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What is the story with M 1031 some have single rear wheels and some have duels?
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M 1031 duel wheels
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I have an M1031 with single rear wheels. This is what I found on wikipedia:
The M1031 was the chassis cab. These latter trucks were all rated for heavier 3,600 lb (1,600 kg) or 3,900 lb (1,800 kg) loads, compared to the M1008s 2,900 lb (1,300 kg) load capacity. The M1028A2 (converted M1031 or m1028a1) and m1028A3 (converted M1028 ) models had dual rear wheels.[12] Many M1028s were upgraded at the company level to M1028A2 and A3 specs—the dual wheel rear end arrangement was a result of the M1028 flipping on its side because of the high center of gravity when carrying equipment shelters.[13]
The M1031 was the chassis cab. These latter trucks were all rated for heavier 3,600 lb (1,600 kg) or 3,900 lb (1,800 kg) loads, compared to the M1008s 2,900 lb (1,300 kg) load capacity. The M1028A2 (converted M1031 or m1028a1) and m1028A3 (converted M1028 ) models had dual rear wheels.[12] Many M1028s were upgraded at the company level to M1028A2 and A3 specs—the dual wheel rear end arrangement was a result of the M1028 flipping on its side because of the high center of gravity when carrying equipment shelters.[13]
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My observations on the DRW SECM CUCV trucks, they all seem to have the transplanted M887 bodies from the M880 series Dodge trucks. I think Uncle pressed these into service as an expedient due to the SRW M1031s with the new shop bodies taking so long to hit the field.
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I am curious. What was the difference between the m887 work box and the m1031 work box? Did the m887 have the gasoline generator? I have seen some m1031s with PTO driven gens and some with gasoline gens.
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All the 887 derived 1031s had the gas generator/welder. The box is similar between the 887 and the newer 1031, the newer box being set up with the PTO generator and the Miller XMT welder.
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Good to know. There is one near me that has the 887 body on it. He wanted 6k 18 months ago.
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I would like to convert my M1008 to a dulley is there a templet or instalation information for the fenders or conversion kit instructions or a conversion kit avalible?
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The M887 shop body to fit on the M1028/1031 chassis was not exactly a direct fit as front shop body compartment were shorter. The left side was due to the fuel tank space. Right side had no obstructions. I have seen a few that had thee M887 body on the M1031 chassis, but we were made to code them out as TACOM had no information in 1993 about an authorized switch.