Trailer box install

[love2fly]

I was out recently at a Military vehicle sales yard and came across a few 101
1A 3/4 ton Army trailers. I am considering buying one and removing the box from the frame and installing the box on my 82 FJ45.
At the time I did not have any way of measuring the trailer and comparing the dimensions of the FJ45 to see if this is even possible. It may be a bit wide but I can cut and weld to accommodate. Before I dig into this a bit more maybe some out there has done this install or tried it and can share a few bits of information.
Anyway looks promising will know more when I return to the yard in a few weeks.

Thanks in advance

 

[alberta mac]

Why not fab a frame, mount your 45 box and put a cruiser axle under as now you will have spare parts and tires ?
The money you save on the trailer you purchase the axle and also spare tires.
I've thought about this but am not at the point where i need it yet.

What is it about the 101 trailer thats desireable for us ?


A.M.

 

[love2fly]

101 Trailer

alberta mac,
I have kicked around a few ideas on this, but still not sure if this box from the 101 will fit the LWB frame of the FJ45. It may be a bit on the long side at the front of the box but with a good cut off saw and a good welder things can happen. I already have a small M416 trailer that tows behind the 45 and two FJ spare tires/rims that are carried for the off road travels.
As for why we like the trailers, they are well built, semi cheap, and look cool.
That's just me.

 

[scrapdaddy]

There is someone in your group, who did that. It looks great. I know he had to section it, but I'm not sure of the facts. I've got four of those trailers, just really like them.

 

[love2fly]

101 Trailer

I do not think I saw the 101 trailer installation on MUD, but I do remember seeing it somewhere just do not remember were. From what I do remember is that some cutting/welding was needed to create a good truck box. Reminded me of the old Deuce and a Half's trucks in the Army, just smaller.

 

[scrapdaddy]

It might have been on Pirate. I'll keep looking, thought I saved the thread, because I liked it so much.

 

[shotgun]

have you looked at the thread from gavan ?