Newly Bobbed M818 Back Working for the Man

[wehring]

14.00s on bobbed 5 ton

Anyone got pics of 14.00s on a bobbed 5 ton?

Justin

 

[Pappa-G]

Nice truck.

Why did the 58 need the pre heat????

The start derichment was set to high and it kept overtemping on the start attempts. I adjusted it down two notches on Monday. During MOC it didn't get above 800.

 

[derby]

I have seen this truck up close A Very Nice Rig ! Great story.

 

[rizzo]

cool

 

[APM215]

I love the truck. Good job

Do you have any more pic's?

 

[Pappa-G]

I just finished putting on all the stencils and markings with the kit I got from 67Beast (Top Quality and Great Price!). I will try and get some better pics up.

 

[DanielP]

I love this thread!!! What an awesome project. This is in fact my dream project, and I am green with envy.

Can you tell me, in bobbed configuration and with those tires, what fuel economy do you get on the highway?

And how do you compare the performance of this 818 in snow on a paved road compared to a regular 4x4 pickup?

Thanks in advance for the answers!!

 

[DanielP]

Also, I am looking at the pics of your frame. Did you have to shorten the frame or did you leave it original length?

 

[dumptruck]

were you able to use the drive shaft without any mod`s thanks.....vick gore

 

[Pappa-G]

I love this thread!!! What an awesome project. This is in fact my dream project, and I am green with envy.

Can you tell me, in bobbed configuration and with those tires, what fuel economy do you get on the highway?

And how do you compare the performance of this 818 in snow on a paved road compared to a regular 4x4 pickup?

Thanks in advance for the answers!!

Aroung 6MPG depending on how fast you run it. I haven't had it on snow...yet. as far as compared to a regular pickup? Think of a mid '60s' one ton with big balloon tires.

The frame is stock.

 

[Pappa-G]

were you able to use the drive shaft without any mod`s thanks.....vick gore

The driveshaft was lengthened to a flange to flange measurement of 57". It cost me about $175.

 

[DanielP]

Could you please tell me how you attached the new springs. Did you use the original hangers, riveted, welded?

Also, does this have a detroit locker in it?

Again, I am really impressed with this rig.

 

[salafrae]

beautiful work!

 

[Pappa-G]

Could you please tell me how you attached the new springs. Did you use the original hangers, riveted, welded?

Also, does this have a detroit locker in it?

Again, I am really impressed with this rig.

The springs use thier original hangers from the doner truck. They are bolted to the frame. From what I have read, welding to the frame will cause cracks. Get yourself a good bit sharpener its cheaper that new bits every 2 holes.
It has ARB's front and rear controlled in the cab yea right, I wish, Nah open differentials on both ends.

 

[DanielP]

It's threads like this that motivate me to work hard and save money.

 

[Armada]

Looks great! Can't wait to go for a drive. More pics please.

 

[discipler]

I'm a novice on these things. Can that bobbed m818 be licensed for the road? Love the look.

 

[Pappa-G]

Licensing isnt a problem in Michigan as we do not have annual vehical inspections. I ran it with historic plates so that saved some MAJOR cash too.

 

[televisionman007]

Great looking truck!

i second that

 

[100dollarman]

Great Truck!!!