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  1. TexasFJ

    The holy grail known as the M101 canvas cover

    I'll take another look but I think it's vinyl.
  2. TexasFJ

    The holy grail known as the M101 canvas cover

    I have a good tan cover I'd sell. I'm needing an OD Green but don't want to go the dye route.
  3. TexasFJ

    Steel Soldiers emails and site issues

    Nice recovery. As someone who deals with these pinheads on a regular basis I know how much of a PITA they can be. Were you lucky enough to obtain real source IP's? Any forensics?
  4. TexasFJ

    M101A2 Lights - LED Conversion?

    I think I'll just use one of these surface mount LED's and be on my way. Sealed, 6-1/2" Oval LED Trailer Stop, Turn and Tail Light, Flange Mount, 10 Super Diode Optronics Trailer Lights STL78RB Sealed, Streamline LED Trailer Stop, Turn and Tail Light, 3-Function, 11 Super Diodes Optronics...
  5. TexasFJ

    M101A2 Lights - LED Conversion?

    I've stripped my M101A2 down to the bare components. I may cut the rear C channel and insert some oval 6" LED's, or more likely do some flush mounts, but before I do that I was thinking about retrofitting the military housings with some LED's. I removed the wiring harness as it was a little...
  6. TexasFJ

    M101A2 - Fort Hood

    Got her stripped down and pressure washed. I'll do some sanding and rust treatment here and there then shoot the frame with undercoating and go from there. Axle ordered from Dexter, should be here in a week or so. I have everything stripped off, surge brake system, lunette, axle and...
  7. TexasFJ

    M101A2 - Fort Hood

    Between weather and Christmas the trailer project has come to a bit of a halt. I intend on seeing about an axle setup tomorrow, still unsure about hubs and studs. Did manage to pull the sides and put everything in storage. Will remove the surge brakes so I can weld on my adjustable hitch...
  8. TexasFJ

    Trailer Tow Lights - HF Sale $11.99

    Worked great while picking up my A2 in heavy rains...200 miles of driving.
  9. TexasFJ

    M101A2 - Fort Hood

    Thank you. SS was very helpful in preparing me, I rather have too much gear and not need it than the alternative. Pulled the tarp out of the back and laid it out in the garage to dry out, seems to be in good shape just needs a good power washing. Was looking at the bows, seems if you pull the...
  10. TexasFJ

    M101A2 - Fort Hood

    Thanks. I go by 'TexasFJ' on the Expedition Portal, been following your thread there, you provided me with sources for a few things which I appreciate. I'll be 'borrowing' some of your build for mine. I have another thread over there as well...
  11. TexasFJ

    M101A2 - Fort Hood

    Today started early, up a little after 4AM then off to Fort Hood in the rain and a 30-40MPH headwind. Left around 5:30, tanked up and grabbed some coffee at the 7-11. Got there a little before 8:30. For those that need to pickup at Fort Hood you will enter on the north side off of Hwy 36...
  12. TexasFJ

    Trailer Tow Lights - HF Sale $11.99

    Tested them tonight. Wiring was fine, bulbs are plenty bright, everything worked fine. Magnets seem strong enough but I'll safety tie them just in case. Maybe the little Chinese boy's wiring skills are improving nowadays...
  13. TexasFJ

    Trailer Tow Lights - HF Sale $11.99

    I'll check them in a bit....duct tape and zip ties are handy.:razz:
  14. TexasFJ

    Trailer Tow Lights - HF Sale $11.99

    Will do...thanks for the tip.
  15. TexasFJ

    Trailer Tow Lights - HF Sale $11.99

    Picked some up today and thought I'd pass this along. 12 Volt Magnetic Towing Light Kit Using them to pickup my M101A2 tomorrow.
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