Ethan Crane (HIAB) Bobbed Deuce Build

Here it is folks. This weekend saw solid progress in the build. We welded the centers in the wheels and mounted the 395s. I "invested" a lot of time putting different beds and configurations on the back of the deuce before the final cut of the frame but after the single rear axle conversion. Sermis asked about putting a 3/4 ton trailer bed on a bobbed deuce and I was going to try that too but ran out of time. I will take care of that next weekend.

The wheel base is +5"

I will keep this link posted of progress. Thanks to everyone I have called for real time info. You have been great.

Justin

A few more pics

Justin

Sure is a short little thing with the Hiab in there!

My thought s too...

I agree. That is why I put the M-105 trailer bed behind the HIAB on the full length frame to "see" what it would look like. It is almost as long as the standard deuce. This is in the photos of the M105 bed sitting on the tires. I decided to cut the "C" bed to 7'3". This will let me keep the +5" bobbed wheel base for better maneuverability in disaster areas. Not much of a bed but it will do.

Justin

I'm interested in your wheels, what brand/type are they, how were they made, do they still have the Budd type safety (split) rim, and how wide are they?

Curious in AZ

Semper Fi
AZDeuce

They are Hemtt wheels (well a variant of) and I welded centers in the pilot hole to adapt them to the deuce. 20X10 and very heavy. They are lock ring wheels but the lock ring is "captured" once inflated so it can not blow off.

Justin

what are you using to turn your hydraulic pump?

pto

Rear pto off of the t-case

got any pics of how you set it up? (mounting the pump/ shaft between the pto & the pump)?

Not yet

It is not tied in yet but I will copy what Cranetruck did. Basically a crossmember to support the pump and a short shaft between.

Looking great . At this pace you will have that thing done in no time flat.

wehring, not clear on the HEMTT wheels, how did you get from 10 hole to 6 hole?

hrh_96 said:

wehring, not clear on the HEMTT wheels, how did you get from 10 hole to 6 hole?

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He cut out the center that had 10 lugs, and welded in 6 lug centers.

Cool, I have my eye on some HEMTT wheels, if I get them the choice would be to modify to six hole or find a 5 Ton to fit the wheels.

Different subject, just picked up a 105 trailer with the intention of using the bed, frame, springs and shackles to bob the M109, is there anything to look out for when using these components for this choice?

Thats probably a question to start another thread. No reason to muddy up someone else's thread. Also, that info might be searched for and hidden in this post.

CCATLETT1984 said:

He cut out the center that had 10 lugs, and welded in 6 lug centers.

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Are you sure on that? I think these are M1076 wheels. Nothing was cut out, just added to, I believe.

wehring said:

They are Hemtt wheels (well a variant of) and I welded centers in the pilot hole to adapt them to the deuce. 20X10 and very heavy. They are lock ring wheels but the lock ring is "captured" once inflated so it can not blow off.

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That is corretc M1075...

Yup...

Correct... 1075 wheels. The pilot hole is 11" so there is enough room for a weld in center that adapts to the 6 on 8 3/4 pattern/

Interest?

If there is an interest in these wheels I can convert some extras.

Justin

wehring said:

Correct... 1075 wheels. The pilot hole is 11" so there is enough room for a weld in center that adapts to the 6 on 8 3/4 pattern/

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Just to clarify, so no one goes and buys the wrong wheels, these are the old-style split ring M1076 trailer wheels. Not M1075, not HEMTT, etc.

Justin, it sounds like you found a good source for these. Are you pleased with the offset? How much are the centers costing?