Looking for M105A2 bows....or how to make them

Well, I guess I finally have to pay for a stupid mistake of mine. I forgot to chock my M105A2 trailer one night, gusty CA winds came along, and the trailer was found in the canyon near my driveway the next morning.

But the good news is, that i'm an even bigger fan of this trailer now! It tumbled down at least 400 feet, broke a few of the bows, tore the tarp, and bent the retractable landing wheel. The bed, frame, exle, wheels are still in tact. What an awesome piece of equipment. So now time to rebuild her.

Im hoping that i can bend back the piece that holds the wheel in. Looks do-able. The top can be replaced, but I haven't the slightest clue on what to do with the bows. Anyone know where I can get a set, or how to make my own?

Thanks in advance guys. Great site to be on
I'll post pics later tonight of what the trailer looked like before my moment of stupidity

Please say you have pics of this!

The bows, wooden part are simple to cut and install. The metal parts are harder to find. I found mine on eBay. They do not come up often. About $150 for a set.

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builder77 said:

Please say you have pics of this!

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I dont have any of the aftermath. Not yet at least. If its not raining tommorow, i'll throw some up of its current state.

Re: RE: Looking for M105A2 bows....or how to make them

dabtl said:

The bows, wooden part are simple to cut and install. The metal parts are harder to find. I found mine on eBay. They do not come up often. About $150 for a set.

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Would it be hard to bend the old ones back???

Here's a few before pics for you fellas http://dodgeintrepid.net/photopost/data/507/397DSC02331.JPG
http://dodgeintrepid.net/photopost/data/507/397DSC02329.JPG

WOW!!!

Where did you get that canvas cover? That's what I have been looking for but all I have found is vinyl.

Wow that would tow nicely behind the Malibu deuce.

bigmike said:

Wow that would tow nicely behind the Malibu deuce.

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I was thinking the same thing. Changing axles like that would open up alot of tire options.

Here's what it looks like in tow.

Glad you guys like it
I put a lot of love into her.

And the last one.
Notice the matching wheels

Dude,

That's some wama jama shack ya got there!!!

bigmike said:

Dude,

That's some wama jama shack ya got there!!!

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Thanks, but it isn't mine. I just maintain it, along with the Hummer and trailer

my buddy at mseries rebuilds has some bows for a little over scrape value. send me a pm and ill get you his email add Tim

Didn't we have someone here who just got a massive amount of them? I thought he's taking alot to Aberdeen.

gimpyrobb said:

Didn't we have someone here who just got a massive amount of them? I thought he's taking alot to Aberdeen.

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Yup, I saw his add and shot him an e-mail. We've already been talking
Man I love this site!

So here are a few "aftermath" photos taken today of what the trailer currently looks ike after it tumbled down the canyon next door.

Imagine, waking up one morning, looking down, and the trailer missing.
You get down to the area it use to be, and find the fence bent down with the trailer no where to be seen. After going for a long hike, EUREKA! It's way down there.

Looking by the pics, do you guys think I can bend the area back into shape where the drop wheel steering joint is? I think that's all that is bent.

The legs on the bows are bent beyond repair. I have two extra.