Just bought my first Deuce!!

[Another Ahab]

A friend of mine that lives only blocks away ran with me to Iola last year. I was pushing him to get a wrecker in case I were to get stuck. Instead, while at Iola, he fell in love with the m715.

 

[nchittendon]

Went and picked this baby up today. (the m105)

It's in great shape. Forked over $550 for it. Drove 3 hours to pick it up. Sure, there is a guy by me that sells them. He wants $1200!!

First it's going to be a storage trailer/moving trailer for us when we move into our new house. After that, she will live out her days as a camping support trailer.

 

[Another Ahab]

Went and picked this baby up today. (the m105)

It's in great shape. Forked over $550 for it. Drove 3 hours to pick it up. Sure, there is a guy by me that sells them. He wants $1200!!

First it's going to be a storage trailer/moving trailer for us when we move into our new house. After that, she will live out her days as a camping support trailer.

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Great find; and especially for that price.

Is the rubber good?

 

[nchittendon]

like brand new.

 

[RodUSMC1962]

Good find, you will be happy with that unit!

 

[nchittendon]

I notice a lot of outside light coming through. Not the canvas, but the box. It looks like they just tack welded the wheel wells in, because I can see light almost all around both. Then of course, the famous square holes that no one knows for sure their purpose. Then, the normal drain holes in the floor. I want this baby sealed up. Like most, I plan to make it into a camping trailer/camping support trailer. Until that day comes, it's going to be a storage unit for all of our stuff as we clear out our current house in order to sell.

 

[Another Ahab]

Until that day comes, it's going to be a storage unit for all of our stuff as we clear out our current house in order to sell.

That's a good plan.

And best of luck selling the house!

 

[nchittendon]

I'm considering a couple of options for mounting my air drier....I'm thinking where the pioneer rack was mounted, but others advise putting it between the frame rails.

 

[nchittendon]

So I removed the pioneer tool rack since I'll probably never use it for more than a step. I'm thinking I like the idea of mounting it to that mud guard. I would add another guard to the front of it, but otherwise it would be protected on 5 of the 6 sides. It would be close to the air tanks. And that guard is braced good, so I don't see any movement or issues with it being solid there. The other, less desirable option would be to mount it up under between the frame rails.

 

[Rodc281]

Enjoyed reading this thread. Thanks for sharing.

 

[nchittendon]

Thanks!

 

[nchittendon]

Came out this morning to find that someone had stolen my HMV plates. What the **** is wrong with people?

 

[Another Ahab]

Came out this morning to find that someone had stolen my HMV plates. What the **** is wrong with people?

Low life; that's a bummer. Sorry that happened to you.

 

[nchittendon]

Did a car show today in a smaller town near my city. It was a nice day to just sit and share stories with the locals.

 

[nchittendon]

Took the dog for her first ride. She loved it!
Took momma and the little one to the drive in for some chow. Momma hates the truck, so this was a huge milestone!

 

[Another Ahab]

Took the dog for her first ride. She loved it!
Took momma and the little one to the drive in for some chow. Momma hates the truck, so this was a huge milestone!

Maybe not all hate is bad.

At our house there are multiple pillows EVERYWHERE: on the beds, on the couches, on the chairs. It's Momma''s thing here, and I hate it. It's not the pillows so much as the quantities. What's with that!?

But I think this kind of hate (things only; not people), is perhaps good and sustaining for the Utimate Cosmic Order:

- "Om"

 

[nchittendon]

Just got back from Iola MV show. What a great time! Last year we just popped over for some recon and made some purchases on Friday, then left.

This year we were going to bring the truck, but it just wasn't ready. But, we still went Thursday evening, and stayed through the parade today.

The folks were all really great. I would just wander into campsites and strike up conversation with folks and they would start talking like we've known each other for years. Even had one gent let me throw some items to sell in his swap meet space and they sold. THANK YOU!

Picked up some goodies again this year too.
Bought an aluminum boarding ladder w/railing and ropes. Just needs tan paint.
Bought a radio receiver from a nice gent. Don't know if it works, but I just want the shell and knobs. I plan to stuff it with civilian components but keep the old school military look.
Picked up a few ammo cans (just plan on doing it every year).
Got the boy a piss pot. He hasn't taken it off since we've left.
got my rifle mount for in the cab. This is a good thing because that means in the near future, the interior will start to get a remodel. Green now, soon to be tan like the exterior.

I was happy to NOT see many (only one) tan trucks there this weekend. Mine will be making the trip for the 25th anniversary show next year. Pics to come of my treasures.

 

[Viper8]

Nice looking deuce!!

 

[nchittendon]

Thank you.

 

[nchittendon]

Today my 8yo and I started building our bunks in the M105. Also, the trailer was camo, but now is going to be tan. We are about half done. Removed the data plates and reflectors to clean everything up.