Re: [MV] Converting a M-123 to M-125?

From: Ryan Gill (rmgill@mindspring.com)
Date: Thu Apr 07 2005 - 09:08:24 PDT


At 10:08 AM -0400 4/7/05, Mike Davidsen wrote:
>M35A2USA@aol.com wrote:
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>>as you know, m123s have Leroi gas engines...
>
>Yes, I know - I was interested in making a -125 clone, not an exact replica. Basically dropping a 5-ton bed onto a 10-ton frame. It may take a little lengthening on the frame by about 2 feet or so, but now I realize it can be done.

You've seen this write up right? He has some great info on how to make minor modifications to keep the trucks running more reliably.
http://www.vannattabros.com/truck6.html

I've wanted to do this with a modern 5 ton to make a WWII era 6x6 Tank Transporter (The earlyones). But, I need a shop to fabricate/fix sheet metal first. I've also thought about doing the same thing with a Candian CMP cab to make my own 5 ton C60X replica, but with a crew cab.

I love the C60X. http://www.oldcmp.net/C60X_1.html

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