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M101 gates and bows
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mr.travo
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Want to bump this thread a little bit too. Does anyone know where I can get a set of "new style" bows? My old wooden ones are in need of replacement (they are a little over 40 years old). I would rather have a set of fiberglass ones to help support the tarp and use the "woodies" for shows only.
Travo
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Cigarjoe
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I have a new never used set I will sell you. They are not fiberglass though, they are the ones made for M01's and M105's and are adjustable to fit each type with metal bars that go between each corner piece. I have know idea have much they are worth. PM me and we'll talk.
NMC_EXP
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Nick & mr. travo:
Please see attached photos. These parts came from an M101 or M101A1 3/4 ton trailer.
The 1st photo is of a full set of racks & bows assembled on the ground.
The 2nd is of a partial set of stakes.
I do not know the official nomenclature but seems to me the "stakes" are the square channels to which the wooden rails are attached. Then the free ends of the stakes are inserted into the pockets in the trailer. The bows are inserted into the top of the stakes.
A complete set of stakes consists of 8 long stakes and 2 short stakes for over the wheel wells. For bow storage with the cover off there are 8 short bow storage stake pockets. These are attached to the top wood rail just behind the front bow which stays in its normal pocket.
Is any of this the hardware you are looking for?
I was thinking about using this stuff to make a cover for a civilian pickup. That is looking unlikely at this point so I ought to sell this stuff. I do have a full set, the other 4 long stakes are at another location. Used them for racks on my F150.
Regards
Jim
Please see attached photos. These parts came from an M101 or M101A1 3/4 ton trailer.
The 1st photo is of a full set of racks & bows assembled on the ground.
The 2nd is of a partial set of stakes.
I do not know the official nomenclature but seems to me the "stakes" are the square channels to which the wooden rails are attached. Then the free ends of the stakes are inserted into the pockets in the trailer. The bows are inserted into the top of the stakes.
A complete set of stakes consists of 8 long stakes and 2 short stakes for over the wheel wells. For bow storage with the cover off there are 8 short bow storage stake pockets. These are attached to the top wood rail just behind the front bow which stays in its normal pocket.
Is any of this the hardware you are looking for?
I was thinking about using this stuff to make a cover for a civilian pickup. That is looking unlikely at this point so I ought to sell this stuff. I do have a full set, the other 4 long stakes are at another location. Used them for racks on my F150.
Regards
Jim
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Nick
Member
WOW, Jim. Finally, I knew someone out there hadda have what I was lookin for!!!!
the short storage pockets are what Im lookin for. But Id like to add one more set for a total of 10, cuz I made my bow legs a little longer for more room in the trailer, so it wont fit in my garage. If your willing to part out the gates and short pockets, lets strike a deal??
There werent any pictures attached so maybe try again, but I know its what Im lookin for from your description
Thanks
Nick
the short storage pockets are what Im lookin for. But Id like to add one more set for a total of 10, cuz I made my bow legs a little longer for more room in the trailer, so it wont fit in my garage. If your willing to part out the gates and short pockets, lets strike a deal??
There werent any pictures attached so maybe try again, but I know its what Im lookin for from your description
Thanks
Nick
NMC_EXP
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NMC_EXP
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Hi Nick
Should've pointed out that I sold the full set of racks/bows last fall to another member here. That photo was for clarification.
I am ready to sell the loose stakes and pockets but I'd rather do it thru ebay. I have no idea what a fair market value is plus I'm kinda uncomfortable with not giving other folks a shot at it (no offense).
I'll get the other four stakes rounded up, put 'em on ebay on give you a heads up.
You could fabricate another pair of short storage pockets from flat stock and angle iron rather than sacrificing a pair of long stakes. A cut off set of long stakes will not look original anyway.
They ain't making this stuff anymore.
Regards
Jim
Should've pointed out that I sold the full set of racks/bows last fall to another member here. That photo was for clarification.
I am ready to sell the loose stakes and pockets but I'd rather do it thru ebay. I have no idea what a fair market value is plus I'm kinda uncomfortable with not giving other folks a shot at it (no offense).
I'll get the other four stakes rounded up, put 'em on ebay on give you a heads up.
You could fabricate another pair of short storage pockets from flat stock and angle iron rather than sacrificing a pair of long stakes. A cut off set of long stakes will not look original anyway.
They ain't making this stuff anymore.
Regards
Jim