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09-19-2009, 11:52
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Colonel
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: NY
Posts: 264
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Q about M818 to M35 bed swap
Hi all,
I know this question is kind of subjective, but I like the looks of the M35 bed on the M818 5 ton WITH the super-single tires. So, how "difficult" is it to make the swap? Let's say I have the equipment to lift the 5th wheel off and lower the M35 bed on... are there clearance issues with the new bed and tires, lots of fabrication to mate the bed to the frame, relocation of a lot of components (wiring, air lines, etc)? Does the bed have to be raised up to accomodate the travel of the tires over terrain?
I'm wondering if there are any major issues that have to be addressed during the project. Thanks for any help...
John
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09-19-2009, 17:29
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Colonel
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: NY
Posts: 264
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Thank you, ranchhopper! I spoke with a gentleman this afternoon who said it's a pretty easy job. He didn't mention the fuel lines, though. I don't have a 5 ton, so will have to see the fuel line lay-out you metion for myself when I get one. Thanks for the info! 
John
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09-20-2009, 08:12
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4 Star General
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: seminole/florida
Posts: 1,274
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here is mine! If the pics come through!
Last edited by cessnatwin; 09-20-2009 at 08:19.
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09-20-2009, 11:09
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Colonel
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: NY
Posts: 264
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Very nice! You cut the front of the bed vs the rear, didn't you? About how long did the job take? I'm hoping my my ship comes in this week that will get me into a five ton... We'll see.
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09-20-2009, 11:18
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4 Star General
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: seminole/florida
Posts: 1,274
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Actually I did not do it! The man who did is very good at it! I just got it Friday, and yes he did cut the front. Just thought you might like to see it!
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09-20-2009, 11:25
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Site Curmudgeon
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: St George Ks
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Looks like jcapplejr's truck. very nice 
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Jeff
Sent from my two cans and a string.
'67 M715 wo/w
S250/G shelter
M105A2D (dumper)
'71 M818 (now a w/w w/o PTO)
'71 M35A2 w/w (bobbed)(sold)
M101A2
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09-20-2009, 11:43
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4 Star General
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: seminole/florida
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It was! mine now!
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09-20-2009, 11:43
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4 Star General
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: seminole/florida
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P.S. John is a fantastic man, and I cannot wait to one day meet him, and to anyone looking to buy a 5 ton, he is honest as the day is long! Great Guy!
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09-20-2009, 15:54
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Colonel
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: NY
Posts: 264
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I've seen an M818 with bumperetts and mud flaps. I wonder if the bed would still be cut if one added the bumperetts? I like the slightly longer look of the M35 bed on the 5 ton (with the bumperetts).
EDIT* I think I figured out that the nice gentleman I spoke to on the phone yesterday was in fact, ranchhopper (I'm pretty sure!).
Last edited by Yohan; 09-20-2009 at 16:10.
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09-20-2009, 20:22
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Colonel
Steel Soldiers Vendor
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Posts: 320
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Here are 2 versions
1- with sectioned bed and spare rack left in place
1- with stnader M35 bed
We can custom build these to your spec
Dave
www.easternsurplus.net
Last edited by country; 09-20-2009 at 20:24.
Reason: forgot pics
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