BODY-CARGO PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION

[cranetruck]

Thanks, Kenny, no pictures, just the diameter so that the pad can clear the bracket when pulled out. I went ahead and mounted the brackets (guess I had nothing better to do) and now me thinks that there isn't enough space. Looks darn good though!

 

[Recovry4x4]

Bjorn, the diameter of the stiff leg pad is 8". Anything else, let me know. Despite my pokeyness, I eventually get to it.

 

[cranetruck]

Thanks, Kenny! Sure enough, I will have to move the brackets. An inch off...

 

[cranetruck]

Now I see that the pad swivels, it should clear the bracket after all.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Swivel it does, or its supposed to. The pads kinda hang at a 45 degree angle. the reason is the original light boxes keep there. Without the original light boxes the pad hangs flat and can be moved around. Mine were at the 45 and rusted there. I removed all the pins and cleaned and greased everthing now the pad hangs flat. You can see it in the pic below.

 

[cranetruck]

Hanging flat like that, it should clear everything. Thanks, Kenny. That's a classy rear end, if I may say so.
As far as working in the sun, I had a beach/patio umbrella once to keep from getting burned up and tools wouldn't get terribly hot either. Just clamped the umbrella post to the truck.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Great idea Bjorn! I have an easy up but they aren't that easy. The umbrella would be quick and effective. That would help keep me from becoming more of a redneck than I already am!

 

[cranetruck]

Found these images in my files. Don't know who the owner is, but I think this vehicle was for sale last year on the mil-veh list.
Wonder where the rest of the M756 bed is?

 

[Recovry4x4]

For those of you who may be interested in the custom M48A2 tractor, it's for sale. Contact Eric at http://www.miltrucks.com/ I spoke with Eric shortly after learning that I was getting the M756A2. He said he might know where another headrack is but didn't know where any beds or accessories were. He still has a few other deuces and trailers for sale. He's located just outside Columbus OH. If you want that tractor bring plenty of cash, it's not cheap.

 

[cranetruck]

So, Kenny, what's the engine situation for your pipeline truck? Do you have one lined up? What about the radiator, transmission etc?

 

[Recovry4x4]

Through rdixiemiller I've got a deposit on a 530C class deuce. The bed is gone as is the transfer PTO. It's otherwise complete and rust free. it's non-turbo but not for very long. That gives me all the major components I need except the front winch and extensions. I even have the transmission PTO. It will be a few months before I can take the trek to bring the truck home. Lots of work to do but the parts are coming in.
Kenny

 

[Desert Rat]

Kenny,
Do you want the hard top? PM me.

 

[cranetruck]

Dug up this thread from the past (no images left).
Today I messed around with the toolbox. Need to trim it to clear the 1100's, since I moved the bed rearward 2 inches.

Bjorn

 

[BFR]

kenny & bjorn want to fill in some missing pics?

 

[Recovry4x4]

What do you want to see Joel?

 

[BFR]

mainly Bjorn's reassembly pics and any pics you have of your bed's mounting.