My New M101

pint · 04-17-08, 09:32 AM

I finally found a Canadian M101 in really good shape. I bought it for $950 just yesterday. Seemed like a good deal from what I've looked at? It has never been titled in the US and was just released from the Canadian military. Trying to get all the paperwork done to get it registered and titled. Hopefully it won't be too big a pain! The trailer has some minor surface rust, but NO holes. The bulk of the rust is on the undercarriage, frame and leaf springs. I plan to have it sandblasted and painted soon. I'm thinking T416 Dune Beige which is my favorite old Land Cruiser color! I want to have a top fabricated with rack, as well as various other attachment points. The trailer will be used for wheeling and camping with my wife, 3 kids and fat ass bulldog! I also want to add a water tank, propane, 5 lug hubs for my extra 100 series rims (thanks Exiled!) etc. I'm afraid this thing is going to turn into an addiction like the Land Cruiser! Should be fun. Here are a couple pics as it sits:

pint · 04-17-08, 09:34 AM

Here is kind of what I'm shooting for:

third coast cruisers · 04-17-08, 05:13 PM

i have little trailer envy.............

very nice.

partsprofessional@ho · 04-17-08, 08:40 PM

Looks great! You know that after you have it painted Dune Beige you'll need to go back and repaint the Canadian flag stencils don't you?

Can't wait to see another trailer build.

Mike

pint · 04-17-08, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by partsprofessional@ho

Looks great! You know that after you have it painted Dune Beige you'll need to go back and repaint the Canadian flag stencils don't you?

Can't wait to see another trailer build.

Mike

Actually that would be cool. Do you know where I can get them?

lx450landcruiser · 04-17-08, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by pint

Actually that would be cool. Do you know where I can get them?

print the flag out on card stock and cut out the negative, shoot it with flat black

partsprofessional@ho · 04-17-08, 11:51 PM

You might measure the width and height of the existing flag stencils. You can later scale a picture of the flag to the correct size and then make your own stencil as was suggested.

Mike

cbmontgo · 04-18-08, 06:50 AM

Good score! I am relocating to Colorado this summer and bringing mine up there. I am curious to see how it will handle the mountain trails.

pint · 04-18-08, 06:49 PM

FYI - I may have some parts top sell off as I get this thing built up over the next month or so...possibly the tires/wheels, maybe axle and leafs, etc.

JONNYFJ · 04-18-08, 07:29 PM

Nice score damn silly Canadians are good for something

ehe

matt 105 · 04-20-08, 03:47 AM

Looks good

Matt

Acadia · 04-20-08, 07:40 AM

Pint- good looking trailer! I might ad your garage is way too clean

GzrGlide · 04-21-08, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by JONNYFJ

Nice score damn silly Canadians are good for something

ehe

Hey! Thats not very nice! If I wasn't a Canadian I'd be offended.

LandCruisers4Life · 04-21-08, 06:59 PM

Wish I had one of those 101s.... However getting surplus stuff like that around here is almost impossible. So easy to upgrade a base trailer like that. Just weld stuff on, and cut things off you don't want or need. How convenient is that?!

pint · 04-21-08, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by LandCruisers4Life

Wish I had one of those 101s.... However getting surplus stuff like that around here is almost impossible. So easy to upgrade a base trailer like that. Just weld stuff on, and cut things off you don't want or need. How convenient is that?!

I hope it turns out to be that easy! At this point, it sounds like the toughest part may be getting it registered. It has never been registered in the US before and the local DMV looked at me like I was from another planet...

pint · 04-24-08, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by cbmontgo

Good score! I am relocating to Colorado this summer and bringing mine up there. I am curious to see how it will handle the mountain trails.

Where are you moving in Colorado?

pint · 04-24-08, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by lx450landcruiser

print the flag out on card stock and cut out the negative, shoot it with flat black

I'm kinda slow sometimes. I just did it and have template ready. I guess I need to wait and get the trailer painted!

lowenbrau · 04-24-08, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by LandCruisers4Life

Wish I had one of those 101s.... However getting surplus stuff like that around here is almost impossible. So easy to upgrade a base trailer like that. Just weld stuff on, and cut things off you don't want or need. How convenient is that?!

So it would seem until you find that all that square tube is filled with an endless amount of tar mixed with stale gasoline. Its not as explosive as it sounds but it does flare up pretty good when you cut and weld it and the fumes are brutal!

I cut a tailgate into mine last fall and I'm really glad I did but I wouldn't want to do another one.

Dogburn · 04-24-08, 03:16 PM

Registration in California was simple on mine (same thing, NOS, never used, never registered). The DMV lady inspected it, put a VIN sticker on it, watched the brake/tail/turn lights work, and handed me a temporary registration and plate. I had to pay extra for a copy of the title cert, that showed up 1-2 months later. YMMV.

-Dogburn

pint · 04-28-08, 08:50 AM

Well I finally got this thing registered this morning. They decided to call it a custom homemade trailer and gave me a new VIN, registration and plates! The title will be here shortly. It only took 7 trips to the DMV & local Police?! Let the fun begin!

The Wizard · 04-28-08, 09:45 AM

Just for your information your trailer once served in the 2nd Battalion, Royal 22e Regiment (a frog, i mean French-Canadian unit), 5th Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (CMBG) and was trailer number 8.

It is too bad you missed out the the M101 CDN's Cold War Remarketing had. They were almost brand new but they were also about $1200.00.

pint · 04-28-08, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Wizard

Just for your information your trailer once served in the 2nd Battalion, Royal 22e Regiment (a frog, i mean French-Canadian unit), 5th Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (CMBG) and was trailer number 8.

It is too bad you missed out the the M101 CDN's Cold War Remarketing had. They were almost brand new but they were also about $1200.00.

Very cool...thanks! Cold War said he is trying to get more, but if he does they will be $1,500-$1,800 this time.

pint · 04-28-08, 03:43 PM

O.K., now that my trailer is legal, does anyone know where to find OEM parts? I'm looking for the triangular rear reflectors, side reflective tape and the safety chains. If I can't find OEM stuff, I will just update to new stuff from the local trailer store. Not gonna be as picky as I would if I were restoring an FJ40! OEM is great, but I'm not going to spend too much time as I want to get this thing dirty!

cbmontgo · 04-29-08, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by pint

Where are you moving in Colorado?

Moving to the Denver area...Castle Rock...mid-June 2008.

FeilEOD · 04-30-08, 05:29 AM

Pint,
The triangle reflectors are rare and usaully demand a premium price. the side reflectors are regular 3" reflective tape. I bought mine from Galls and it was pretty inexspensive. The safety chains can be replaced by m416 chains which are faily plentiful and cheap. Army Surplus Warehouse has a good deal on them (link below) If you really need the originals I have a friend which is working on buying an entire front casting section just to get the lunette and associated hardware. He was planning selling the remaining parts (chains,landing leg, and V casting) I am sure he would work something out with you. Hope I have helped
1/4 ton Jeep Trailer Safety chains - Army Surplus Warehouse - Army Surplus Warehouse

pint · 04-30-08, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FeilEOD

Pint,
The triangle reflectors are rare and usaully demand a premium price. the side reflectors are regular 3" reflective tape. I bought mine from Galls and it was pretty inexspensive. The safety chains can be replaced by m416 chains which are faily plentiful and cheap. Army Surplus Warehouse has a good deal on them (link below) If you really need the originals I have a friend which is working on buying an entire front casting section just to get the lunette and associated hardware. He was planning selling the remaining parts (chains,landing leg, and V casting) I am sure he would work something out with you. Hope I have helped
1/4 ton Jeep Trailer Safety chains - Army Surplus Warehouse - Army Surplus Warehouse

Great link. Thanks!

pint · 05-06-08, 04:08 PM

I'm getting the trailer sandblasted on Friday. Matching 16" LC rims will be here in a week or so. I also ordered a new 3500 pound axle and leaf springs from my local trailer store. The trailer in general is in very good shape. The axle and leafs are pretty beat up. Since I'm not going for an OEM resto, I just ordered new stuff that is common and easy to work on.

04-17-08, 09:32 AM	#1
pint IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Parker, CO TLCA# 17493 Posts: 1,057	My New M101 I finally found a Canadian M101 in really good shape. I bought it for $950 just yesterday. Seemed like a good deal from what I've looked at? It has never been titled in the US and was just released from the Canadian military. Trying to get all the paperwork done to get it registered and titled. Hopefully it won't be too big a pain! The trailer has some minor surface rust, but NO holes. The bulk of the rust is on the undercarriage, frame and leaf springs. I plan to have it sandblasted and painted soon. I'm thinking T416 Dune Beige which is my favorite old Land Cruiser color! I want to have a top fabricated with rack, as well as various other attachment points. The trailer will be used for wheeling and camping with my wife, 3 kids and fat ass bulldog! I also want to add a water tank, propane, 5 lug hubs for my extra 100 series rims (thanks Exiled!) etc. I'm afraid this thing is going to turn into an addiction like the Land Cruiser! Should be fun. Here are a couple pics as it sits: Attached Images __________________ 2000 UZJ100, OME 865, OME T-bars, Slee Diff Drop, Slee SliderSteps, TJM T3, PowerStop Cross Drilled & Slotted Rotors, 295 Terra Grapplers M101 Trailer - Sold 1993 Bontrager Race Lite MTB

04-17-08, 09:34 AM	#2
pint IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Parker, CO TLCA# 17493 Posts: 1,057	Here is kind of what I'm shooting for: Attached Images __________________ 2000 UZJ100, OME 865, OME T-bars, Slee Diff Drop, Slee SliderSteps, TJM T3, PowerStop Cross Drilled & Slotted Rotors, 295 Terra Grapplers M101 Trailer - Sold 1993 Bontrager Race Lite MTB

04-17-08, 05:13 PM	#3
third coast cruisers IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: milton, la TLCA# 4165 Posts: 643	i have little trailer envy............. very nice. __________________ Old Dirty Dan Milton, LA TLCA# 4165, BSLCA 1987 4runner 2" suspension, 1" body, 33" yokohamas a/t's, toyota elocker, sliders

04-18-08, 06:50 AM	#8
cbmontgo IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Castle Rock, Colorado TLCA# 14207 Posts: 1,565	Good score! I am relocating to Colorado this summer and bringing mine up there. I am curious to see how it will handle the mountain trails. __________________ 1985 rust-free, Arizona-raised FJ60 with 33s, OME 2.5", ARB bull bar, Hella 4000s and Warn M8000. The Silver Sliver. 1992 restored Canadian M101 1/4 ton trailer with rooftop tent Lone Star Land Cruisers

04-18-08, 06:49 PM	#9
pint IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Parker, CO TLCA# 17493 Posts: 1,057	FYI - I may have some parts top sell off as I get this thing built up over the next month or so...possibly the tires/wheels, maybe axle and leafs, etc. __________________ 2000 UZJ100, OME 865, OME T-bars, Slee Diff Drop, Slee SliderSteps, TJM T3, PowerStop Cross Drilled & Slotted Rotors, 295 Terra Grapplers M101 Trailer - Sold 1993 Bontrager Race Lite MTB

04-17-08, 08:40 PM	#4
partsprofessional@ho IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 15	Looks great! You know that after you have it painted Dune Beige you'll need to go back and repaint the Canadian flag stencils don't you? Can't wait to see another trailer build. Mike

04-17-08, 11:51 PM	#7
partsprofessional@ho IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 15	You might measure the width and height of the existing flag stencils. You can later scale a picture of the flag to the correct size and then make your own stencil as was suggested. Mike

04-18-08, 07:29 PM	#10
JONNYFJ Quiet there's a J**P Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: IRAQ :( TLCA# 18337 Posts: 304	Nice score damn silly Canadians are good for something ehe __________________ 69 FJ40 383 Stroker SM420 3Speed Toyota T-Case SOA ARBs 35 MTRs and more 84 Mini Truck 22RE Stock Tranny Duel T-Cases Flat Bed 35s

04-20-08, 03:47 AM	#11
matt 105 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bowen Basin, QLD Australia Posts: 334	Looks good Matt __________________ ------------------ a white Landcruiser - now with Track Tactical!

04-20-08, 07:40 AM	#12
Acadia IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 173	Pint- good looking trailer! I might ad your garage is way too clean __________________ 84' FJ60, 33's and a $25 DIY paint job 00' 4runner, OME lift

04-21-08, 06:59 PM	#14
LandCruisers4Life IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas TLCA# 16244 Posts: 1,526	Wish I had one of those 101s.... However getting surplus stuff like that around here is almost impossible. So easy to upgrade a base trailer like that. Just weld stuff on, and cut things off you don't want or need. How convenient is that?! __________________ 2004 UZJ100 "El Rinoceronte" - Gotta pay to play...

04-24-08, 03:16 PM	#19
Dogburn IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Menlo Park, CA USA Posts: 76	Registration in California was simple on mine (same thing, NOS, never used, never registered). The DMV lady inspected it, put a VIN sticker on it, watched the brake/tail/turn lights work, and handed me a temporary registration and plate. I had to pay extra for a copy of the title cert, that showed up 1-2 months later. YMMV. -Dogburn __________________ Dogburn 1996 FZJ 80 12/78 FJ40 TLCA #7808

04-28-08, 08:50 AM	#20
pint IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Parker, CO TLCA# 17493 Posts: 1,057	Well I finally got this thing registered this morning. They decided to call it a custom homemade trailer and gave me a new VIN, registration and plates! The title will be here shortly. It only took 7 trips to the DMV & local Police?! Let the fun begin! __________________ 2000 UZJ100, OME 865, OME T-bars, Slee Diff Drop, Slee SliderSteps, TJM T3, PowerStop Cross Drilled & Slotted Rotors, 295 Terra Grapplers M101 Trailer - Sold 1993 Bontrager Race Lite MTB

04-28-08, 09:45 AM	#21
The Wizard IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 21	Just for your information your trailer once served in the 2nd Battalion, Royal 22e Regiment (a frog, i mean French-Canadian unit), 5th Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (CMBG) and was trailer number 8. It is too bad you missed out the the M101 CDN's Cold War Remarketing had. They were almost brand new but they were also about $1200.00. __________________ The Wizard To paraphase "Oddball" (Donald Sutlerland, "Kelly's Heros", 1970) "I only drive 'em, I don't know how to fix them."

04-28-08, 03:43 PM	#23
pint IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Parker, CO TLCA# 17493 Posts: 1,057	O.K., now that my trailer is legal, does anyone know where to find OEM parts? I'm looking for the triangular rear reflectors, side reflective tape and the safety chains. If I can't find OEM stuff, I will just update to new stuff from the local trailer store. Not gonna be as picky as I would if I were restoring an FJ40! OEM is great, but I'm not going to spend too much time as I want to get this thing dirty! __________________ 2000 UZJ100, OME 865, OME T-bars, Slee Diff Drop, Slee SliderSteps, TJM T3, PowerStop Cross Drilled & Slotted Rotors, 295 Terra Grapplers M101 Trailer - Sold 1993 Bontrager Race Lite MTB

04-30-08, 05:29 AM	#25
FeilEOD IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 18	M101 Parts Pint, The triangle reflectors are rare and usaully demand a premium price. the side reflectors are regular 3" reflective tape. I bought mine from Galls and it was pretty inexspensive. The safety chains can be replaced by m416 chains which are faily plentiful and cheap. Army Surplus Warehouse has a good deal on them (link below) If you really need the originals I have a friend which is working on buying an entire front casting section just to get the lunette and associated hardware. He was planning selling the remaining parts (chains,landing leg, and V casting) I am sure he would work something out with you. Hope I have helped 1/4 ton Jeep Trailer Safety chains - Army Surplus Warehouse - Army Surplus Warehouse __________________ 99 Jeep TJ and M101 CDN2

05-06-08, 04:08 PM	#27
pint IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Parker, CO TLCA# 17493 Posts: 1,057	I'm getting the trailer sandblasted on Friday. Matching 16" LC rims will be here in a week or so. I also ordered a new 3500 pound axle and leaf springs from my local trailer store. The trailer in general is in very good shape. The axle and leafs are pretty beat up. Since I'm not going for an OEM resto, I just ordered new stuff that is common and easy to work on. __________________ 2000 UZJ100, OME 865, OME T-bars, Slee Diff Drop, Slee SliderSteps, TJM T3, PowerStop Cross Drilled & Slotted Rotors, 295 Terra Grapplers M101 Trailer - Sold 1993 Bontrager Race Lite MTB