M35 to M109 Camper Conversion Build Thread

[TACTICAL6]

This will be my build thread for the conversion of my m35a2 to a m109a3. On Saturday we went down to kipmans farm for the removal of my bed. With the help of chevracer87 and kipman we successfully removed the bed, but not without the smashing of a brake light bucket. Luckily I have an extra bucket. Other than that everything went smooth. In a week or so we will be heading out to Pennsylvania to claim our 109 box and start our camper project. I will post updates as the project continues. I know you guys and gals like pics so here ya go!

 

[swbradley1]

Kip running the tractor you are lucky you didn't lose the cab.

 

[doghead]

The last 3 beds I've removed, I broke at least one light housing.

My new motto is, drop the lights, before lifting the bed.

 

[Recovry4x4]

It's much to hot to be pushing on beds here. I used this approach yesterday and still shed quite a bit of sweat.

 

[ARYankee]

Sweet!!! I had the same thing in mind but unfortunately putting faith and trust in others to help doesn't always work out. At the moment my similar build is on hold, if it even happens. Good thing you had some folks you could count on

 

[TACTICAL6]

I thought we would need some comms between the deuce and the chase vehicle during the trip to PA. So, I installed a Uniden Pro 520 xl CB. We will be using an audio splitter and earbuds for the deuce because it is pretty hard to hear the speaker.

 

[rizzo]

It's much to hot to be pushing on beds here. I used this approach yesterday and still shed quite a bit of sweat.

x2 just loaded a bed with mine on Wednesday.

 

[M1031CMT]

Looks like a good start

 

[lawdog1623]

very nice...cant wait to see it...

 

[Recovry4x4]

Is the box coming from Ken Kublo? I just scrapped one last week (too far gone to save). Brought me $345 in scrap. Heavy suckers.

 

[doghead]

I'd like to see or know some details on that "spreader" used in post 4.

 

[TACTICAL6]

Is the box coming from Ken Kublo? I just scrapped one last week (too far gone to save). Brought me $345 in scrap. Heavy suckers.

No, I talked to him but I got it off of a SS member.

 

[TACTICAL6]

Bump! Here it is "Uncle Kip"

 

[kipman]

Man, that Kip is a good guy.

 

[TACTICAL6]

Today I swapped out the bench seat for a HMMWV seat on the passenger side for the "co-pilot." I actually like it better the drivers! Also I mounted mudflaps with an old 4x4.

 

[rronning84]

I like the mud flap mod

 

[box 5 diesel]

I like the Seat conversion for the "co-pilot"

 

[kipman]

Nice Greg, makes the drivers seat look very painful, witch is about right.

 

[TACTICAL6]

Replaced axle boot today!

 

[gimpyrobb]

Man, that Kip is a little guy.

Fixed it for ya!