M100 M 100 Rear Panel 1952 Trailer Reproduction

[dispatcher1011]

All,

I have been looking for a rear panel for a 1952 M 100. I am told that MB Juan has a reproduction; is this correct in any way, shape, or form?

I attempted to look to OMIX ADA for a panel. I cannot seem to find this panel on their site; just the whole tub. That's about 950 US from what I can find. Entirely too much for me, both in metal and in price.

Jeep panels plus does not seem to exist any more. I also cannot find Greene Metal Works, or Greene Panel Works either. Apparently both of these places used to sell / manufacture what I am after.

In doing extensive research on the net, I can only find a Canadian site that offers this item. It is reasonable, but shipping will be insane.

What do you guys think? Where can I get these items?

 

[m38inmaine]

Check with Midwest military, they should be able to provide you with one.

 

[harleyhouse]

http://www.willysacres.com/trailers.html

It looks like a simple item to make out of flat sheet. You can find the tie down hooks on ebay and
have a fab shop ball roll the two stiffeners in. With all the hot rodders and truck pullers near Warren pa.
You should be able to find someone.

 

[dispatcher1011]

I tried Midwest Military. Mr. Bizal does not stock them as he wasn't impressed with the quality.

Does anyone have experience with the MB Juan part? I have heard that I can probably get one from DL Bensinger, but I'm hesitant after the less-than-glowing review.

I can appreciate the custom built route; that was going to be towards the end of my search.

Further ideas?

 

[NDT]

The MD Juan panels will work fine. All the vendors with the complete tubs are MD Juan, and these panels make them up. A good bit of fitting and welding is involved, so minor discrepancies in dimensions will not be the end of the world.