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Hey alright!! You made it! I was wondering if you had made it yet.

Welcome to Steel Soldiers! I'm originally from Atascadero and would like to move back but currently live in Alaska.

BhpBrad, you just gave me an idea for the M927 tiny home I'm planning on doing should I ever add a winch, which I'd like to.

I'm really thinking the S280 is the way to go then; it'll also fit in the 923 if I don't get the 927. Need ideas for S280 interior remodels, anyone else who made one living quarters care to chime in?

I'm really thinking t

Oh, I thought it was in another state or something...LOL

OK, so pardon my ignorance on S280s but do they already have provisions for said tie downs? Could I use the outside bec tie downs or would I need to fabricate my own?

Good luck! Definitely gotta do a recovery adventure write up once she is home safe!

I've also heard of the S280 on a 923 bed before too and have considered going that route, either with the 923 I also have a line on or in the 927, so I'd have some bec space left for cargo as well, or a "porch", depending on how you think of it I guess. Thoughts on making it not slide...

I have another idea too thanks to someone on one of the M939 Facebook groups: Bolt up the tailgate solid, for 18" or so more of floor space. That still doesn't solve the lifting-the-box-out issue though... With the tailgate like that I may also consider doing this on a M923A0 I have a line on...

Pardon my ignorance, but do I need a correspondingly high cargo cover to fit the high bow kit? Because that would definitely be the preferable option for my situation I think.

Now I'm thinking of maybe building the structure on I beams for skids? Thoughts? It would raise the height but I could use that to insulate between that and the cold steel bed floor. In the meantime as soon as I get the truck, I can't wait to camp in the bed during the recovery.

What if I did aluminum frame? Stronger but lightweight? I'm thinking my other option would be an M146 trailer, take off the 927 bed and put the M146 box on, ideas? Another idea, somehow make it so the stock bows and cargo cover fit over the habitat so the truck looks stock. I have a line on a...

Interesting information! So, say, could an '82 or '83 M923 be on an M813 frame/chassis?

Keep us posted Ken! I saw your latest 4 updates on YouTube, great videos! Re: the 50 year old rubber, the 939's are more like only 25-25 years old, but yeah, I know what you mean. Still before some of us younger enthusiasts (like myself) were even born...

Keep us posted!

5 ton radio van, or did you put the box on?

Think it'll be any easier of a fix this time? I've been following your videos of rebuilding the one motor on YouTube, lest I ever have to do this in the truck I have a line on ('84 M923).

...I have sat in that truck.

Interesting! Not sure it'd be a permanent fix, but has anyone considered just building their own strainer out of, say, something plastic-like instead of steel which just rots out?