M1101/2 Side Extensions?

[pebble41]

I have an M1101 that I use to haul loose items and it would be convenient if the sides were 18" - 24" taller. I wanted to post something here in case someone else had already skinned this cat. My tentative plan is to build some corner brackets that will bolt into the place of the bow pockets. Between the brackets I intend to run some 2"x8" or 2"x12" horizontally (like on a landscaping trailer). Has anyone tried that before? Is there a better solution? My gut tells me that this is the kind of thing were some CAD, a plasma table and a brake would make a nice kit.

 

[mgFray]

There have been a few people who used the troop seats from a HMMWV to extend the sides, and then fabricated something for the front/back as needed. Other then taller walls, this also has the side effect of additional seating for (low speed) parade routes.

 

[98G]

I've got a set of HMMWV troop seats.

And I seem to remember @CARNAC having resolved this through other means.

 

[Mainsail]

 

[pebble41]

Thanks for the pictures @Mainsail ! That is a beautiful job.