M931 non bobbed with M105 as a bed.

[k5ontherocks]

Anyone seen one? I picked up a nice M105 for next to nothing.A fraction of what a duece or 5ton bed is running. I would like to convert it to a bed for my M931A2.
The bodywork to remove and smooth the wheelwells is easy work for me. But to use it is going to ruin it as a trailer. So if it just wont work or looks horrible id rather just save the trailer.
Was just hoping someone somewhere had a pic of one.

 

[MO MV man]

I just sent you a PM with a link to a single axle'd example (what I plan to do to my truck).

I'm assuming you meant not cutting the frame?

From what I measured, the M105 bed fits perfectly, length-wise, from about 2" back from the tire rack to the rear edge of the frame.

 

[k5ontherocks]

yes,fit is great. But im not wanting to change the frame or remove an axle.

 

[fsearls92]

Dukeman on here did it to his M931, you might pm him for pictures. I had some but don't know where they are anymore

 

[Recovry4x4]

I've seen one on a deuce tractor. Funnier than a car load of circus clowns with the fenderwells in place. If you plan on smoothing that out, should loook pretty decent!

 

[k5ontherocks]

I've seen one on a deuce tractor. Funnier than a car load of circus clowns with the fenderwells in place. If you plan on smoothing that out, should loook pretty decent!

I would not even consider it with the dual axles and the wheel openings still there. I agree, would look ridiculous. I am fairly handy with metal work, plan on making it resemble a duece or 5 ton bedside.
Thanks

 

[Gastrap]

This is a local truck..
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?94594-m931a1-custom-box!&highlight=

 

[CBR Metalworks]

A deuce bed with the tire carrier removed would be much easier. The M105 bedsides are not as 'high' as the deuce/5-ton beds, so unless you raise the bed a lot you may have tire clearance issues.

 

[wreckerman893]

I think it might look a little small perched up on the back of a tractor frame. Since you are not going to bob the truck you will have some frame uncovered, either in front or behind the bed. I would suggest using a deuce bed and cutting it down and saving the M105 since it's cherry.

 

[jesusgatos]

Or... leave the tractor plate on there and mount the M105 bed to that like a few other people have done. We're converting a bunch of our cargo trucks to tractors and then re-mounting all the beds like that. Cargo bed sits 12" above the framerails and the tractor plate is 12.5" tall. Biggest challenge is cutting apart and reinforcing the subframe to clear the tractor plate. But if you're a metalman, not a big deal.

 

[k5ontherocks]

Thanks, Thats cool.

 

[k5ontherocks]

Thanks, For everyones input. Still not sure what i will do. i was planning on using the trailer frame rails as a spacer to give some room for suspension to flex and not get into the bedsides.
i dont think ill have a need for the tractor plate, it was going to scrap yard if not sold soon.
i may try and just use the trailer for hauling for a while and save up or try and trade for a duece or 5 ton bed.

 

[racing4funn]

I would turn the wheel wells into tool boxes