Troop seat question?

[citizensoldier]

I purchased a deuce last month that had a new set of troop seats on the floor in the back. When I went to install them they are to short? They measure 10' 8" outside post to outside?? I thought maybe a 5 ton dumper so I measured my 5 ton and they are a different length and set up.. What does a deuce dumper measure? Anyone have this info? If we can find what they fit they will probably be for sale. They are brand new fiberglass with a front , side uprights and troop seats attached..

 

[gimpyrobb]

Ask Jeff (Junyard Wars Crusher) He might know/want them.

 

[Junkyard Wars Crusher]

Yea Lane, if they are correct for the M342, I would be interested.

I can get the stake pocket spacing in the morning. That should give us a definitive *maybe*. However, I don't believe that the dump truck uses a front rack, so they are probably for something else.

 

[Junkyard Wars Crusher]

or maybe a M756A2 pipeline truck . . . . ? ! ?

 

[Junkyard Wars Crusher]

hmmmm,. . . . if they look brand new, they are more likely something current. Anyone know the dimensions on an FMTV or the likes ?

 

[Junkyard Wars Crusher]

Center to Center stake pocket spacing on M342A2 dump is nominal 31 1/4" (thirty one and a quarter inches)

 

[emmado22]

FMTV troop seats are made of AL, and have actual seats. They dont look anything like the troop seats we are familiar with..

I'll also bet that you have 5 ton cargo troopseats.... That seems to be what everyone has.

 

[67Beast]

Yep could be from a 5 ton long bed like the ones in this pic

 

[oifvet]

I don't believe I've ever seen anythink like that before.

Holy Ba-Joinkers! Beautiful trucks!!!

 

[Offroadfabworks]

WOW.. Now thats a cargo truck

 

[Junkyard Wars Crusher]

ah haaa! . . . a XLWB 5-ton. (i.e. M55, M55A1, M55A2, M814, M927, M92 That might be it.

Bed length (inside dimension) is shown at 244" , . . . plus the front of the bed is another 2-3"? . . . , but then there is a visible gap between the front and rear seat sections, so subtract an inch or two back off . . . . then take half of that . . . I coming up with around 10' 2" or so. Still not at 10' 8" that Lane measured. hmmm . . .

 

[Offroadfabworks]

20' 4" bed. now that can carry a load. Really would love to have one

 

[citizensoldier]

I will get some pics and measurments tomorrow..

 

[steelandcanvas]

Wow! Do these babies ever come up for sale? Do you need an over length permit to drive one?

 

[jwaller]

yes they come up all the time. I personally dont like them for everyday use bc they are so long. I really couldnt use them. if you have a big load to haul it would be perfect though.

 

[citizensoldier]

Well what do you guys think? I am not sure at all.. The head board is the same as a deuce cargo but I am keeping that..

 

[Junkyard Wars Crusher]

Lane,

I left a voice mail on your cell phone. Let me know.