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I was given a copy of the build sheet, from the MA ANG, yes it was in black paint. Yes to the AM/FM radio with A/C, but no cruise control (would have been nice, on the drive home).
In my research, found it was built in Mexico, went to Military Outfit at Monroe Truck Equipment - Detroit...
23rd of May works for me. I'll be coming down with my new (ok new to me), CUCV II.
If anyone needs something delivered from Army 6x6 (Southern Minnesota), I could bring the M101A2 as well!
Does anyone have an extra US made 20mm Ammo Can, that is looking for a new home?
Make: 1999 Chevrolet CUCV II
Model: type A ¾ ton (Tahoe 2 door)
Manufacture: Chevrolet Factory - Silao, Mexico (Sept 1999)
Military Outfit: Monroe Truck Equipment – Detroit, Michigan (Oct 1999)
Military Service - TACOM - Detroit, Michigan (Dec 1999)
Finial Duty Station – 104th Fighter...
Here is my CUCV II (well new to me). Recovered this pass weekend [Presidents Day weekend (from Vermont to Minnesota)]. The CUCV II made the trip without any drama, plus I managed to dodge all the winter storms. Sorry about the photo being wrong side up.! I will post better pictures at a later...
I recovered a M101A2 last spring from Wisconsin. I used the 2" receiver pintle hitch and that worked just fine. As for the safety chains, stopped at a local hardware store and picked up a pair of screw locked d-rings (with a 3000# rating each). the safety chains hung just fine. I would also...
Manufactured by: VSE Corporation
Date: March 2005
Has all the Sideboards (long boards [fiberglass] in OD, front board [fiberglass] in Desert Tan and rear gate boards [wood] in OD.
All 5 bows [steel and wood]
Canvas Cover OD
Missing handle from front landing leg. Appears that it was never setup...
:jumpin:Have a couple of questions about M101A2 trailer:
What are some of the pitfalls, that I should be on the lookout for, when inspecting for purchase?
How does this trailer handle Highway speeds (empty and half loaded), behind a 97 TJ Jeep?