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  1. taildragger03

    M101 on-road weight capacity

    One thing you should look into is the relative size difference between the 101's and 105's. If you haven't actually been up next to one it is hard to visualize the size difference. I originally was going with the 105, till I got up next to one and saw the height at the bed level. Canceled that...
  2. taildragger03

    M101 on-road weight capacity

    :ditto: I'm with deuce. I swapped out axles on my trailer. I have a +6000lb. axle under my M101A1, with tires rated to 3048 lbs. My trailer can hold 1.5 cords in one shot and the springs are the weak link. Only with solid oak would I get anywhere near the load capability of the trailer. I don't...
  3. taildragger03

    No Previous Paperwork + Michigan Motor Vehicle = Title

    That's impressive! Nevada didn't give me an inch with my trailer. Even with the state inspection and bill of sale from a private party!
  4. taildragger03

    Repairing the M101A1...

    All right everyone. I have to repair the front wall of my trailer. Three welds have separated for the flooring. The trailer is CARCed so I am going to strip it down to bare metal in order to get a good bead. Anything I should I be aware of when welding. I am planning on setting a bead along the...
  5. taildragger03

    Serious Crankshaft Issue, what to do?

    Should we add this to the list of things to check when purchasing M10XX? Or anything with the 6.2 for that matter?
  6. taildragger03

    Which trailer should I get? How do they compare to comerical?

    I am in agreement with BFR. :roll: Seriously, the places that military trailers can go will far exceed the ground clearance of a town car. This is my 3/4 ton trailer loaded with about as much as I care to take it. The pintle hitch is close to 18 inches on the truck to get the trailer to ride...
  7. taildragger03

    Hope you all don't hate me for this...

    I may have to modify the suspension as well. Maybe new springs so I don't flatten the the stock springs straight when I am loaded. The trailer really is forgiving on dirt or pavement. The sway going around corners I have to watch. With that truck and the trailer loaded, I can still keep with...
  8. taildragger03

    Hope you all don't hate me for this...

    With the measurements of 6x8x4=192 cu. ft. comes out to around 1.5 cords. The pictures with the truck comes out pretty close to around 2.5 cords. I pulled this stunt about 3 times before the snow came in. Significantly cuts down the amount of trips that I make into the mountains. As for finding...
  9. taildragger03

    Hope you all don't hate me for this...

    Thanks for the support! Yes, there are trees in Nevada. We take them from California and hold up towns live Virginia City! As for the price, I am out around $700. The benefit is the eight lug wheels where I can use the spare on the truck. As for the brakes. Yes, the hand breaks are gone but I...
  10. taildragger03

    Hope you all don't hate me for this...

    All right I can hear it already. Well the problem was the tires on the trailer. The pressure was more than they could bare. For some odd reason finding replacements and someone to mount them slowly closed the price envelope and pushed me to this measure. That is an axle rated to around 6000 lbs...
  11. taildragger03

    Look at a M1008...

    Hey Guys, May have found a M1008. Read around this site and I came across a write up about being aware of purchasing a military vehicle that has not been registered yet with the state and that the price should be reduced $300. The seller guarantee's that this truck will register in any state. I...
  12. taildragger03

    Looking for 1008 or 1028...

    Thanks for the info guys. I don't have the time to deal with GL. The guy I bought my M101A1 from didn't get his EUC and bill of sale till the last day he had to pick up his items. That is really cutting it close in my opinion. Things work out though!
  13. taildragger03

    Looking for 1008 or 1028...

    Hey guys, Looking for a 1008 or 1028 to go with my M101A1. I don't have an EUC so GL is out. I am in the Reno NV. area. Help would be appreciated. Thanks
  14. taildragger03

    Racks for the 101A1

    Looking for the racks for my trailer. Nothing on ebay. Any suggestions? Thanks Guys
  15. taildragger03

    Serial Number location on M101A1...

    Having an issue with getting my A1 inspected for registering the trailer in NV. The data plate on the trailer has been scratched in the serial number box. Can't read the numbers and is considered tampered. Is there another location on the M101A1 where the serial number can be located? Or is a...
  16. taildragger03

    Got my M101A1...

    Found one on Craigslist out here. So call off the search! Manufactured in 62' and at sometime in its life was coated with CARC. Now I am looking for the side racks and repalcement tires and convert to 12V. Also need to replace the hitch leg. Any ideas!
  17. taildragger03

    Advice on local M105A2 purchase

    I am in the same boat. From what I have seen $600 locally is the going price. And that is without converting the system to 12V.
  18. taildragger03

    Looking for M101A2 trailer

    Looking for an M101A2 trailer with the 16" eight lug wheels. Any suggestions?
  19. taildragger03

    M101A1 trailer

    Anyone converted the 5 lug nut wheels on an M101A1 to the 16" wheels with eight lugs. The axle conversion the only way?
  20. taildragger03

    M101A2 trailers...

    New B to the site Looking for an M101A2 trailer for sale in Northern Ca. or Nevada, or vendors who sell these trailers. Thanks
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