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A while back, I picked up a M197A1 Converter Dolly. This thread will document my refurbish job on it. Its in serviceable condition except for the tires, which had large cracks in the tread surface.
My plan is to do about what I did to my M332 Ammo Trailer (http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?96196-M332-Refurbish) and clean it up, replace broken/damaged/worn items, and give it a new coat of paint. I'll inspect the brakes and repair/replace as necessary.
![dolly01.jpg dolly01.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/335/335083-16ce930fd4f582cb9adb505912030ab8.jpg)
While I wouldn't call it rusty, it does need some attention before paint. Hopefully, most of it should be pretty straightforward and easy.
![dolly02.jpg dolly02.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/335/335082-f6adb8396c2b540c3f77f06111ad9207.jpg)
I have 4 nice tires to put on it when I'm done.
![dolly03.jpg dolly03.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/335/335081-64517b6f2366723344eb7dc311a4c3aa.jpg)
Rear reflectors. I like how they are protected.
![dolly04.jpg dolly04.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/335/335080-e8df1728226a96f6e8e83d76d26380cd.jpg)
Cut off and painted over data plates. I don't imagine I can easily find a new M197A1 data plate.
![dolly07.jpg dolly07.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/335/335077-f1a8efde3d65612a9d804428b94220fa.jpg)
Broken off landing gear handle and bent retainer.
![dolly05.jpg dolly05.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/335/335079-8a7434869ccea0d17a9e67b4fbe8fddb.jpg)
The U-bolts that secure the chains to the trailer are bent like something heavy was dropped on them.
![dolly06.jpg dolly06.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/335/335078-c6286973bd3d400c4e6db6c0dc31d328.jpg)
I like how the air lines are
![dolly08.jpg dolly08.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/335/335076-e9d0bbc91b9536f8706ccba82a77acde.jpg)
I think this is the same "ordnance" axle that is on most of the trailers.
![dolly10.jpg dolly10.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/335/335074-9758061f1bd1b3732fd4a802870515ae.jpg)
This dolly uses the same air/hydraulic setup like a M105A2.
![dolly09.jpg dolly09.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/335/335075-9df6b61c1e2002a075e964e73a381412.jpg)
Brake components seem to be in good condition.
My plan is to do about what I did to my M332 Ammo Trailer (http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?96196-M332-Refurbish) and clean it up, replace broken/damaged/worn items, and give it a new coat of paint. I'll inspect the brakes and repair/replace as necessary.
![dolly01.jpg dolly01.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/335/335083-16ce930fd4f582cb9adb505912030ab8.jpg)
While I wouldn't call it rusty, it does need some attention before paint. Hopefully, most of it should be pretty straightforward and easy.
![dolly02.jpg dolly02.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/335/335082-f6adb8396c2b540c3f77f06111ad9207.jpg)
I have 4 nice tires to put on it when I'm done.
![dolly03.jpg dolly03.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/335/335081-64517b6f2366723344eb7dc311a4c3aa.jpg)
Rear reflectors. I like how they are protected.
![dolly04.jpg dolly04.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/335/335080-e8df1728226a96f6e8e83d76d26380cd.jpg)
Cut off and painted over data plates. I don't imagine I can easily find a new M197A1 data plate.
![dolly07.jpg dolly07.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/335/335077-f1a8efde3d65612a9d804428b94220fa.jpg)
Broken off landing gear handle and bent retainer.
![dolly05.jpg dolly05.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/335/335079-8a7434869ccea0d17a9e67b4fbe8fddb.jpg)
The U-bolts that secure the chains to the trailer are bent like something heavy was dropped on them.
![dolly06.jpg dolly06.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/335/335078-c6286973bd3d400c4e6db6c0dc31d328.jpg)
I like how the air lines are
![dolly08.jpg dolly08.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/335/335076-e9d0bbc91b9536f8706ccba82a77acde.jpg)
I think this is the same "ordnance" axle that is on most of the trailers.
![dolly10.jpg dolly10.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/335/335074-9758061f1bd1b3732fd4a802870515ae.jpg)
This dolly uses the same air/hydraulic setup like a M105A2.
![dolly09.jpg dolly09.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/335/335075-9df6b61c1e2002a075e964e73a381412.jpg)
Brake components seem to be in good condition.