M101 Project Done For now

inthewall · 03-16-07, 04:40 PM

Well after two months of working on it. Stripped down, sanded, and painted its finally useable. Paint is not to spec. It matches the country around here. I'll be doing some mods in the future. Thanks for all the info on this site.

80krazE · 03-16-07, 07:15 PM

I think it looks great!!!!

Even though not to spec, I think you did a good job with the desert camo pattern.
Your 101 is nice and ready to roll. Good job!!

Did you attach the shovel mount to the fender or body, and how? Also, did you paint the leaf springs as well?

REZARF · 03-16-07, 09:51 PM

Cool looking trailer man, I dig the camo!

Rezarf <><

Wolf · 03-17-07, 08:40 AM

Waw! that's a beauty!

inthewall · 03-17-07, 11:34 AM

I stripped the leaf springs with a wire wheel. The shovel is held with Quickfists to the fender.

NorCalDoug · 03-18-07, 04:28 PM

nice!

oldIron · 03-18-07, 07:00 PM

Sweet!!!:d

cbmontgo · 03-18-07, 08:13 PM

That looks excellent.

Moe R · 03-19-07, 05:43 PM

That looks like the M series trailers we slapped to heeps with a pintle in the USMC many yrs ago. Your rig looks great!! I love trailers!!

Scubajeep · 03-22-07, 12:19 PM

Looks great....

Where did you get your mil lights.

Thanks
Todd H

73fj · 03-22-07, 10:28 PM

I like it.

inthewall · 06-27-07, 05:00 PM

Well I couldnt leave it the way it was. I built a lid, had the local welding shop bend the metal, welded a rack onto it and some front protection. Only thing left I really want is a spare tire holder. Im hoping the tongue is long enough after adding front tubing

Pics are coming up next

inthewall · 06-27-07, 05:17 PM

Well here it is. Its ready for 4 days In the Jarbidge mountains.

GzrGlide · 06-27-07, 06:36 PM

Is that a bottle opener bolted to tthe front left corner of the trailer? Or a tie down ring/loop?

Looks like a bottle opener! Cool!

Mike

inthewall · 06-28-07, 08:41 AM

Bottle opener and the long pvc tubing is a fishing rod holder

cbmontgo · 06-28-07, 09:11 AM

You have done an awesome job on that thing!

sseaman · 06-28-07, 10:47 AM

looks nice, maybe to much air in tires or not enough weight on the trailer

rusty_tlc · 06-28-07, 12:02 PM

Man I'm jealous, both of the trailer and the Jarbidge trip. Maybe you could write up a trip report with a few pictures and post it up? I know myself and the rest of the guys in BBCNN would be interested.

inthewall · 06-28-07, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sseaman

looks nice, maybe to much air in tires or not enough weight on the trailer

Trailer is empty, fuel empty, I havent pulled it after new hub, tire swap. Ill probably check it out full this weekend

inthewall · 06-28-07, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rusty_tlc

Man I'm jealous, both of the trailer and the Jarbidge trip. Maybe you could write up a trip report with a few pictures and post it up? I know myself and the rest of the guys in BBCNN would be interested.

Will do. Im probably going to film some elk herds in the area. Also plan on doing some fishing. Its going to be one of those trips where I end up where I end up

Again thanks to everyone on this site for ideas and advice!

kent l · 06-30-07, 10:25 PM

I like your trailer great paint job! where did you get the locking NATO gas can holders. I have two NATO cans ready to go and would like to do the same.
Thanks,
Kent L

sirenmoses · 07-01-07, 04:54 PM

wow, beautimas! enjoy your trip!!!

inthewall · 07-06-07, 09:32 AM

Well the trailer towed flawless. I need to put a better seal on the lid to prevent dust. And attach a spare tire mount underneath.

It was towed 200 miles on dirt roads without a problem.

alia176 · 07-20-07, 08:02 AM

Might I suggest throwing a Plexiglass protection layer over the rear window of the tow vehicle to guard against rocks? I've heard couple of folks having cracked rear window from towing the military trailers while off road. The theory is that the rocks getting kicked out by tow vehicle's rear tires bounce of the front surface of the trailer and break the window.

I'm digging your shop. PM me with details please!

Thanks.

inthewall · 07-20-07, 06:54 PM

Mine doesnt throw rocks forward. I didnt go with a larger tire just for that reason. Also my tread isnt too agressive so that wont be a problem. My shop is 2 bays, 36x36, waste oil heated, beer fridge, pole barn style with full insulation.

alia176 · 07-20-07, 09:39 PM

Not throwing forward, I was referring to the tow vehicle throwing rock backwards! Only time will tell!

Nice size for the shop!

sockmonkey · 07-26-07, 12:49 PM

What latches are you using for the trailer lid?

inthewall · 07-26-07, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sockmonkey

What latches are you using for the trailer lid?

Just a rubber stretch type, tack welded

sockmonkey · 07-26-07, 09:19 PM

Ok, thanks.

blue bj · 07-30-07, 05:35 PM

Was looking for m101 trailer for myself, the place in B.C is sold out.
However, west ed equipment still have some left. . They have been used and have dings with some rust patches, not much remains with original lights. Hope this helps some-body looking?
-cheers

03-16-07, 04:40 PM	#1
inthewall IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Elko, Nevada Posts: 420	M101 Project Done For now Well after two months of working on it. Stripped down, sanded, and painted its finally useable. Paint is not to spec. It matches the country around here. I'll be doing some mods in the future. Thanks for all the info on this site. Attached Images __________________ 68 Fj40 M101 Trailer 05Tundra 07 Fj

03-16-07, 07:15 PM	#2
80krazE IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 289	I think it looks great!!!! Even though not to spec, I think you did a good job with the desert camo pattern. Your 101 is nice and ready to roll. Good job!! Did you attach the shovel mount to the fender or body, and how? Also, did you paint the leaf springs as well? __________________ 1997 FZJ80: OME 2.5" Heavy, Slee front + IPF 900XSD, Slee Light & Aux Harness, 255/85 BFG MT 2005 Porsche 911(997) Carrera Cabriolet I used to get high on life, 'til I realized it was laced with idiots.

03-16-07, 09:51 PM	#3
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,839	Cool looking trailer man, I dig the camo! Rezarf <>< __________________ Drew F. Rising Sun 4x4 Club 76 FJ40, 85 fj60 Engine and Ignition, 35" MTR's, Warn 8074, 4" of lift TPI, snorkeled, racked, Mini-truck P/S... and sometimes running. Friends don't let friends drive Thornbirds... My camping trailer build up thread.

03-17-07, 11:34 AM	#5
inthewall IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Elko, Nevada Posts: 420	I stripped the leaf springs with a wire wheel. The shovel is held with Quickfists to the fender. __________________ 68 Fj40 M101 Trailer 05Tundra 07 Fj

03-18-07, 04:28 PM	#6
NorCalDoug I Solve Problems... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: uhhhh...duh...Northern CA TLCA# yes, I have one Posts: 4,990	nice! __________________ a couple pairs of pink panties... Another convert to the Church of Latter Day Swank, a sub-cult of Shahrislam "...Opportunity doesn't knock, you have to kick the fuckin door in and drag the bitch out screamin." -- Ullr "I have more respect for people who change their views after acquiring new information than for those who cling to views they held thirty years ago. The world changes. Ideologues and zealots don't." - Michael Crichton Buy TEQ Bottle Openers

03-17-07, 08:40 AM	#4
Wolf IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Belgium Posts: 30	Waw! that's a beauty!

03-18-07, 07:00 PM	#7
oldIron IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampster Posts: 425	Sweet!!!:d __________________ "If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice" Current build thread http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/154578-my-sons-71-40-build-thread.html

03-18-07, 08:13 PM	#8
cbmontgo IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Castle Rock, Colorado TLCA# 14207 Posts: 1,595	That looks excellent. __________________ 1985 rust-free, Arizona-raised FJ60 with 33s, OME 2.5", ARB bull bar, Hella 4000s and Warn M8000. 1988 FJ62, all stock...but this will soon change 1992 restored Canadian M101 1/4 ton trailer with rooftop tent

03-19-07, 05:43 PM	#9
Moe R IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CT Posts: 321	That looks like the M series trailers we slapped to heeps with a pintle in the USMC many yrs ago. Your rig looks great!! I love trailers!!

03-22-07, 12:19 PM	#10
Scubajeep IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 26	Looks great.... Where did you get your mil lights. Thanks Todd H

03-22-07, 10:28 PM	#11
73fj Always wrenchin Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta TLCA# 7236 Posts: 572	I like it. __________________ I ain't gonna hit ya..........ahhh the hell I ain't! - John Wayne I have a RED cruiser fetish. Support our Troop's. Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker. http://forum.ih8mud.com/trailer-tech...ding-pics.html, http://forum.ih8mud.com/trailer-tech...b-trailer.html Sometimes I drink beer and surf mud.................at the same time! Then I can't remember what I posted

06-27-07, 05:00 PM	#12
inthewall IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Elko, Nevada Posts: 420	Well I couldnt leave it the way it was. I built a lid, had the local welding shop bend the metal, welded a rack onto it and some front protection. Only thing left I really want is a spare tire holder. Im hoping the tongue is long enough after adding front tubing Pics are coming up next __________________ 68 Fj40 M101 Trailer 05Tundra 07 Fj

06-27-07, 05:17 PM	#13
inthewall IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Elko, Nevada Posts: 420	Well here it is. Its ready for 4 days In the Jarbidge mountains. Attached Images __________________ 68 Fj40 M101 Trailer 05Tundra 07 Fj

06-27-07, 06:36 PM	#14
GzrGlide IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 25	Is that a bottle opener bolted to tthe front left corner of the trailer? Or a tie down ring/loop? Looks like a bottle opener! Cool! Mike

06-28-07, 08:41 AM	#15
inthewall IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Elko, Nevada Posts: 420	Bottle opener and the long pvc tubing is a fishing rod holder __________________ 68 Fj40 M101 Trailer 05Tundra 07 Fj

07-01-07, 04:54 PM	#22
sirenmoses IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: central nm Posts: 945	wow, beautimas! enjoy your trip!!! __________________ what shall I drive today: Oct 84 tan fj60, 260k mi -- dobermobile Sept 84 tan fj60, 202k -- spare (to be installed) 2.5" BDS suspension, SROR front bumper, Rowlands storage panels 85 Honda Accord, 110k -- commuter 91 Kawasaki Concours, 50k -- on the road again

06-28-07, 09:11 AM	#16
cbmontgo IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Castle Rock, Colorado TLCA# 14207 Posts: 1,595	You have done an awesome job on that thing! __________________ 1985 rust-free, Arizona-raised FJ60 with 33s, OME 2.5", ARB bull bar, Hella 4000s and Warn M8000. 1988 FJ62, all stock...but this will soon change 1992 restored Canadian M101 1/4 ton trailer with rooftop tent

06-28-07, 10:47 AM	#17
sseaman IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,355	looks nice, maybe to much air in tires or not enough weight on the trailer __________________ 91 FJ80 318k, spare tire mod, custom roof rack----SOLD 98 4runner 136k 98 Avalon 138k

06-30-07, 10:25 PM	#21
kent l IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Huntsville utah Posts: 10	Nice trailer I like your trailer great paint job! where did you get the locking NATO gas can holders. I have two NATO cans ready to go and would like to do the same. Thanks, Kent L

07-06-07, 09:32 AM	#23
inthewall IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Elko, Nevada Posts: 420	Well the trailer towed flawless. I need to put a better seal on the lid to prevent dust. And attach a spare tire mount underneath. It was towed 200 miles on dirt roads without a problem. Attached Images __________________ 68 Fj40 M101 Trailer 05Tundra 07 Fj

07-20-07, 08:02 AM	#24
alia176 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Tijeras, NM TLCA# 15941 Posts: 3,384 Blog Entries: 1	Might I suggest throwing a Plexiglass protection layer over the rear window of the tow vehicle to guard against rocks? I've heard couple of folks having cracked rear window from towing the military trailers while off road. The theory is that the rocks getting kicked out by tow vehicle's rear tires bounce of the front surface of the trailer and break the window. I'm digging your shop. PM me with details please! Thanks. __________________ TLCA # 15941 KE5LED Currently working PA Last edited by alia176; 07-20-07 at 08:08 AM.

07-20-07, 06:54 PM	#25
inthewall IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Elko, Nevada Posts: 420	Mine doesnt throw rocks forward. I didnt go with a larger tire just for that reason. Also my tread isnt too agressive so that wont be a problem. My shop is 2 bays, 36x36, waste oil heated, beer fridge, pole barn style with full insulation. __________________ 68 Fj40 M101 Trailer 05Tundra 07 Fj

07-20-07, 09:39 PM	#26
alia176 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Tijeras, NM TLCA# 15941 Posts: 3,384 Blog Entries: 1	Not throwing forward, I was referring to the tow vehicle throwing rock backwards! Only time will tell! Nice size for the shop! __________________ TLCA # 15941 KE5LED Currently working PA

07-26-07, 12:49 PM	#27
sockmonkey IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2	What latches are you using for the trailer lid?

07-26-07, 09:19 PM	#29
sockmonkey IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2	Ok, thanks.

07-30-07, 05:35 PM	#30
blue bj IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 8	found m101 trailers. Was looking for m101 trailer for myself, the place in B.C is sold out. However, west ed equipment still have some left. . They have been used and have dings with some rust patches, not much remains with original lights. Hope this helps some-body looking? -cheers