How did I do? M104

[Injunfarian]

So I purchased a 1972 M104 today, it came with ontario ownership that states its a m104 instead of other trailers I found that say homebuilt...

It is in decent shape with some rust but not alot... The wheels have alot of depth but are weather cracked... Has everything I believe(Front landing gear, front and rear tail gates and rails, bows, etc...) It did come with a tarp but I believe it is not the right one for this trailer... Also came with a home made bench seat that spans the trailer(front to rear).

I ended up paying $600 for it.

Pics are from the seller, I will get more pictures tommorrow including close ups as well as without the tarp.

 

[Bighurt]

Looks like a M105 with a Genset cover to me?

 

[Injunfarian]

It is a 104(ownership) plus the front landing gear is under the frame when up and has front tailgate... the hand brakes are in the rear of the trailer behind the tires.

 

[Bighurt]

Well I can't see the front tailgate and landing gear in the pictures and didn't notice the rear hand brakes.

 

[Injunfarian]

No prob, totally understand with the cover this thing has on... I thought it was a M105 as well until I got the pleasent surprise when I seen it in person today. The seller didn't know what he had and I am glad he didn't nor did he post any pictures of it... I had to request them. He listed it as a 5ton military trailer.

So you think the cover is from a Genset?

Looks like I will be shopping for a new cover for it.

 

[Bighurt]

Yeah generator trailers have have all bows no sides so they have taller covers.

Hows the condition? I've been considering a gen cover for a future project with one of my 105's...LOL

 

[Injunfarian]

Yeah generator trailers have have all bows no sides so they have taller covers.

Hows the condition? I've been considering a gen cover for a future project with one of my 105's...LOL

Ahh thanks for the info. To be honest I didnt really look at the condition of the cover since I knew it wasn't the right one so wasn't a priority. I will check it out tommorrow and take some pictures...

 

[Recovry4x4]

Might be a cover off of an M1011 or something. The 103A3 genset covers have a notched area for the wheelwell on the genset beds. 104s are cool. Rare here in the states as they haven't been made since the 50s.

 

[gunboy1656]

I say you did good at that price. I have seen a couple M104's for sale most are in a lot worse shape for a LOT more money.

This one is 1500 bucks...... 1951 M-104  1 1/2 Ton Trailer

 

[Injunfarian]

Here are the pictures, not much rust on her... I am going to wait until I remount the trap to take pictures of it.

Here is the number that is on the tarp:
2540 21 891 4533

 

[Ridgerunner]

Nice trailer, welcome to the "M104 club"

Not many us in here.

 

[Injunfarian]

Thanks, yeah I was pretty excited to see the front gate when I uncovered it.

It's a shame I am going to be modifying it... however it will be bolt on type stuff and wont do much that will be irreversable.

 

[Banzai_ii]

M104

Hollo,
I am new here and a new owner of a m104 trailer. I poll it behind a f150 for the moment. The brake line has been cut so I was wondering if it is air brakes or hydraulic? And is it possible to set up to have the brakes work with a civ pick-up?
Thanks