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Ghill55, that looks like an incredible undertaking... I can not wait to see the finished product! Great work so far.
Roger
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Sounds like you've been a busy boy on this project !Thanks for the words of encouragement. The rain finally let off today so I framed all the out side walls. Had to run the BEAST up to Home Depot for more framing supplies and the roof joists ( The big black beast draws a lot of strange looks). Tomorrow I'll frame the interior 2 walls and the 4 angled roof trusses and raise and bolt down the whole shebang (if the weather holds) I'll also sheet the exterior and first roof layer.
If I can still lift my arms to the keyboard I'll post new pics.
PS - I'll try to figure out the post a thread and the link thing, if any one thinks it's worth it
After studying your posted pics and comparing them to my trailer, I believe you have a "plain" M101. The wheels are the same as the Dodge's from that era. I am restoring a 1948 Dodge Power Wagon, the 101 I have is a 1952....Same brakes, same wheels, same hubs, etc. The data plate on mine says M101....I feel lucky to have it, it seems like everyone has an M101 A1, A2 etc..I am a little confused after reading many posts. Is this trailer really an M101A1? Is there such a trailer as just a plain M101?
Nick,
I don't see any evidence on our trailer of the brake handle brackets like I see in your pics.
Old Fart,
I don't see any evidence of a rear landing gear bracket on the rear frame cross member like I see in Nick's pics
I will take a close look the next chance I get to see if I can see if these brackets have been ground off although I don't see why anyone would have taken the time to do that since they did not take the time to fully remove the brake cables.
The lights just look like those from a trailer kit from an auto parts store. Someone even added the side marker lights.
My son does not really plan to do a complete accurate restoration on this unit since it is so rough. The goal is just to get it into safe operating condition and make it look presentable.
I am just being curious as to what model it is. I don't see any tags anywhere so getting an ID was not obvious.
I would encourage the use of the 105's rear stabilizer with that load.Here is my M105 with camper, I'm just pulling it out to the back 80 with a dozer. So know one get there panties in a wad about clearances, brakes or lights.
Nah, the steps will hold it up just fine.I would encourage the use of the 105's rear stabilizer with that load.
I would encourage the use of the 105's rear stabilizer with that load.
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