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We plan to do the same sun shade idea on our m129a2c, rayzer. Trailer is really looking good.
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I picked up a very nice and very original m416 today, and got to use my light adapter.
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Well done.
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Looks like a mod I will have to do to mine for sure. Just have to figure out a way to reattach my rear support leg! Thanks!!!
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Just move it off center by a few inches
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I just bought a similar M105A1 trailer. Any suggestions on a method for lifting the top without 4-5 able-bodied men?
Also, Is there a tailgate ladder designed for this unit?
Finally, I'm intrigued by the 1" square cutouts above the fenders which are 21.5" apart. Are there attachments which mount into those holes?
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That top appears to be a custom rig maybe unit made in the field. The other m105 that have metal tops are taller and can be moved up and down in the corners. Your rig is pretty unique.
The holes are for the fence sides that slide into those slots and the bows for the canvas top slides into pockets in the fence sides. Look at any m105 or m105a2 pictures here on ss or the web to get an idea. The tm manual for the m105 series can also be downloaded here but it will not address the top you have.
There is no ladder on the tailgate like on the much later m105a3 series. I am not sure if there is an "official" ladder but I have seen some for other trailers/trucks used since the height is the same as the m105 is a tall trailer. I think the m109 and some of the van trailer ladders would work but tend to be pricey and pricey to ship.
Good looking find!
That top appears to be a custom rig maybe unit made in the field. The other m105 that have metal tops are taller and can be moved up and down in the corners. Your rig is pretty unique.
The holes are for the fence sides that slide into those slots and the bows for the canvas top slides into pockets in the fence sides. Look at any m105 or m105a2 pictures here on ss or the web to get an idea. The tm manual for the m105 series can also be downloaded here but it will not address the top you have.
There is no ladder on the tailgate like on the much later m105a3 series. I am not sure if there is an "official" ladder but I have seen some for other trailers/trucks used since the height is the same as the m105 is a tall trailer. I think the m109 and some of the van trailer ladders would work but tend to be pricey and pricey to ship.
Good looking find!
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1967 stevens m416 trailer
does anybody know where i can get my steven data plate restored or buy a replacement? need help please. Thanks Gabe
does anybody know where i can get my steven data plate restored or buy a replacement? need help please. Thanks Gabe
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Thanks Juanprado! I don't think this is a custom trailer because there were many others in Barstow at the govliquidation.com lot. Here are some more pictures...
I've got one of those. The method of lifting is w/ a jack in the center (I'll dig up some photos). Because there are no guides in the corners, or anywhere, when it gets lifted it kinda tips (like you would expect lifting something at only one point in the middle).
I'm going to change mine to a four point lift. Prob w/ air. Here's a link to mine M105 Hardtop
The ladders are shorter than the ones on the 109 and such, something like 3'.
Those cut-outs are on all 105's, . . . we don't know why
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Thanks LowTech! I ordered some long ram jacks on Amazon.com and now, thanks to you, I have a great plan to fabricate roof-ridge mounts.
I noticed the photo with the pin shows OD green instead of desert camo. Did you repaint your trailer? If so, please pot new pics interior/exterior.
I noticed the photo with the pin shows OD green instead of desert camo. Did you repaint your trailer? If so, please pot new pics interior/exterior.
Did paint it. That's all in the build thread that I linked to.
Haven't done anything new since then. Still putting most of my work in the She Beast, though I did get a few things for the Draggin' and will need to work on them before departing again this winter.
Haven't done anything new since then. Still putting most of my work in the She Beast, though I did get a few things for the Draggin' and will need to work on them before departing again this winter.
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Has anyone tried using polymer glides to keep hard top from binding?i use them for table saw glides and think they might work to keep corners from binding.
That's an interesting thought. I was just going to use wood strips, . . . but now you've got me thinking of alt's
On mine the corners have a line of rivets that make doing both sides of the corner almost impossible.
You should prob start a new thread about your trailer, then we could go on about it for hours, days, weeks, . . . even years (unless you work faster than I do
On mine the corners have a line of rivets that make doing both sides of the corner almost impossible.
You should prob start a new thread about your trailer, then we could go on about it for hours, days, weeks, . . . even years (unless you work faster than I do
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Ha-ha. Nope. Slow and steady on the weekends.That's an interesting thought. I was just going to use wood strips, . . . but now you've got me thinking of alt's
On mine the corners have a line of rivets that make doing both sides of the corner almost impossible.
You should prob start a new thread about your trailer, then we could go on about it for hours, days, weeks, . . . even years (unless you work faster than I do
I buy these glides on Rockler http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=1580&site=ROCKLER and cut them to size for woodworking jigs. If cut thin enough, they could prevent the rivets from scratching the walls so badly. Beats grease, right?
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Navy m416
Sold the m416 I posted above, then bought another.
This one has lifting brackets and extended light brackets. Its rough, but the price was right.
Sold the m416 I posted above, then bought another.
This one has lifting brackets and extended light brackets. Its rough, but the price was right.
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Whats that like trailer #7 for you???
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Yep 7 in the last year.
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Here in my former M1102 that I sold. The guy painted it, and looks great
SORRY,can not figure out how to attach pic from iPad. And unable to find the delete post button.
SORRY,can not figure out how to attach pic from iPad. And unable to find the delete post button.
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