Noob Question about troop seats

[alexace]

Hi, I bought a truck from GL and my paperwork has yet to clear. My truck has no troop seats or cargo cover. The only other deuce I've had the ability to look around at had none either. Say I want to add troop seats, bows, and cargo cover. I'm having trouble figuring out how this is all installed. Is it possible to install the cargo cover without troop seats using the uprights such as this

M35A2 Uprights & corners M35 Military truck 2.5 ton - eBay (item 380142623111 end time Jul-31-09 18:47:46 PDT)

and if i wanted to install troop seats as well would those corners attack to the top of the troop seats? How does the cargo cover's bows attach to the troop seats?

Thanks,

Alex

 

[Wild Horse Hans]

You have to have the troop seats to install the top. The bows fit into the troop seat stake pockets. The ebay item you are looking at are the uprights that fit into the troop seat stake pockets.

 

[steelandcanvas]

I beg to differ with Hans, but in a pinch you can put your staves (uprights) into the pockets. It's a sloppy fit, but it will work. The troopseat supports and staves fit together in the same pocket. I had no troopseats but ran with a cargo cover for a few years before I did it right.

 

[Wild Horse Hans]

Forgot about that, it will work that way. Will not be as strong without the seats though.

 

[steelandcanvas]

Will not be as strong without the seats though.

I agree. The correct way however, is the way you suggested.

 

[roscoe]

I just bought a set of troop seats for one of my trucks and they came with bows and an extra bed for $350.00. Check with the guys who bob the trucks if you want a set.

 

[FrankUSMC]

Also, on that note, if you look at Fuel trucks, water trucks, or our beloved wreakers, you will notice the beds have stake pockets on them. This is so you can put the uprights, bows and canvas on these trucks. Why? because this way all the trucks in the convoy look the same, and the bad guys will not be tipped off to your fuel, water, and wreaker trucks.
One of the few, Frank USMC RET

 

[alexace]

Thanks for the info. I'm vacationing in Beaufort, NC,
less than an hour from White Owl Parts. I was planning on checking out what he had up there.
westfolk, where are those beds located? If they are anywhere remotely near me I'd be interested in them.

Thanks,
Alex

 

[Farmun]

To prevent a new thread, I thought I would pose this question here....

From time to time, I have noticed on some trucks available at that particular auction site, the troop seats are mounted outward. What exactly is the reason for this? To allow for loading cargo easier, like pallets? Or provide a shady spot on the sides of the trucks for those mid afternoon siestas? Or ??? They should lock in place just like they would inside the bed. (Well maybe not, since the stanchions on the outside would be in the way.)

 

[gunboy1656]

Our motor section used to use the outward seats to hold tools and parts for the equipment they were working one when out in the field.

 

[Flyingvan911]

It allows for faster unloading of troops. Sideswipe the nearest tree.

 

[Heavysteven]

FYI I recomend Fiberglass seats rather than wood.

Also, would buy from a member. A set of troop seats is rather heavy so it would be hard to order them from a dealer.