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

From: Everette (194cbteng@bellsouth.net)
Date: Wed Apr 06 2005 - 03:42:09 PDT


I suspect frame will need to be lengthened and a bed made by grafting two or
more 5 ton beds together, I do not have any books on the 125 truck but
having seen pictures of 125 - we have a 123 -- the 125 apperars to be longer
than 123

Everette

> How hard would it be to convert a -123 tank tractor to a clone of the
> M-125 10-ton prime mover? I see the 123s going for good prices all the
> time, but the -125s are rare and pricy. It doesn't matter to me if the
> clone has the -123's diesel engine. Just want opinions on how difficult
> it would be to graft the fifth wheel hitch off, and graft a 5-tonner bed
> on. Thanks,
>
> Mike
>
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