Gen Set Trailer

[Pinz25086]

I am about to buy a old flat bed trailer to tow behind my Pinz. It used to have 2 miliatry gen sets on it. I think that it is a M-116A1 ( no surge brakes) but I am not sure. I have seen a trailer like this that had a complete tarp covering 4 bows. Any idea where I can get the bows and tarp? Does not need to be NOS, used will be great. I believe that this trailer is 3/4 ton, is this correct?

Thanks
Wayne

 

[Recovry4x4]

Wayne, don't know about bows but if you find them you might be able to find a cover at Vermont Commercial Salvage. I've bought one from them before. You will have to backtrack a little to contact George there. His user name on Ebay is VTCSM37. Try contacting him through Ebay.

 

[mangus580]

I have a set of bows (I think), but FL is a long way from NY....

 

[Pinz25086]

Thanks for the info Kenny and Mike. I will try and get in touch with George. I am looking at the wheels and the are held on by 6 lug nuts. The picture is not clear enough to see what size the tires are and the owner has not replied to my question. I am trying to verify that this is a 3/4 ton trailer. If it is indeed a 3/4 ton will the frame be the same as a M-101? I can find a great deal on M-101 replacement bodys and was wondering about changing it over to the box style if I can not locate the bows and cover for the flat bed.

Wayne

 

[papercu]

bows

You could just build some removable sides for the M116 and have the best of both worlds. Wayne

 

[papercu]

bow

If your deal doesn't work out, I'm 90 miles above Jacksonville and have M116 and M101 trailers for sale or trade. No tops though. Wayne

 

[mangus580]

RE: bow

I do also have a complete 116A1 for sale too, bows, cover, and all. Do you have any pictures of the trailer? If you post one, we could easily identify it.

 

[Pinz25086]

RE: bow

Well I have made up my mind that this is NOT a 3/4 ton. After checking out the wheels they should be 5 lug (early) or 8 lug (late) but not 6 lug. The front landing gear is very similar to a M105 my buddy has and it also has the 6 lug 20 inch wheels. Too bad as it was quite the deal at $250. I am looking for a good M101 in the southeast. I would like one complete with bows and a top but I would buy one without as the tops are on e-bay from time to time. Anyone have one for sale?

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Wayne

 

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