Ethan Crane (HIAB) Bobbed Deuce Build

[hrh_96]

OK, can we talk part number or NSN's? I am getting confused with the multiple applications for a given implement.

Has anyone compared an OD Iron wheel (offset/width/bolt pattern/cost) to the thread subject wheels, either originallt issued or midified via cut an replace or add and drill?

 

[M1075]

OK, can we talk part number or NSN's? I am getting confused with the multiple applications for a given implement.

Has anyone compared an OD Iron wheel (offset/width/bolt pattern/cost) to the thread subject wheels, either originallt issued or midified via cut an replace or add and drill?

You should be able to find the NSN in the M1076 manual. If you can't, let me know.

The OD Iron wheel is better suited for the deuce but if you have some M1076 wheels and some talent, they would be a lot cheaper. There is no "cut and replace" or "add and drill". Buy a pre-cut center and weld it in. Center should be 11" diameter with rockwell bolt pattern 6x8 3/4".

 

[BFR]

any updates?

 

[wehring]

yes

Repaired the tear in the top plate a while back. All of the arms and body have been blasted primed and repainted. Still looking for a hook and got a quote of $3K to repair/rebuild the rams. Putting cash away for this leg of the project.

Thaks for thinking about this and asking!

Justin

 

[miltruckman]

Hi Justin,
I rebuilt a knuckleboom crane for my truck and it needed all cylinders rebuilt. I found it cheaper to buy new, custom made ones from www.baileynet.com

They can make any cylinder you need.

Bill
Michigan

 

[wehring]

Thanks Bill

Thanks Bill. How deep is the snow up there? If you don't mind , what did it cost you?

Justin

 

[miltruckman]

It was several years ago, but I think it was $150 to $500 per cylinder. This was cheaper for me as all my cylinders had to be shipped from Germany.

The snow has melted off, but the weather is still cold and miserable. I am trying to clean out my garage and have a garage sale so I can get back to work on my bobbed deuce, but the weather just won't cooperate.

Bill
Michigan

 

[BFR]

is your hook mount where you could measure/take some close pics of it?

 

[cranetruck]

For more K-boom images, go here:

http://mayapplebrandstedt.com/maybrand4b.HTML

Bill's blue cranetruck is also represented (still need to fix his email addy.....).

 

[miltruckman]

Bjorn,

Yep, just get rid of that "e" by the @ sign and my email address will be correct.

Thanks,

Bill

 

[vtach]

Isn't the weight of just the crane going to take up about all of your load capacity on a bob duece ~4K?

 

[wehring]

weight

I have two sets of 5 ton front springs I may use. The other option is an airbag assist at each spring. Have not decided yet.

Justin

 

[builder77sDad]

Hi Justin,

I have been reading about your build using Ethan's HIAB crane, and am wondering if you have it completed yet?

Rob Alexander