Grapple Truck Body Build

joshua glackin · Dec 23, 2014

The two that will sit on the frame of the truck is 5 inches

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lucky_dad · Dec 23, 2014

Gosh that's like the runners on roll off dumpsters. That's tall.

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classictruckman · Dec 23, 2014

The ones on my kboom are 12" tall x 3/8" thick!

joshua glackin · Dec 23, 2014

I maxed the trucks rear suspension on the truck and pulled a tape and 5 inches is what I needed so if the truck got in a ditch or bind the tandem would not hit the bed

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joshua glackin · Dec 23, 2014

I tapered the ends so that it would make it Easier to pull in and out of my little shop.

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classictruckman · Dec 23, 2014

joshua glackin said:
Just got the bottom all welded up and ready to flip it over.

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Does the loader sit directly on the truck frame?

I would have thought you would have to extend that 5" subframe right to the back.

joshua glackin · Dec 23, 2014

I pulled it out and flipped it over and cut the corners for the uprights.

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Bixler · Dec 23, 2014

Beautiful work!

joshua glackin · Dec 23, 2014

Thanks Bixler!!! It's a lot of work when your a one man show but sometimes it better that way.

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Bixler · Dec 23, 2014

I bet! You must be really strong to be able to flip that thing over! :musculoso:

joshua glackin · Dec 23, 2014

here classictruckman how the loader mounted on my last one I built. I would have liked to run a sud frame under the loader but it would have put me with a overall height of 13'7". I left about 4 feet to the rear where I didn't run the 2 sil members so I can build a storage rack underneath the body for aturnamats and rakes.

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joshua glackin · Dec 23, 2014

Hey

classictruckman said:
Does the loader sit directly on the truck frame?

I would have thought you would have to extend that 5" subframe right to the back.

classictruckman do you have any pic on how you subframe of your kboom is mounted to to you truck frame?

lucky_dad · Dec 23, 2014

joshua glackin said:
here classictruckman how the loader mounted on my last one I built. I would have liked to run a sud frame under the loader but it would have put me with a overall height of 13'7". I left about 4 feet to the rear where I didn't run the 2 sil members so I can build a storage rack underneath the body for aturnamats and rakes.

How do you like that loader compared to a prentice or serco or rotobec ?? What grapple do you run ??
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joshua glackin · Dec 23, 2014

I can't compare it to any other loader because it's the only ones I've owned but it's very we'll build and it's lift chart is just
as good if not better than some other loaders in its class. I have been running a hiab/loglift bypass grapple but considering a debris grapple like a heilden/ or rotobec 045. Any ideals or thoughts?

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lucky_dad · Dec 23, 2014

Look at the Lemco debris grapple.

Not a great pic but you can tell a little about it.

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lucky_dad · Dec 23, 2014

What kind of rotator is on your grapple ??

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Tom Dunlap · Dec 23, 2014

I wouldn't have a clue which paint to use.

It seems like it would be best to prime and paint as you go. Since it was upside down and flat it would be the easiest time to paint. At least get primer and the first color coats on. As you assemble it you will paint again and again until you put on the last coat which will give it the ultimate curb appeal.

That's what I learned when I worked for a company that made large abrasive planers and sanders. The frame weldments were primed and painted along with the body panels. Then, after the machines passed their tests they were cleaned, masked and given the final paint and detailing.