bobbed a deuce, original bed

[m-35tom]

has anyone bobbed a deuce by simply shorting the frame and bed by 3 feet? i would like to see pictures.

tom

 

[drgreg]

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce-...deuce-picture-thread-if-not-here-post-em.html
Try here.......

 

[goldneagle]

has anyone bobbed a deuce by simply shorting the frame and bed by 3 feet? i would like to see pictures.

tom

I think I read some threads on different ways that the M35 trucks were bobbed. Some shortened the frame and cargo bed. Some shortened the frame and moved the axle then used a M105 bed. There are different combinations discussed in the threads. I am sure CLINTO or DH will chime in and give you some links to those threads. They are really good at the search feature AND GREAT MODERATORS!

 

[doghead]

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/363443-post21.html

This post is in that link above.

It's exactly what you are looking for.

 

[hemichallenger]

This one was also raised 6 inches.

 

[srodocker]

i really like the last bobbed deuce posted...

 

[KsM715]

Are you talking about bobbed but still tandem rear?

 

[Barneyszoo]

Hey Ted whats that steering box off of?

 

[MO MV man]

That's how I built mine......

And I couldn't be more pleased with it.

I shortened the frame and bed 3 feet.
Shortened the sideboards and troop seats the same (they still work).

Any questions? Don't hesitate to PM or e-mail me.

 

[mckeeranger]

And I couldn't be more pleased with it.

I shortened the frame and bed 3 feet.
Shortened the sideboards and troop seats the same (they still work).

Any questions? Don't hesitate to PM or e-mail me.

So is the rear axle in the location of the original front axle? (front of the tandem) In other words, were you able to use the stock drive shaft?

 

[MO MV man]

So is the rear axle in the location of the original front axle? (front of the tandem) In other words, were you able to use the stock drive shaft?

I centered the axle in the newly-shortened bed.
This ended up moving the axle back 2 inches.

There was PLENTY of splineage in the front driveshaft to accomodate that amount so I went with it.
After MANY miles on the bob, no driveshaft issues to report whatsoever.

 

[hemichallenger]

Steering box

Hey Ted whats that steering box off of?

It came off a mid 90s Freightliner FLD 112. It runs off a 5 ton pump.

 

[hemichallenger]

i really like the last bobbed deuce posted...

Thanks. Ted

 

[asgtoolman]

Are you talking about bobbed but still tandem rear?

Had never thought of doing it this way; looks great-- may try this on my NEXT one! Where is the gas tank?

 

[hemichallenger]

Mine is in the factory location. Some people put them in the bed.

 

[flyxpl]

I prefer the short stock bed . The 105 bed just does not look right to me .

 

[hemichallenger]

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