My M146/future camper build.

[camoyj7]

This one of the M146 trailers I won. This one I went and picked up on Friday from Kalamazoo Mi. Made it without any real problems other than the brakes don't work well. The other one I'll have to grab out of Indy in a few weeks. Once I get them both here I 'll figure what one i'm going to build.

 

[agazza2]

Great looking. What is that at the front of the trailer on the inside? Looking forward to seeing the other one, and seeing which one you start the build on. I seen those at Indy, they looked good as well.

 

[RAYZER]

That looks like a heater!
Brings back memories when mine was bare inside!

 

[camoyj7]

Now If I can make mine half as good as yours Rayzer! And yes that's a heater. Ever notice that no matter how big you driveway is you can always fill it up.

 

[M35A2-AZ]

Nice looking!! I hope to get a M146 someday.

 

[camoyj7]

Operation trailer lift. I'm going to be running 14-20's on my M146 so I needed a lift kit. I'm using a section of deuce frame in between the stock frame and suspension. Hoping to get it done by tomorrow.

 

[LowTech]

WoW!

Is that the easiest way to do the lift, or do you have other reasons for doing it? I woulda thought blocks, . . . but what do I know.

 

[ranchhopper]

Hey Chuck that section of deuce frame looks kinda familiar you have some cool neighbors I would have a hard time getting away with that anymore with the cry baby next door I even have to paint on certain days depending if I get a wind blowing from his direction.

 

[RAYZER]

WoW!

Is that the easiest way to do the lift, or do you have other reasons for doing it? I woulda thought blocks, . . . but what do I know.

I have the same question.

 

[tommys2patrick]

That 5 ton tractor does create a bit of a slant in the trailer. I can see why you want to raise it up. My hat is off to you for tackling the bogie conversion.

 

[camoyj7]

The reason I'm using the extra frame is so I can extend it to the back and join it with an icc bumper. I want to build a bumper with steps and put a pintle hitch on the back so I can drag my M105 with to. I still need to plate the sides of the frames and trim off the excess on the front. I don't like the trailer sitting the air with nothing under it so I just tack welded the frames together so I can get it back under it.

 

[tommys2patrick]

Well thought out. It looks like you flipped the deuce frame over as well. Just for better clearance placing the trailer bogie frame on top?

 

[RAYZER]

That makes sense, what is that, about an 8" lift?
One thing for sure, you'll have the only lifted m146 in the world!

 

[camoyj7]

With the deuce frame upside down it gave a little more clearance for the M146 brake stuff. I do think it's up about 8". Once I get the 14-20 Goodyear's on it should sit just about level.

 

[LowTech]

Very cool! Are you going to have a probs w/ the landing gear lifting high enough, or being too extended?
Or is that something that's getting mod'd?


And, if you decide that you're parting out the other one, put me top on the list for parts.

 

[camoyj7]

Very cool! Are you going to have a probs w/ the landing gear lifting high enough, or being too extended?
Or is that something that's getting mod'd?

For now I'm going to use some wood blocks. I think I'll make some new taller landing gear shoes.

 

[61sleepercab]

I only see one problem............ you did not park the trailer on my farm. I can give directions HA HA. Good modification and reuse of GI old iron. Mark

 

[RAYZER]

Your going to need a mighty tall ladder!

 

[muthkw25]

Are you repainting the truck to match the M146?

 

[camoyj7]

Nope going to do M146 in camo.