DIY M101/M105 bow design

[cloud9actual]

While I was searching for some factory trailer bows for my M101 A3 I decided to see what I could come up with for a DIY option. I found some bows locally so I don't have a huge need for this design anymore but I figured I'd see if anyone else would be interested in a kit like this. I decided to use some cedar 2x2s as my main structure and galvanized steel laser cut for the corners. I figure this design can be modified to fit other vehicles with hard to find bows.

Would love to get some feedback!

 

[tobyS]

Perhaps you could get a small arch built in. The flat tends to pond bad. A rib down the middle might help. It can't be too high but about anything would help.

 

[cloud9actual]

Perhaps you could get a small arch built in. The flat tends to pond bad. A rib down the middle might help. It can't be too high but about anything would help.

Smart! I did experience that with my old A2. Maybe like 10 degrees would do it.