Hello from Oregon

[Firsttime6x6er]

Hi I'm new to the game of military vehicles and am looking into getting one for hauling. I'm looking into getting either an m927 or an M923 A2 5 ton. First can anyone through a tape measure on the back of their 5 ton and see what the height is to the top of the frame? My question is would it be possible for me to first remove the bed from one of these and build a lighter custom flatbed put a 2000lbs car on it and tow either a) a 5th wheel or be a hitch mount camper. Here's a picture of what's got me interested in this idea. I've been looking at trucks for the last month and can't find a decent rig for under 20grand. I know these wont get the mileage or be the most practical tow or haul vehicle but it'd definitely be a head turner...Also I'm a fabricator and welder so any modifications or welding I need to do isn't going to be a pain. Know I wrote a book for my first post but any imput would be greatly appreciated....

 

[porkysplace]

This should get you close. Detailed Drawings 931A2

 

[Firsttime6x6er]

Not trying to sound ignorant but is the 931A2 going to have the same height of frame as the 923A2? Thanks you for the quick response.

 

[porkysplace]

The 939 series trucks are basicly all the same except tire sizes will change the height . The TM's will have drawing for each varient. Also using the google search box in the upper righthand corner of every page searches within the steelsoliders site.

Oh and welcome to SS.

 

[goodguyzy]

I can help you get a truck cheaper, ill walk you through it.

 

[Firsttime6x6er]

I've found a rebuilt m923a2 with 25k on the chassis and 750 hours on the motor for 7grand that's only an hour and a half away.

 

[goodguyzy]

Decision would be if getting a 5 ton tractor, removing 5th wheel and building a flatbed or using a cargo and convert the bed to a flat bed....... Or keep the bed and put the car in the back.......then making a ramp system to load/unload. What is your end game?

 

[Firsttime6x6er]

Pretty much but I've been looking at the 923 chassis I no my picture has a 939 series tractor but I'm looking at a cargo truck. Basically I'm looking for a way to transport my car and trailer to anywhere in the country through any conditions for work. I know this isn't the most practical idea but I've never been the most practical person.

 

[Firsttime6x6er]

I'm looking more along this series of truck at the moment.

 

[Another Ahab]

No detail to offer (don't know the M923), but welcome to you from the other coast here in Virginia.

Nice looking rig in your photos (fifth wheel tractor with the club cab). Where did you run across it?

 

[Firsttime6x6er]

I found the truck I'm looking to duplicate on google. It's on the pirate 4x4 forums.

 

[Firsttime6x6er]

Here's a link to the guys page that I found the pics and how he modified his tractor to do this. He also converted his cab into a crew cab.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/tow-rigs-trailers/999635-5th-wheel-set-up-double-tow.html

 

[Firsttime6x6er]

Decision would be if getting a 5 ton tractor, removing 5th wheel and building a flatbed or using a cargo and convert the bed to a flat bed....... Or keep the bed and put the car in the back.......then making a ramp system to load/unload. What is your end game?

Sorry goodguy I misread this at first I'm planning at this point on getting a cargo and converting it to a flatbed as I've found many of them relatively close. If a tractor came up close by however if pick it up for ease of conversion for the 5th wheel.

 

[porkysplace]

He is a member here and uses the same screen name 4x4e350 .
Here are two of his threads on it
Extended Cab 4 door.
Four Door Toy Hauler.

 

[FullSpecial]

I have seen such fabricated trucks here: https://www.facebook.com/ElephantButte5Tons

 

[Another Ahab]

Hey Firsttime, no intention of a hijack of your post here, but clearly lots of ideas for you to pull from in your progress. I hope you'll keep us all posted.

 

[Firsttime6x6er]

I will. I'm still in the process of finding a good starting point with a truck.

 

[Another Ahab]

I will. I'm still in the process of finding a good starting point with a truck.

And you also have a strong regional network to pull from (like goodguy): search "PNW Info Thread" if you haven't run across that one yet.

A post there just might get you some additional local prospects to consider.