Uprights and Bows - What do I have?

[m715mike]

I was told that these uprights and bows were for a Deuce when I acquired them. But after trying them yesterday, I now think otherwise. What are these uprights and bows intended for?

The uprights are metal and measure 55” from the bottom to the bow. This causes the cargo cover to sit about 12” too high.

The bows are one solid piece and made of metal.


These pictures show the height:


Here are pictures of the uprights and bows:

 

[NDT]

No clue, generator trailers had one piece bows like that but the width would be different. Saw ‘em off and call it good. Tarp should just cover top 2-3” of bed sides.

 

[m715mike]

I thought about cutting the uprights down to fit but figured I should try to identify them first. I didn’t want to cut something that may be useful to others (especially if it’s rare).

 

[Evil Dr. Porkchop]

I have a set of bows like that, thought they were for a HEMTT.

 

[kendelrio]

You weren't kidding when you said they were too tall... holy COW...

 

[m715mike]

I have a set of bows like that, thought they were for a HEMTT.

Thank you! I searched for HEMTT cargo covers. Based on pictures from Eastern Surplus’ website, it appears that I have the uprights and bows intended for a MK48.

Oshkosh-HEMTT-Cargo-Cover-Kit

Oshkosh-HEMTT-Cargo-Cover-Kit

www.easternsurplus.net

@country thank you for the pictures!

 

[BKubu]

They made extended height cargo covers. I've also seen unit fabricated extended height cargo covers. I believe those bow assemblies are for that cover.

 

[BKubu]

Upon further review, I don't think those bows are for the extended height cargo cover. They did make such covers, but I think they may be for a HEMTT like others have stated.

 

[Guyfang]

I think you have an A3 cover. I never saw an A2 cover with the air vents in front. I am not a truck guy, but rode in the back, and drove an A2 a gazillion klicks.
Ask someone like Simp to comment, or Will W.

 

[m715mike]

That wouldn’t surprise me. Here’s the part number. I haven’t looked it up yet.

 

[Guyfang]

That part number comes up with NSN 2320-00-077-1616, Trk, 2/5 ton, M35A2. So the bows are what wrong.

 

[Mullaney]

I was told that these uprights and bows were for a Deuce when I acquired them. But after trying them yesterday, I now think otherwise. What are these uprights and bows intended for?

The uprights are metal and measure 55” from the bottom to the bow. This causes the cargo cover to sit about 12” too high.

The bows are one solid piece and made of metal.


These pictures show the height:
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Here are pictures of the uprights and bows:

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Looking at the 4th picture - from the inside of the truck - that Bow looks like 3 pieces to me. Can't tell for sure. My kit looks just like what you have but the uprights slip inside of the "bowed" part of the upright.

My plans were to setup the bandsaw and cut mine all the same length if it was required. Would definitely be a real PITA if it was all one piece. Or maybe not if you own a portable bandsaw...

 

[kendelrio]

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Looking at the 4th picture - from the inside of the truck - that Bow looks like 3 pieces to me. Can't tell for sure. My kit looks just like what you have but the uprights slip inside of the "bowed" part of the upright.

My plans were to setup the bandsaw and cut mine all the same length if it was required. Would definitely be a real PITA if it was all one piece. Or maybe not if you own a portable bandsaw...

I have a chop saw if you wanna swing by...

 

[Godspeed131]

I know you just got the covers but if you knew someone with a lmtv cover to try out the fitment, it may fit. The lmtv covers are quite a bit longer in height and have a two piece side. Another plus is it will be a bit taller to walk inside of instead of hunkered over albeit the truck will be over all taller. My old m35 had came with a lmtv cover by mistake but I acquired the correct one later. Here’s two pictures comparing the two on the truck. As you can see the lmtv cover almost reaches the bottom of the bed with the factory m35 uprights.

 

[Mullaney]

I know you just got the covers but if you knew someone with a lmtv cover to try out the fitment, it may fit. The lmtv covers are quite a bit longer in height and have a two piece side. Another plus is it will be a bit taller to walk inside of instead of hunkered over albeit the truck will be over all taller. My old m35 had came with a lmtv cover by mistake but I acquired the correct one later. Here’s two pictures comparing the two on the truck. As you can see the lmtv cover almost reaches the bottom of the bed with the factory m35 uprights.

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Big difference...
Nice to see the pictures with both covers on the same truck though!

 

[fuzzytoaster]

Would you care to do some swapping? I've got the fiberglass setup from a M928. You'll still have to cut down the uprights but at least you'll have the correct elbows and bows.

 

[m715mike]

Would you care to do some swapping? I've got the fiberglass setup from a M928. You'll still have to cut down the uprights but at least you'll have the correct elbows and bows.

Swap? Do you know anyone with a HEMTT?



I’ll give you a shout.

 

[m1010plowboy]

Adjustable height is nice. Drop it for the highway and raise it for tall people. Drop them low for authenticity. I dropped the front bow and kept the rest high for short trips. It's that aerodyne look. Inside height is a bonus except on the road, bush, drive-thru.



The CDN is set up with a 1/4 inch pin that you pull to drop them.

 

[Mullaney]

Adjustable height is nice. Drop it for the highway and raise it for tall people. Drop them low for authenticity. I dropped the front bow and kept the rest high for short trips. It's that aerodyne look. Inside height is a bonus except on the road, bush, drive-thru.

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The CDN is set up with a 1/4 inch pin that you pull to drop them.

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That is a neat idea - with the first bow at the cab at "cab height".
Not sure that it matters, but it makes you more aerodynamic

 

[m715mike]

Adjustable height is nice. Drop it for the highway and raise it for tall people. Drop them low for authenticity. I dropped the front bow and kept the rest high for short trips. It's that aerodyne look. Inside height is a bonus except on the road, bush, drive-thru.

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The CDN is set up with a 1/4 inch pin that you pull to drop them.

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I didn’t know that the CDN trucks were made to be adjustable. A friend of mine here in the Houston area modified his cargo cover to be adjustable. He drilled holes in the troop seat posts just above the bed. When he wants more head room under the cargo cover (usually for parades or camping), he puts a bolt in each hole for the uprights to rest on. For driving on the road, he removes the bolt thus allowing the cargo cover to return to its lower (normal) height.