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

From: m35products (m35prod@optonline.net)
Date: Wed Apr 06 2005 - 06:22:39 PDT


M125 length overall - 318.5 inches

M125A1 length overall - 331.5 inches

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From: "Everette" <194cbteng@bellsouth.net>
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Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2005 6:42 AM
Subject: Re: [MV] Converting a M-123 to M-125?

> 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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