Cut a mint M101?

Zekester · 04-30-08, 12:13 PM

I have a new to me rust free M101, and originally thought about cutting in a tail gate...I had no problem cutting a hole in my 40's fender for a snorkle, but am hesitant to open up the trailer...I've seen some guys put on strut assisted lids, but is it still a PITA to load up? I do at some point want an RTT on the trailer, and realize not having a tailgate really limits me...but...

Opinions? should I just grab the zip wheel and do it?

lx450landcruiser · 04-30-08, 12:33 PM

Do it

KOWBOY · 04-30-08, 01:48 PM

Cut the hell outta the thang.

Mine's at a shop right now gettin' butchered into lil' pieces.

If there's a purist that is offended by this coarse of action ... offer to sell it to 'em at twice what you paid for it.

pint · 04-30-08, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KOWBOY

Cut the hell outta the thang.

Mine's at a shop right now gettin' butchered into lil' pieces.

If there's a purist that is offended by this coarse of action ... offer to sell it to 'em at twice what you paid for it.

Exactly! My M101 is going to be sandblasted, cut, welded, painted, etc over the next 2-4 weeks. It's your trailer, do with it as you please. If someone doesn't like it...

gavman · 04-30-08, 10:39 PM

Its just a trailer man, cut it...
Or store it for the next 50 years as an investment and make a wee fortune I'm sure

REZARF · 05-08-08, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gavman

and mane a wee fortune I'm sure

Man, you canadians say wierd things

Just kidding, I agree, it is just a trailer, chop it up for me a tailgate would add value.

Drew

Zekester · 05-08-08, 11:59 AM

Done, I zipped it right after the first post...

7slotgrills · 05-10-08, 08:05 AM

If you are not going to restore it 100% then cut into it.
I added a CJ7 tailgate to my M100 www.7slotgrills.com/m100project.html I also added a Camo
tarp from a M101 that does not belong there but it loks great.

rutbeer · 05-14-08, 09:19 PM

I cut mine. Best usability thing I ever did next to the drop wheel. I just hauled 12 sheets of OSB this weekend and the only way it would have fit was the drop gate I put on it. I need to paint mine up, but very happy with it other than that.

04-30-08, 12:13 PM	#1
Zekester IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 607	Cut a mint M101? I have a new to me rust free M101, and originally thought about cutting in a tail gate...I had no problem cutting a hole in my 40's fender for a snorkle, but am hesitant to open up the trailer...I've seen some guys put on strut assisted lids, but is it still a PITA to load up? I do at some point want an RTT on the trailer, and realize not having a tailgate really limits me...but... Opinions? should I just grab the zip wheel and do it? __________________ Zekester SW Ontario, Canada 12/79 BJ40, 3B, Gozzard F/G body, Herculinered, 3" lift, SS snorkle, 8274 M101 Expedition Trailer I/P, but in service 1983 BJ60, slowly whittling it down to nothing 1997 BMW 328is 1957 Porsche 356 replica I/P 1987 Donzi Hornet III

04-30-08, 12:33 PM	#2
lx450landcruiser IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: bellingham wa/prescott az Posts: 2,439	Do it Attached Images __________________ 1996 LX450 ARB, dual batteries, remote starter, 760 watt sub woofer, in dash CB, Custom switch pannel, cut and turn mod, magnaflow, custom rear bumper, rock lights, 2.5 lift, snorkle. clear side lights, CSC alum spacers, 33s, and more to come.

04-30-08, 01:48 PM	#3
KOWBOY Unwise One Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Elwood, TX TLCA# 1133 Posts: 3,102	Cut the hell outta the thang. Mine's at a shop right now gettin' butchered into lil' pieces. If there's a purist that is offended by this coarse of action ... offer to sell it to 'em at twice what you paid for it. __________________ I'm the President of The White Trash of the Elwood Chapter and Proprietor of The 3X's Ranch and Retirement Home .... and you ain't. ......

04-30-08, 10:39 PM	#5
gavman IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 128	Its just a trailer man, cut it... Or store it for the next 50 years as an investment and make a wee fortune I'm sure Last edited by gavman; 05-10-08 at 05:57 PM. Reason: Spelt mane instead of make, oops

05-08-08, 11:59 AM	#7
Zekester IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 607	Done, I zipped it right after the first post... __________________ Zekester SW Ontario, Canada 12/79 BJ40, 3B, Gozzard F/G body, Herculinered, 3" lift, SS snorkle, 8274 M101 Expedition Trailer I/P, but in service 1983 BJ60, slowly whittling it down to nothing 1997 BMW 328is 1957 Porsche 356 replica I/P 1987 Donzi Hornet III

05-10-08, 08:05 AM	#8
7slotgrills IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 8	If you are not going to restore it 100% then cut into it. I added a CJ7 tailgate to my M100 www.7slotgrills.com/m100project.html I also added a Camo tarp from a M101 that does not belong there but it loks great.

05-14-08, 09:19 PM	#9
rutbeer IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,141	I cut mine. Best usability thing I ever did next to the drop wheel. I just hauled 12 sheets of OSB this weekend and the only way it would have fit was the drop gate I put on it. I need to paint mine up, but very happy with it other than that. __________________ 78FJ40 w/13BT diesel (BIESEL),66FJ45(MARMUT), 13BT install thread www.importpurist.com "Much like a cat or hot buttered toast, the correct side will always try to land down. If the bezel is on upside down, then the force of it trying to right itself may cause you to roll your cruiser unexpectedly."

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