my first m35 purchase

[cattlerepairman]

I was hoping to get it done before my fathers military service but been working on it solo. I am not looking forward to getting a folded flag but such is life.

Truly sorry to hear about your loss.

 

[LiveFreeOrDieTryn2B]

Thanks cattle

 

[LiveFreeOrDieTryn2B]

Well my tandem is officially out now gotta decide what bed to use and find one. I really like the utility bed idea but still have to decide.

 

[cattlerepairman]

Have you considered using the original bed, with a strip cut out and welded back together? Several people have done that and it looks a lot sleeker and classier than the trailer bed. I have seen one that was a shortened drop side bed, so you get the best of all worlds - even a flatbed, if you need one.

 

[aheilmann68]

Personally i like the look of the original bed plus there is no reason to extend the drive shaft if you do not want to like you would having to match up wheels and wheelwells using a 105. Here is a shot of what i did, took about 4 hrs to cut it and re-weld it

 

[LiveFreeOrDieTryn2B]

I thought about that but no access to a welder. I dont know if I want to use an m105 thought about an m103a3 eclosed welding trailer body.

 

[LiveFreeOrDieTryn2B]

I m keeping my options open I have to weigh the pros and cons of each.

 

[LiveFreeOrDieTryn2B]

I saw another trailer body I may be interested in if I can get the specs on how big it is the pioneer trailer body looks old school and I am definitely interested in it.

 

[dangeroustyz]

Yeah..............Im lost

 

[LiveFreeOrDieTryn2B]

I ll have to keep looking but that is definitely a possibility hopefully can do some wheelin and dealing in parts for something I d be interested in.

 

[LiveFreeOrDieTryn2B]

Lost? I dont think theres a lost forum LOL.

 

[LiveFreeOrDieTryn2B]

Ok fellas I wanted to ask what size bolts are needed for front leaf springs to bolt them to the frame I m going to be using grade 8. I tried searching with no luck in forums. Thanks

 

[aheilmann68]

I used 1.5" 1/2"-13 grade 8 with washers and lock nuts

 

[LiveFreeOrDieTryn2B]

I have been slowly getting my truck done gotta get my drive shaft from the shop and find a bed I thought about a cucv tool bed an m103a3 shop bed but still up in the air with ideas. I put front deuce springs in the m105a2 bed position and had drive shaft lengthened 5". I have not cut frame yet. So we ll see where this goes and take it from there.

 

[LiveFreeOrDieTryn2B]

Well things have finally started to come together for me slowly but surely I have got some tools I ll need for doing my brake system overhaul just need 1 more rubber line and the copper nickle line. I got a great deal on 4 new 14.00/20 NATO tires . 140$ each and still need a bed and adpter plates for my wheels. I hope to upgrade to an LDS once I get her done all in do time.

 

[caliber1]

C'mon brother, where's the pictures?

 

[LiveFreeOrDieTryn2B]

I ll get some posted as soon as I go out to my friends to work on her.

 

[LiveFreeOrDieTryn2B]

heres some from last year before bobbing it.

 

[LiveFreeOrDieTryn2B]

This is the bed I really like any thoughts or imput is always very helpful.

 

[LiveFreeOrDieTryn2B]

I wanted to post my sons Lego bobber.