goldneagle's M923 plus M109 Camper hybrid mod thread...

[Vintage iron]

I like it dude ?

No really, I thought 4 batteries would fit, but I was focused on the bigger series 40 semi truck batteries. I still think we are going to need a removable top on the box. Good thing I saved my cover off my M813 batteries

 

[goldneagle]

Here are the latest pictures of the truck. I am not doing any mods until I get the VIN verified.

 

[Vintage iron]

Started the battery relocation the other day. I had some bad wiring in my truck and decided to go thought the whole major electrical system. Found two broken wires and some chaffed wires too. The battery area under the seat was a accident waiting to happen. So I am relocating the batteries to under the passengers side door on my M923. Oh, thank goldneagle for the advice on fitment. Four batteries fit just right! All the wiring to the new battery area is now new and I picked up some heat proof covering to protect the wires running over the frame. I should finish the battery box area tomorrow!

 

[goldneagle]

Started the battery relocation the other day. I had some bad wiring in my truck and decided to go thought the whole major electrical system. Found two broken wires and some chaffed wires too. The battery area under the seat was a accident waiting to happen. So I am relocating the batteries to under the passengers side door on my M923. Oh, thank goldneagle for the advice on fitment. Four batteries fit just right! All the wiring to the new battery area is now new and I picked up some heat proof covering to protect the wires running over the frame. I should finish the battery box area tomorrow!

Can you give me some specifications on the heat proof covering?

 

[timntrucks]

i too want to relocate my batteries. zev has a good idea on getting that box taller. i am looking into putting another tool box/batteries inside box on top of the bigger tool box under the bed. i plan on just using 2 super large capacity batteries. that tan truck looks good.. will you leave it tan?

 

[goldneagle]

i too want to relocate my batteries. zev has a good idea on getting that box taller. i am looking into putting another tool box/batteries inside box on top of the bigger tool box under the bed. i plan on just using 2 super large capacity batteries. that tan truck looks good.. will you leave it tan?

Going with tan CAMO for that truck. If you have cores you can get 4 of the group 34 batteries at $45 each. Much lighter to handle and more total AMPS output. Final thought: Your truck your way...

 

[goldneagle]

I took down the back porch (deck) from the M109 box. I don't like the look or design. Looks much better without it! There is going to be a 1 foot landing there when the box is installed on the M923 frame. (In order to keep the wheel centers lined up with the cutout in the wheel well on the M109 box) Maybe I can come up with some sort of retractable platform that slides out and extends it. (like a drawer)

 

[Vintage iron]

Here is the stuff, I used. I also replaced all the wiring to the new battery box. I put a heavy cover over the new wires to protect them from chaffing. The heat proof cover was used near the exhaust pipe.

 

[goldneagle]

Here is the stuff, I used. I also replaced all the wiring to the new battery box. I put a heavy cover over the new wires to protect them from chaffing. The heat proof cover was used near the exhaust pipe.
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Thanks for the info. Found some on AMAZON.COM for a good price.

 

[jesusgatos]

Thanks again for the info. Just bought an M923A2 today. Gonna plop my M109 box on the back of it, maybe on top of the dropside cargo bed?

 

[bobbedjarhead]

Just got done reading yours and gatos threads on campers, i have a m923 that i just put a m109 bed on, last week, it lines up great in the rear and flush all four rear mounts work, but the frontmounts will need moved, im glad yo see others as crazy as me lol , maybe i can learn alittle between you and him, he has more time then i could ever dream about it seems, thow

 

[goldneagle]

I gave up on this project months ago. I would be willing to sell my M923 and M109 trailer as a package deal for $10,000 and someone else can complete the project.

 

[jesusgatos]

Just got done reading yours and gatos threads on campers, i have a m923 that i just put a m109 bed on, last week, it lines up great in the rear and flush all four rear mounts work, but the frontmounts will need moved, im glad yo see others as crazy as me lol , maybe i can learn alittle between you and him, he has more time then i could ever dream about it seems, thow

Post some pictures!

I gave up on this project months ago. I would be willing to sell my M923 and M109 trailer as a package deal for $10,000 and someone else can complete the project.

Awe, bummer. Was looking forward to seeing that come together.

 

[hailstone]

Went to NAPA and picked up 4 diaphragms Type 12 for my trucks. Ended up getting a discount so $4.50 each. Using a 3/8" ratchet with a deep 1/2" socket and a 1/2" closed end wrench I removed the bolt from the bottom of the retaining ring on the brake canister. Once the bolt was removed I popped the canister open and removed the damaged diaphragm. I could see where the rubber cracked and separated from the fabric reinforcement. I installed the new diaphragm and closed the canister. I needed to get a c clamp and a longer bolt in order to re-secure the band around the canister. I also did the same thing to the other brake canister on the passenger side. There I found that they installed the diaphragm inside out and it was torn. Replaced the diaphragm and secured the canister.

When I tested the brake system I heard and saw no more air leaks. Well that was a cheap fix for the air brake system! I'm psyched!

Safety note here! on some of the airbrake canisters, there is a spring used in the park brake assembly that is under alot of preasure. If you do not use a canister bolt to hold the spring down, the whole assembly can come back and literaly take your head off! Check with an experienced truck mechanic before tackling the rubber pancake replacement ALSO NOTE!! It takes a special bolt to lock in and tighten and hold the spring.

 

[350TacoZilla]

you do realize this thread hasnt been commented on for almost a year and he has like 5 of these trucks right? I understand safety but this is a bit late to be of any help to him if he did need it, and Yes you need to cage the brakes before working on the canisters, on these trucks they actually have a spot to keep a cage bolt with each canister.

 

[99nouns]

I gave up on this project months ago. I would be willing to sell my M923 and M109 trailer as a package deal for $10,000 and someone else can complete the project.

What happened?

 

[Dan2001qx4]

Following along.

 

[goldneagle]

Following along.

As I stated a few comments back, I cancelled this project. The M109 box was sold to a member in TX and the M923 was sold to a friend here in Slidell earlier this year.

 

[Watchman59]

I want to build a camper on my m923, but have not decided body style and if to build over the cab. Still looking at other styles.