m812 head board dimensions?

[5tondeuce]

I just picked up this bridge truck chasis, it was headed to the scraper. its in really good shape for whats left of it. All of the bridge truck parts are there, its just missing the generic 5ton parts and I have an 818 parts truck that will give up its life for the cause, it will be a while before i have a chance to work on this beast but I want to fab up the headboard that is missing.It looks pretty straight forward but I need some dimensions. I believe the main frame of it is just 2"x2" tubing but I am not sure of the height and how much it offsets towards the back of the cab. any measurements that you bridge truck owners could provide would be much appreciated,
Thanks
Chris

 

[Goose2448]

I think your missing something there....HAHA This looks like its gonna be a good project.opcorn:

 

[5tondeuce]

I think your missing something there....HAHA This looks like its gonna be a good project.opcorn:

Thanks I cant wait to get at it but like most people here there are always so many things to do that make it hard to focus on projects sometimes.
Thanks

 

[Goose2448]

Set yourself a date to get it done by, like June 1st, 2013. And maybe devote 4 hours a weekend or more to work on it. Don't worry, the SS guys can motivate you.

 

[5tondeuce]

That sounds like a good plan

 

[M1075]

Too bad you are so far, I might have some bridge truck specific parts you could use, including the headache rack.

 

[jaxsof]

You really know how to find a project! Thanks for saving her, and I wish you the best on the resurection!

 

[5tondeuce]

Too bad you are so far, I might have some bridge truck specific parts you could use, including the headache rack.

Ya thats too bad, there is not much available where I live. Some measurements of the headache rack would be great if you could get them.
Thanks very much for the reply

 

[5tondeuce]

You really know how to find a project! Thanks for saving her, and I wish you the best on the resurection!

Thanks just doing my part to keep green iron alive. I hate to see anything go to the junk yard

 

[gunboy1656]

Sam Winer in Ohio has a dozen or so bridge trucks just sitting around. Would love to have one, but seems to be too much of a pain seeing as they are over sized for road use.

Good luck with your project.

 

[5tondeuce]

Sam Winer in Ohio has a dozen or so bridge trucks just sitting around. Would love to have one, but seems to be too much of a pain seeing as they are over sized for road use.

Good luck with your project.

Not being legal for road use is a pain but I had to have one anyway
Its funny in the US there are lots but where I live I may never see another one.
How much do they sell for at Sam Winers?

 

[derby]

I will try and get you some measurements and pix to work from. Did you get the spool and filter assy.?
It might be a day or so but it looks like you will have the time.

 

[derby]

There was a guy a few years ago in Bangor Maine that had a few of M812 cab and chassis for sale. Prolly gone now, but you never know.

 

[5tondeuce]

I will try and get you some measurements and pix to work from. Did you get the spool and filter assy.?
It might be a day or so but it looks like you will have the time.

Thanks that would be fantastic. Ive got the spool but no filter assy and I am missing a few hard lines. And your right I have lots of time,HAHAHA
Thanks

 

[5tondeuce]

There was a guy a few years ago in Bangor Maine that had a few of M812 cab and chassis for sale. Prolly gone now, but you never know.

I bought this truck from a guy in Calais maine ,only 1 1/2 hours from bangor. I ask him if he knew of anyone that had parts and he said no. He used to have 3 or 4 trucks years ago but I got the last one and he has no parts left.
Thanks