each side. The outside rearview mirrors shall be of the Junior West Coast or low mount type incorporating a wide angle viewing system. The upper mirror shall have a flat reflective area of not less than 35 square inches. The lower mirror shall have a convex reflective area of not less than 20 square inches. The mirror assembly heads shall be adjustable and mounted to minimize obstruction of forward lines of vision.

3.4.18 Horn. The manufacturer's standard electric horn shall be furnished.

3.5 Cab and body. The panel truck, with integral cab, shall consist of a driver's compartment

(cab), a partition, and a rear compartment as specified herein.

3.5.1 General construction. The integral cab and body unit shall be of all metal construction having provisions for doors and windows specified herein. Drip rails shall be installed above the doors. The driver's compartment shall be separated from the rear compartment by a full width and full height partition. At the manufacturer's option, the vehicle shall conform to one of the following: