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Yes I was still on base just out side the GL lot. They don't like unsupervised people roaming the yard. If Chris has time he will let you look, just depends on his schedule.
Chris is usually pretty busy. No air and he will probably make you move it out side the GL yard to work on it. Had to change my lights on my trailer out side the GL yard, as far as my m1009 I trailered it home. Hope this helps.
I have pulled my m101a2 w/ cover from Phoenix to Colorado springs and back at about 75-80 mph, no problems at all. I think it was about a 1800 mile round trip. I was towing it with my 2007 Chevy HD.
I just wired my civi plug into the junction box on on the tongue, to have both and installed LEDs. So I can pull with my truck or m1009 with no adapter . Works good no problems yet.
Very Nice trailer! Mine had a bunch of fuel hose for the fuel pumps that go with the pod. I got to keep that stuff. I would had to of fought on that one. The b-260t means B company trailer 260. There usually more numbers like mine. Mine was 75th div. 2nd battalion 382 Logistic support company...
My 84 m1009 does not have a rear bus bar either, but has radio rack, antenna mount, and power cables to the radio. I'm guessing not all radios used them? My came from the 5th Armored Brigade, Ft. Carson. CO.
Nice M1009!
Chris helped me out and put my 1009 on my car hauler with forklift too! He was a great help. I have to go to Nellis Tuesday to pick up my m101a2 cant wait.;-)
My grand father flew HH-43 Huskies at Bien Hoa air base 64 to 65 and was wounded in a motar attack in November 64. But since he died in 1972 I have never had the chance to meet another Veitnam pilot ; untill I had the pleasure to attend an aviation maintenance course last semester with a pilot...