Putting the CBC in Bob D. Deuce

[Blythewoodjoe]

I placed my CBC I picked up a few weeks ago in the back of my truck today. Took a few pictures. I plan to use it tomorrow to help someone move. More to follow.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Tailgate stays down with that I guess? Looks real nice. You guys are going to make me get ANOTHER TRUCK dang it.

 

[rosco]

SHARP! Looks like it was made for it.

Lee in Alaska

 

[Blythewoodjoe]

My biggest regret making this truck was not making the bed 9'. It's about 6" shorter than a M105 and I had planned to remove the tailgate when this was in so I could see the tail lights, but I think I am going to put a set in the CBC and have a plug for them. The tail gate it too handy down. Otherwise it is all but impossible to get into the back of the truck.

 

[dirtyfingernails]

That is simply outstanding! Perfect fit. Joe, where'd you get the CBC? Is there something I could look for that was made for the M105 like that? I'd love to be able to put something like that in my bed. Thanks.
Steve

 

[alphadeltaromeo]

Joe...is the frame too short now for a longer bed?

 

[ajg6989]

looks like it would make a nice camper

 

[alphadeltaromeo]

Fingernails...love how yours looks!

 

[dirtyfingernails]

ADR,
Thanks!

 

[underdog]

10ft is a good number for bed length.
Do not think i would do anything less.

 

[Blythewoodjoe]

This CBC is designed for the M105 so you guys with the 105 beds on the back can use it. I think it is the perfect "camper".

As for bed length, I could have put a 9 foot bed on my truck it would be a little move over hang and for a dump that would be good. If you look you will find most cargo trucks including the M35 or F150 have the axle centered with the bed. I didn't look closely at stuff before I cut my bed up and mounted it on the truck. I only noticed that after I installed mine. Part of this mentality comes from the popularity of the M105 bed on the back of the bobbed deuces. The M105 "trailer" has the axle off set to the back. All trailers like that are made that way so you have tongue weight. Ironically the 9' or so the M105 bed is perfect for the bob with the axle located in the original location. The fender well don't match though. Also 9' if perfect for this too. My F350 cab and chassis has almost the same layout from the cab back as my bobbed deuce. The stock cab and chassis truck uses a 9' bed. Heck, we where selling Bradford beds a year ago. One of them would look nice on old bob too.

 

[Blythewoodjoe]

Hey I just had a thought. Would any of you guys be interested in a custom made bed for the bobbed deuce that would be the same width as the front fenders, 9' long and would accept all the M105 stuff, but be a flat bed like the stock M35. That is close to what I have but I made mine a little shorter. In fact I used a stock bed and shortened it and reduced the width. Maybe just a blue print of how to cut up the stock bed and how to make sides. Just a thought.

 

[maddawg308]

Almost looks stock! What was that shelter originally meant for?

 

[goldneagle]

How is the headroom in this box? Can you stand up straight?

 

[Blythewoodjoe]

It is the "new" cover for the M105. I don't know the exact height but it is not a stand up deal. I have the TM for it, can I post it on the site or is it copyright protected? It cost me money and I am sure the people I bought if from would think it's protected, but how does that work with a copy of a military manual?

Here's the thread I posted a few weeks ago with it still in the trailer
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&p=166574&highlight=#166574