Method for converting a truck body

Details Method for converting a truck body Method for converting a truck body

2006-09-05

2006-09-05

Bryant, David P. (Department: 3726)

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Converting

C029S402080, C029S462000, C029S897200, C296S183200, C296S036000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07100256

ABSTRACT:
A method for converting a dump truck body into an improved truck body. The dump truck body is configured for hauling a payload and has a canopy, a floor, two sidewalls, and a front wall. In a preferred embodiment, the method comprises: if the dump truck body has a tailgate, removing the tailgate; extending the floor to the rear by adding a floor extension component at a floor angle approximately ten degrees greater than a pre-conversion floor angle; increasing the height of the sidewalls by adding two fabricated sidewall attachment components; and tying the sidewall extensions into the rear of the floor extension component by adding a fabricated component. Preferably, a material dam is incorporated into the canopy forward of the front wall to form a shelf that is configured to retain and balance the payload.

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