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Does anyone know what the TM or informational flyer, I seem to remember it was one sheet of paper, is for the instructions to tie down the cover on the M101? I have it printed out but its in a box packed in a trailer ready for my upcoming move. I will be having a transport company haul my Power...
Im looking to get my 1948 Dodge Power Wagon and 1952 M101 transported from Central California, Fresno/Bakersfield, to just west of Daytona Beach Florida. Any help or references would be appreciated. Theres just so many shipping companies out there and who knows who's honest and trustworthy
Ive posted pics in the trailers section, but never really given the truck its time in the spotlight. Not a military truck or restoration, but its root are from the military and it was always known as that. Hope theres some new viewers that haven't seen it from the trailers section...
Does anyone have the older style combat rims on their trailer? Can ya post pictures of them if you do. I have a set Im going to put on my Power Wagon and was wondering how they would look on the trailer. Then to find a set if they look good. Id like the trailer to match the truck
So Ive noticed a few of these trailers have the tie down clevices and brackets on the back. Mine didnt when I got it. But I wanted them back there. So I had some made and welded em on where they should go.
Not long after I did, I figured out why it didnt have them. When the tailgate is opened...
Im looking for something decent looking and somewhat period correct for storing the registration on my 52 M101. This way the registration is with the trailer and not in my truck when I loan it out or whatever.
I keep seeing those clear plastic bubble lookin things and I'm not crazy about em...
:driver: Last week I made a trip from central Ca to Orange County Ca with a load of four Dodge Flathead motors in my '52 M101. We estimate the total weight around 300 to 400 lbs a motor.
My M101 was spectacular!! I was worried when we got em all loaded as the trailer continued to squat lower...
Does anyone have an extra plate like this or know where I can get one or two? Sorry now I didnt buy it when I saw it on ebay, cant find em now.
Thanks
Nick
I am brainstorming for how to be able to use my boarding ladder with my M101 whan camping, or just needing to get in with the tailgate closed.
What Im thinking is, since I dont want to cut holes in the tailgate or frame, I have bent the tabs on the top of the ladder flat. I then would take two...
Well I picked up my M101 from thee paint shop the other day. I like the color, Im glad I got to see it on something before I get my 48 Power Wagon painted the same color. I like it.
One detail left to do. I asked the paint shop to recreate the tailgate stencil. I guess I wasnt clear enough...
I checked the simiar thread listing, and I noticed its been said before to just get new data plates instead of trying to repaint older ones. Mine is still legible, but its got some serious what looks and seems like hard water, or calcium on it. The problem is, no one has just plain M101 plates...
Did 50's era trailers have side clearance marker lights? Ive been thinking of whether I wanna put the typical truck trailer side markers on or not. I dont think it would be original, but whatta ya all think?? Guess it also depends on if I can get the buld for em in 6volt, or someday convert the...
Can the style plug seen laying on the floor here be disassembled?
I have the intervehicle cable, but one end is the male plug and one end is female, I want to chance it to two male plugs. I have another cable for the second male plug but I cant seem to get either cable apart.
Thanks
Nick
The front end of my M101 has the tie down anchors, but the back doesnt. Id like to find the same kind for the back, if at all possible, and weld them on.
Can anyone help with where I might be able to find these kind of mounts?
Thanks
Nick
I have mounted the spare tire carrier Chris Case made for me mentioned in another thread. But now my M101 wont dump. I can tilt it by hand without the tire, brakes locked or not. But as soon as the tire is on, it wont tilt, brakes locked.
I know a Budd rim and NDT are heavy, but is it enough...
Attached are pisc of the adjustable landing leg for my M101. The crank I made to temporarily use has used it temporaryness. The weight of the trailer has egged out the end and its not usable anymore.
So Im looking for a crank to use to adjust this leg. Any ideas, suggestions, better yet, does...
I see alot of post for boarding ladders for alot of other vehicles. Is there one that would work for an M101? If there is does anyone have one they'd be willing to part with?
In making my 101 a part time camping trailer, I'd like to have a decent ladder for allowing the wife to get in and out...