m817 bobber

[Travis89xj]

Hey guys just wanted to post up some pics of my 817 bobber. Im almost done with it. I have a few little things to do but then its ready to roll. Sorry for the night pics think of it as a sneak peak until I get the pics up with the covers on. What do you guys think?

 

[srodocker]

never seen something like that. cant wait for more pics

 

[Armada]

Well, can't see much in the picture, but my question is 'why'? Looks like you started with an Albany truck. Post a pic of the finished product when you're done. I've never seen a bobbed tipper. Since it's now minus an axle, and I need a combat wheel and super single for a spare, would you be interested in parting with one?

 

[gimpyrobb]

If he doesn't, I have some in Ohio. $75 each.

 

[Travis89xj]

Its no longer a tipper. I removed the rams and all, but in hind sight maybe I should have tried for keeping it a tipper bobber. I guess maybe the title is incorrect.

Im going to pick up my cab cover from the post office today I got from Clintogf

Hope to have the pictures later this afternoon

 

[Travis89xj]

Oh a yes it is an albany truck lol. As for why I figured I would give it a shot. I have 3 of them so I wanted to see a 5 ton bobber in person .

I havent driven it much as a bobber yet just around the yard so Im not sure I like it yet or not but I will post up once I take it for a long drive

Yeah I should have an extra, one of my trucks it a parts truck and it has singles too. Im not sure how far you are.

Hey gimpy is that for just a rim, or rim and tire?

 

[Travis89xj]

Well had a bunch of other stuff to do so didnt get to work on the truck much but did get the cab top on . And got a picture while it was sort of light out lol

 

[SixSpeed]

Looks great! I better see it out on the trails sometime!

 

[Travis89xj]

Ah man I got to take it on the trails!!!! But what if I scratch it??????

 

[SixSpeed]

Ah man I got to take it on the trails!!!! But what if I scratch it??????

Then you scratch it a LOT so you can't pick out any particular one!

 

[91W350]

Looks good! Scratches, a couple of beers and a little spray time, good as new.... Just do not fold a fender.

 

[cessnatwin]

Maybe you can tow sixpeed!

 

[Travis89xj]

I can give him a tow if he needs it lol. I just finished spraying it a couple days ago. Thats whats nice about flat black just carry a can in the truck and if you get a big one fix it on spot

 

[Travis89xj]

Finally got the tops on!!!!!!!!

 

[mikeroot2]

Nice looking truck.

 

[rchalmers3]

Black and Tan!!! One of my favorites!

Well done!

Rick

 

[Travis89xj]

Thanks guys!!!

Im pretty happy with how it turned out

 

[jollyroger]

I am happy you are happy.

On a side note I waited 15 years to finally get my M817 and you cut one up and bobbed it........I'm not bashing you. Don't get me wrong. I am happy with you that you got what you want. And I know that cutting up any of these trucks is a "sin" in some peoples minds. I'm just starting to think that M-817's are not worth much anymore. Heck I don't know. Drive it like you stole it and put up a bunch of pics please.

 

[quarkz]

Very nicely done.
I like the tan on black also.

5 ton springs in the rear?
If so does it really bounce when you hit the potholes?

 

[pctrans]

You been sneaking around my yard Travis??