Survival 109 build

[QUADJEEPER]

X2 on the ammo can setup, probably going to be "tactically acquiring" that idea from you haha

It's lockable too.

 

[QUADJEEPER]

Take a look at the side battery posts, in the picture they look very, very close. I'd look for a sheet of melamine or thick plastic to wedge in-between those suckers. Not trying to be negative or take away from your build, it is outstanding. That just looks like a disaster waiting to happen.

Good eye Craig, but all is good. Terminals are capped and there is a 2x4 between the two batteries that are close. All three are tight in the box plus the allthread bar keeps them from bouncing up and hitting the floor.

 

[ODFever]

I LOVE your engineering. It's so professional!

Could you please post more pictures of your vice mount? That looks really cool! Is that a Class III receiver?
Did you insulate the space between the ceiling plywood and the hard top?
I saw three batteries in the box. I'm guessing two are in series, and the other is separate for your 12 volt hookups. How do you have the charging system set up? Did you add a second alternator for the standalone battery?

 

[QUADJEEPER]

I LOVE your engineering. It's so professional!

Could you please post more pictures of your vice mount? That looks really cool! Is that a Class III receiver?
Did you insulate the space between the ceiling plywood and the hard top?
I saw three batteries in the box. I'm guessing two are in series, and the other is separate for your 12 volt hookups. How do you have the charging system set up? Did you add a second alternator for the standalone battery?

Thanks Mark. Not so sure about the engineering part. Pouring down rain, so no more pics at the moment, try to post more later. Just a little 2" bumper mount receiver I had laying around. No insulation above cab roof plywood, wanted it tight against the reinforcement strips, and they are only about a quarter inch high, so no room. Do have foam sound insulation between the plywood and the headliner cloth. In full sun, no heat gain, so it seems to be good. A few posts back there are two pics of a 24v to 12v converter I have for 100 amp 12v capability. It is connected to the Optima battery. Also have a small converter for the cameras, GPS and power outlets. Pic of that in previous post also. I like simplicity, so no 2nd alternator.

 

[61sleepercab]

I am in the process of trading for a M109 that I intend to modify the box for light camping and other uses. I plan to install a larger side window near the front to serve as possible second path of fire escape from the box. How thick are the metal sides and the distance between the outside and inside wall? I see from pictures that fiberglass batting is between the inner and outer panels. I plan to buy a motor home and shoe horn in some comforts.
I enjoyed your over head console work posts . It looks like the wiring in an ambulance I used to have, gobs and gobs of wires. Do you have good circuit protection to prevent in flight smoke in the cab. Keep up the good posts. You are inspiring me to get my M109 home.

 

[QUADJEEPER]

Thanks Mark. Not so sure about the engineering part. Pouring down rain, so no more pics at the moment, try to post more later. Just a little 2" bumper mount receiver I had laying around. No insulation above cab roof plywood, wanted it tight against the reinforcement strips, and they are only about a quarter inch high, so no room. Do have foam sound insulation between the plywood and the headliner cloth. In full sun, no heat gain, so it seems to be good. A few posts back there are two pics of a 24v to 12v converter I have for 100 amp 12v capability. It is connected to the Optima battery. Also have a small converter for the cameras, GPS and power outlets. Pic of that in previous post also. I like simplicity, so no 2nd alternator.

Rain stopped, so here are 3 pics of the vice mount.

 

[QUADJEEPER]

I am in the process of trading for a M109 that I intend to modify the box for light camping and other uses. I plan to install a larger side window near the front to serve as possible second path of fire escape from the box. How thick are the metal sides and the distance between the outside and inside wall? I see from pictures that fiberglass batting is between the inner and outer panels. I plan to buy a motor home and shoe horn in some comforts.
I enjoyed your over head console work posts . It looks like the wiring in an ambulance I used to have, gobs and gobs of wires. Do you have good circuit protection to prevent in flight smoke in the cab. Keep up the good posts. You are inspiring me to get my M109 home.

Escape route is a must in my opinion. I plan on a crawl through to the cab. A larger side window works too, but a big drop to the ground. The sheet metal is 18 gauge I believe. Approx. 1.5" space in between. I'm installing foam insulation now. Pics coming soon. I have done automotive wiring for over 35 years as a trade, so not letting the smoke out of circuitry is always part of the plan. In my posts, you can see pics of my breakers and multiple fuse blocks for that purpose. Thanks for your interest 61.

 

[srodocker]

Thats exactly what i wanted to do under my toolboxes. Now your vice permanently mounted on a plate? Because i was trying to think of other ideas for those receiver tubes. Like a table or something

 

[QUADJEEPER]

Thats exactly what i wanted to do under my toolboxes. Now your vice permanently mounted on a plate? Because i was trying to think of other ideas for those receiver tubes. Like a table or something

Yes, welded vice to a plate with the male half of a hitch. I also have a BBQ grill that mounts there. ( While parked ). opcorn:

 

[RAYZER]

I used two receiver mounts made form long stock material to build a motorcycle carrier.
Sorry for the hijack Scott!

 

[QUADJEEPER]

I used two receiver mounts made form long stock material to build a motorcycle carrier.View attachment 518047View attachment 518046
Sorry for the hijack Scott!

I'm looking for a way to make a rack for my trailbike. It might end up in/on the 105.

 

[QUADJEEPER]

Picked up the parts to convert my single circuit brake system to the Air Force truck dual circuit system. Planning on doing the conversion sometime this winter.

 

[QUADJEEPER]

Now I'll get started on stripping out the rear van body. Pulled some of the sheet metal down and removed the very tired fiberglass insulation, found a good deal of surface rust on the upper walls and roof. Structural supports are solid. Lower walls at the floor have considerable rust in places. I am using Ospho for the rust treatment, then applying high zinc primer, then using a rubberized spray on coating to minimize condensation. Here in Florida, that is an issue. Then one and a quarter foam sheets are getting cut to fit.

 

[QUADJEEPER]

No rain today yet, so getting some work done. Some pics may not be in order. Here is the roof interior sprayed with Ospho, then with primer on the rusty area's and then the rubberized coating. Also found this nice rusty area in the RR floor, am planning on pulling all of the floorboards, repairing the rusty area's and reflooring with most likely plywood over some sort of thin foam insulation. Pic of a trailer load of foam panels I got for the walls and roof. Some of the insulation going in.

 

[QUADJEEPER]

Looking for some help sourcing a folding sink for the bathroom. Haven't found where to get one. Included a couple of pics of what I might could use. I'd appreciate any leads. Thanks.

 

[zout]

Quad - you probably have already done it so I hope I am not mentioning anything you have resources on - I would get a Camping World catalog or just check their web site for ideas - I would just keep looking at different stuff that finally made the M909 just come together - truck is looking great Bro - keep up the hard work and it will end so you can enjoy it all.

 

[QUADJEEPER]

Quad - you probably have already done it so I hope I am not mentioning anything you have resources on - I would get a Camping World catalog or just check their web site for ideas - I would just keep looking at different stuff that finally made the M909 just come together - truck is looking great Bro - keep up the hard work and it will end so you can enjoy it all.

Thanks zout, I have looked nearly everywhere, all that I have found so far is European fixtures. Even tried a general Goggle search for RV and marine sinks.

 

[QUADJEEPER]

Got about as much done today as will happen. Rained out. More insulation is now up, and found more rust in the left side wall/floor channel.

 

[QUADJEEPER]

Another little job completed, was wanting some sort of floor mats without spending too much. Had some old mats from work that I cut to fit, fairly thick and durable. Should cut down some noise and heat. Still need to cover the trans. panel.

 

[frank8003]

in post #72 " Also created a low buck emergency air cut off in case of a run away".

What did you use to seal off the fording kit intake on port side of the air cleaner?