MIL-T-62087 Truck: Compact Forward Control Van, Recruiter, 5,400 Pounds Gvw, 4X2, CommercialThis specification covers a forward control, gasoline engine driven, four-wheel, two-rear wheel drive, commercial integral cab-van-body compact type truck recruiter having a minimum gross vehicle weight GVW of 5,400 pounds. The vehicle is equipped with an elevating or stationary raised roof section. 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-62087E

*    3.4.7.2  Spare tire assembly.  A spare tire assembly shall be furnished.  The spare tire assembly shall include an inflated spare tire mounted on a spare wheel or rim.

*    3.4.8  Brakes.  Power brakes shall be furnished.  Brake linings shall be of nonasbestos material.

3.4.9  Steering.  Power steering shall be furnished.

*    3.4.10  Tools.  Tools required for exchanging a mounted tire assembly with the spare assembly, including at least a jack, jack handle, and wheel nut wrench, shall be provided.

*    3.4.11  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)     Inside rearview mirror

(b)    Two padded sunvisors

(c)     Front door mounted armrest on driver's side

(d)    Driver's compartment ventilator other than window

(e)     Domelight switch operable from driver's seat.

3.4.12  Rearview mirrors.  An outside rearview mirror shall be provided on both sides.  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.

3.5  Body.  The body shall be a forward control integral cab and body with steel side panels and safety glass windows all around.  Street and curbside doors, with roll-up type windows and grab handles in addition to the door operating handles, shall be provided for the driver and assistant driver.  Split type double doors or a sliding door, with windows capable of being opened, shall be furnished on the curbside of the cargo space.  Split type double doors, with windows capable of being opened, shall be furnished at the rear of the cargo space.  The windows on the street side corresponding to curbside door windows shall be capable of being opened.  Full length drip moldings shall be provided above the doors and windows that open. Curbside double doors or the sliding door shall be capable of being opened from the inside.  All doors shall incorporate manufacturer's standard key locking arrangement.  An assistant driver's seat shall be furnished.  Two pairs of lap type seat belts shall be installed.  Cargo space, immediately to the rear of the driver's seat, shall be not less than 100 inches in length, 53 inches in width (exclusive of wheelhousings), and 52 inches in height.

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