Heavymetal Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 I ran across this today and could not pass it up. It is a complete new military 5 ton truck bed that is 153" long 96" wide and the removable sides are 28" tail. 2016 Western Star 5700xe (Pathfinder) DD15 555hp w/12 speed automatic 3:05 diffs 2005 Newmar Mountain Aire 38RLPK 2 Great Danes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sculptor Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 That's awesome! I never thought of that. Kevin and June 2013 Volvo VNL 730 D13 Eco-Torque @ 425 Ratio 2.47 2014 DRV 36TKSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CampClownPete Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 How much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaHybrid Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 Richard, And here I thought you had figured out a way to make a Western Star useful as a cow chip hauler ? 2017 Kenworth T6802015 DRV 38RSSA Elite Suites2016 Smart Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavymetal Posted June 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 1 hour ago, GeorgiaHybrid said: Richard, And here I thought you had figured out a way to make a Western Star useful as a cow chip hauler ? Heck all you need for that is a sheet hung under your truck. That way the wife and kids can just pick them up and chunk them in like they did on the move West. 2016 Western Star 5700xe (Pathfinder) DD15 555hp w/12 speed automatic 3:05 diffs 2005 Newmar Mountain Aire 38RLPK 2 Great Danes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavymetal Posted June 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 3 hours ago, Sculptor said: That's awesome! I never thought of that. That's what I thought when I saw it. Remove the sides keep the front and bolt it on then add your boxes. What a money and time saver. Maybe I will use it on my next truck! maybe I'll sell it not sure as of this moment. 2016 Western Star 5700xe (Pathfinder) DD15 555hp w/12 speed automatic 3:05 diffs 2005 Newmar Mountain Aire 38RLPK 2 Great Danes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaHybrid Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 43 minutes ago, Heavymetal said: Heck all you need for that is a sheet hung under your truck. That way the wife and kids can just pick them up and chunk them in like they did on the move West. We found out the sheets ripped with about 1/2 load. Heavy tarps worked a lot better. ? 2017 Kenworth T6802015 DRV 38RSSA Elite Suites2016 Smart Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDR Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 Heavymetal; That is a great idea! Quick and easy bed that can be used for more than a place for a "Smart Car". Haul dirt or peat for the yard, no problem! Put a tarp in it, fill it with water....now a portable pool! Drop the sides now you have a flat bed! And I bet it was no where near $10k! Easy to modify for those 5th wheel needs too! Great idea! Curt 2001 Freightliner Century, 500hp Series 60, Gen 2 autoshift, 3.42 singled rear locker. 2004 Keystone Sprinter 299RLS (TT) 2 & 4 Wheelers! 2013 Polaris Ranger 800 midsize LE Our motto "4 wheels move the body, 2 wheels move the soul!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sclord2002 Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 That was quite a find. I can see it working out well for a strong and functional bed. Charlie Don't ever tell a soldier that he doesn't understand the cost of war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldride Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 Those are made to take a load . Right place right time. 2011 CAN-AM Spyder Rt SE5, 2010 Alpine 5th wheel, 1998 Vovlo VNL610 Hopefully 2 years 6 month till full time retirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavymetal Posted June 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 54 minutes ago, oldride said: Those are made to take a load . Right place right time. Amen to that! 2016 Western Star 5700xe (Pathfinder) DD15 555hp w/12 speed automatic 3:05 diffs 2005 Newmar Mountain Aire 38RLPK 2 Great Danes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavymetal Posted June 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 10 hours ago, CampClownPete said: How much? Not telling I might end up selling it. 2016 Western Star 5700xe (Pathfinder) DD15 555hp w/12 speed automatic 3:05 diffs 2005 Newmar Mountain Aire 38RLPK 2 Great Danes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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