Recent content by jhama78

Installed new longer safety chains on my M101A1 so they actually reach the safety chain loops on hitch, Hauled a load of trash/debris to the landfill and then used it to haul the grill over to the inlaws for a July 4th cookout.

Sprayed some rust converter on a few rough spots to preserve them until I get home from my next work trip. Planning to cut out the rust on the fwd bulkhead and replace with new metal. Also shot the wheels with a fresh coat of semi-gloss black that I had laying around. Finally got my new...

I appreciate the concern but will respectfully differ in my own practice. Been using antiseize on wheel studs since I started spinning wrenches on cars/trucks 25+ years ago. Have ALWAYS used a torque wrench on wheels and any other critical fastener. I certify/maintain and install sounding...

The M101 spent most of last week in the garage so I could take care of a few things. Fixed the wiring from the previous owner 'trying' to put a 7 prong trailer plug on it, oiled up the hinges, checked tire pressure, and greased the leaf spring pivots. Found a FoMoCo Budd socket in a pile of...

I'd love to, but unfortunately I will be in the south Pacific in the Kwajalein Atoll for work then. Maybe next time.

Thanks for the links, I will definitely be doing some off-road hauling/camping with this thing and can't wait to use it. Gotta run through the wiring and get the lights working and find a wheel so I can have a matching spare before I start using it a lot. Looking forward to tinkering with it...

Having just recently(yesterday) purchased an M101A1 it's great to see this thread. I wish mine was and A2/3 variant for ease of finding wheels but honestly I don't see a problem with the wheels in the around town/home/farm use that mine will see.

Quick pic I snapped today in the rain after I got this gem home. :D:D -j-rod

Good morning gents, registered 8 years ago just to take a look around and am now back on after my recent purchase of a M101 trailer. Will post up pics after I get it home. -j-rod