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I power washed it today.
Looks a lot better but forgot to take pictures.
Will do that tomorrow.
Great thing is with the tongue modification that was done, it sits level when hooked up to my M1008A1.
Safety chains reach is perfect.
She’s gonna take a bit of prep before paint.
Recovered the water buffalo yesterday.
The chassis plate shows it started life as an M149, then later updated to the A1 version. Still researching the differences.
At some point, the A2 stainless steel tank was installed and that tag says 1987.
Unknown if it’s a manufactured date or installed...
Won a 1987 M149A2 at auction.
400 gallon stainless steel tank.
Big plus is it's less than 40 miles from me.
I pick it up next week.
Lots to do and first thing is a good power washing.
Basic maintenance and new tires.
Then 383 Green repaint for sure.
Looks like pintle section has been...
Welcome to Steel Soldiers.
The Technical Manual for the trailer will have the part number(s).
Available free for download in the TM section.
Post your parts needed request in the Parts Wanted forum.
They will tow it fine but it looks weird together.
Years ago things were a lot cheaper and plenty of trailers.
That is no longer the case on both counts
Stick with the M101A2.
It was designed for the CUCV and matches it perfectly.
The M1101/2 looks weird behind a CUCV since it was designed for a completely different vehicle.
Two different generations that don’t look good together.
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