Lift gate on a deuce?

[gimpyrobb]

Max, look through this build:

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/milita...oad-trip-dfw-chester-il-dec-26-jan-9-a-5.html

 

[Hank.]

I was interested in one of the units below, but the bed height of the deuce is too high.

http://www.powerdecks.com/

 

[bones1]

This company has some models that will work
Flipaway - Lift gates for trucks, Flipaway lift gates ? fold away lift gates ? light weight platform flipway lift gates , Waltco | Waltco Lift Corp.

 

[Prankster]

Cheap Lift the hard way

I bought an old Postal truck (Ford 1992 CF 8000) 3-Ton Box with a 4000 Lb. Lift
Ya know, they still make these things; I saw a brand new one in NYC.

It has a 7.8 Brazilian Turbo Engine with an automatic transmission, and a pneumatic starter.

I really like the Snorkel, and filter setup.

Anyway, This thing cost so much fuel to run it that I am considering using what I can to vamp up the Deuce. Snorkel ???

So, I bet you could find one at a Postal auction for under a $1000.oo and still get your 4000 Lb lift at a savings. They run off a GM starter motor, and a small hydraulic tank.

 

[3dAngus]

The government also makes a hydraulic lift gate for a specialized M105A2. It has a hydraulic lift pump mounted on the side of the trailer, and hydraulic lines that run to a long cylinder under the center of the M105 trailer. It comes on what is called a "Carpenters' trailer.

I have purchased two of them. Way to big to ship so don't ask. I'll probably bring one I cut off a M105 to the Ga. Rally.

Using a M105 carpenters trailer may help solve some of the problems with loading heavy loads, unless one does not want to tow.

I do admit, having a lift gate on a deuce would be really cool, but probably really expensive too. Be sure to take and send pics when it's done if you decide to go that route.

 

[tokarev]

The gov sold 2 duces at MacDill AFB in Tampa that had lift gates.

 

[therealtrikky]

I know I'm replying to a VERY old thread, but there doesn't seem to be a whole lot out there about em. I picked this one up about 6 months ago out of Austin & have been improving it's condition and appearance. The liftgate tag shows it's manufactured by a company out of Canada & rated at 2,000 lbs. This look like the liftgates y'all have been picking up or is this something completely different than the "norm"?

 

[frank8003]

I sold my lift gate for a Deuce to a guy that wants to put it on his 5 ton but never did, probably for sale again. Anyhow these are my lift gate threads, PM for more, all the pictures or ideas.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?34101-lift-gate


http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?7749-Lift-gate-on-a-deuce#post68027


http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?107707-Project-quot-Liftgate-quot-off-the-ground!-*pics*


http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showth...ot-Liftgate-quot-off-the-ground!-*pics*/page2


http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?58725-lift-gate-on-a-deuce


http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showth...eck-her-out!&p=1144264&viewfull=1#post1144264

The dreamer here bought lots of stuff to make his Deuce the way He wanted but then I got old and sold the lift gate and the duel brakes, electric wipers, tires, wheels, new HH, and lots more. I held off on the drop
side bed and hardtop but still like the power steering and all new brakes.
I should have started earlier, She is 48 now and I got 20 years on that.

 

[gimpyrobb]

So Trikky, can you still drop your drop sides? Got any closer pics of how its mounted?

 

[therealtrikky]

Gimpy, the sides still drop (have them lowered presently cause I can't handle the wacky assortment of colors on the sides (I was trying to decide what color to change it to). It's welded on with it's own battery supply for the pump just under the bed (behind right rear wheel). There's also an access plate just under the base of the bed you can see with the gate lowered.

I'll be happy to take a few pictures when I get home from work (still getting yelled at up here) & upload them, just can't laugh too much at the disaster area I call my back yard.

 

[therealtrikky]

Ok, rain started coming down hard so I ran into the house like I was going to melt. Did get a few pictures first.

If ya want something more, let me know & I'll be happy to help (still learning on this beast as I go).

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[gimpyrobb]

Cool beans, thanks!

Thats not the style I'd have used, but I understand he probably got a good deal on it. I'm sure it would be handy, but if it were mine, it would have to come off.

 

[therealtrikky]

Cool beans, thanks!

Thats not the style I'd have used, but I understand he probably got a good deal on it. I'm sure it would be handy, but if it were mine, it would have to come off.

Based on the date tag, it's been on there for a looooong time. It'd be more useful without a liftgate most of the time, but it's also daaaang sure came in handy a few times (like moving a Chambers stove).

I know where there are a few old deuces hidden away, I'm gonna see if I can sweet talk the owner out of a regular bed to swap out too. Granted that'll still be down the road a bit.

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[gimpyrobb]

Been thinking of making one of these...

 

[karl1430]

It's called a rail gate the type of lift gate you guys are talking about.
What about the pintle hook on the rear of the deuce will it interfere with the gate raising and lowering

 

[therealtrikky]

Nice Gimpy! That would be easy enough to fab & fit up. Depending on how it stows it may tuck up without interference.

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