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I searched the site and found conflicting information on rated payload for the M105a2. I am posting pictures of the data plate that show the highway rating of 4500lbs. This trailer has apparently been rebuilt with a new body. Note that the new data plate does not indicate a highway rating.
The general rule of thmb for collision/comprehensive coverage is : If it cost 10% or more (of your vehicles value) anually, then you should pass on it. Just a rule of thumb.
Over a twenty year period we converted several hundred vehicles to lp with no internal changes. The earliest ones we converted to dual fuel useage. The lp conversions were never a problem, and gave extreme engine life.
Look on ebay or similar. Most propane kits were only a few hundred dollars. You get a propane"carb." ,hose, regulator then add your own tank. I used to pay $300+ for the entire kits with the fuel tank, for small block chevies.
I had a burst radiator hose one evening on my 350 chevy delivery truck. Since it was winter and I had already added lots of water just to get through the day, I decided to let the engine run while I walked over to the nightcub for a drink (or 6) and dinner. After dinner I went home. The next day...
20 days for my 1st one and 13 days for the second. Unfortunately the gl site mgr. is going on vacation, so he said I am probably looking at 1st or 2nd week of june for recovery.:roll:
I have often used Lacquer thinner for painting equipment. It makes the enamel dull and dries very quickly for less imperfections when spraying outdoors.