Can already hear that sucking noise coming from my wallet :scared: ! ?
I don't think I'll get too expeditionary on this trailer.
But I do intend to use it off road and hauling on longer trips.
so... I'm going to be cleaning this M100 up some and thought I'd start a thread and share how that goes.
I got a bit of wire brushing and sanding, little weld work too, to get the tub sealed back up. Make or buy some sort of cover.
Not to mention secure the tub properly. :doh:
So to start off right, here's a good look at 'er now.
link to load's of detail pics below,
but first... some larger previews.
wutz 'dat wire fo ?
temporary pintle hitch...
:yeah I know that's not how the safety chains go.
But damn if it don't make for less slack bang on the pintle for street chit:
folding leg/stand...
( thing works great ! )
junk wire holding the tub on !?
all four corners :doh:
lights are cool tho'
looks fairly clean underneath.
and first thought the trailer's frame was in fair-good condition.
but was wrong 'bout 'dat
Edit* found cracks in the frame rails that required repair.
the issue is addressed later in this thread. (twice)
still sporting Data tags.
Interior tub condition...
and thar she sits lookin' at me. :whip:
This trailer came with a tech manual and parts list.
Not to mention, the original invoice and bill of sale from govt. surp.
I'm feeling purdy good about finding this gem... in the rough.
all the detail ! ~the good, the bad and the ugly~ Here
-----------------------------------
washed out the tub. and no real surprises
:tho' that's a lot of holes:
============================
~edited~
I have determined that my DOD and SN# are...
DOD 1 - 53, SN# 218
this posting of another '53 M100 at G503 website,
seems to substantiate the serial # 1 stamping irregularity.
http://www.g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=184311
and another
I don't think I'll get too expeditionary on this trailer.
But I do intend to use it off road and hauling on longer trips.
so... I'm going to be cleaning this M100 up some and thought I'd start a thread and share how that goes.
I got a bit of wire brushing and sanding, little weld work too, to get the tub sealed back up. Make or buy some sort of cover.
Not to mention secure the tub properly. :doh:
So to start off right, here's a good look at 'er now.
link to load's of detail pics below,
but first... some larger previews.
wutz 'dat wire fo ?
temporary pintle hitch...
:yeah I know that's not how the safety chains go.
But damn if it don't make for less slack bang on the pintle for street chit:
folding leg/stand...
( thing works great ! )
junk wire holding the tub on !?
all four corners :doh:
lights are cool tho'
looks fairly clean underneath.
and first thought the trailer's frame was in fair-good condition.
but was wrong 'bout 'dat
Edit* found cracks in the frame rails that required repair.
the issue is addressed later in this thread. (twice)
still sporting Data tags.
Interior tub condition...
and thar she sits lookin' at me. :whip:
This trailer came with a tech manual and parts list.
Not to mention, the original invoice and bill of sale from govt. surp.
I'm feeling purdy good about finding this gem... in the rough.
all the detail ! ~the good, the bad and the ugly~ Here
-----------------------------------
washed out the tub. and no real surprises
:tho' that's a lot of holes:
============================
~edited~
I have determined that my DOD and SN# are...
DOD 1 - 53, SN# 218
this posting of another '53 M100 at G503 website,
seems to substantiate the serial # 1 stamping irregularity.
http://www.g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=184311
and another