Mark Harley
Expedition Leader
Not quite as nice as original ........http://shop.eastcoastwillys.org/Trailer-tie-down-hook-m416-m100-bantam-m101-trailer-hook.htm
AdVenture trailer: 1952 Strick M-100
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Kevin Braun
Mountain Biker
Not bad.
Been working on getting the nuts and bolts off still and am going to setup a kiddy pool and electrolysis for the springs lunette (when I find a way to remove it) and passenger wheel (the driver side wheel bolts have been welded to the wheel housing)
And the smaller parts in an old cooler.
I'm going to undertake [sand] pressure washing with black beauty this weekend and see what the results are.
I'm not too concerned now with blasting the entire trailer, I'm over the headache and waste of months I have procrastinated away wishing for cheaper solutions.
I was thinking of DIY zinc plating but I rather just paint the parts anyways.
I know of por15 and Ospho, but looking more into the rust prevention again and looking for more ideas...
Ospho is more rust removal correct? or is it a preventative?
Thoughts?
Been working on getting the nuts and bolts off still and am going to setup a kiddy pool and electrolysis for the springs lunette (when I find a way to remove it) and passenger wheel (the driver side wheel bolts have been welded to the wheel housing)
And the smaller parts in an old cooler.
I'm going to undertake [sand] pressure washing with black beauty this weekend and see what the results are.
I'm not too concerned now with blasting the entire trailer, I'm over the headache and waste of months I have procrastinated away wishing for cheaper solutions.
I was thinking of DIY zinc plating but I rather just paint the parts anyways.
I know of por15 and Ospho, but looking more into the rust prevention again and looking for more ideas...
Ospho is more rust removal correct? or is it a preventative?
Thoughts?
Kevin Braun
Mountain Biker
Tons of updates soon, have been wrenching on this thing for a while and the first test went well.
Time to prep it for full duty for a 3 week trip to the SouthWest and ExpoWest2016
Time to prep it for full duty for a 3 week trip to the SouthWest and ExpoWest2016
Kevin Braun
Mountain Biker
FOR SALE - Rare - Strick M100, adventure offroad militry trailer
I've decided to sell this fantastic offroad utility style mil spec trailer; life has made changes and I have to adapt.
I had so much fun building this rare find of a military relic, a great M100 trailer for sure.
Here is how I found it:
Today with telescoping rack fully raised and tent open:
Details:
1952 Strick Co. M-100
1/4 ton weight class, weight ~565lb unloaded
Original data plates - completely legible
Original military grade pintle and lunette system - fully functional
OD green beneath the current black bed-liner
[Original lights, wiring harness, hardware, axle and 3 wheels/tires optional]
Upgrades:
Upgraded Dexter 3500lb axle with electric brakes
CVT Mt Shasta Pioneer Extended on telescoping Thule rack
Replaced worn out shocks with upgraded Monroe shocks
Thule Xporter 442xt aluminum telescoping bed rack attached via uni-strut channel [works with most bed rail attachments, inside and outside trailer bed]
Coiled safety chains and safety hooks, so no dragging or getting snagged
11lb propane tank with locking bracket on front of trailer
Two leveling bubbles for accurate level on any terrain
Upgraded 3-mode LED tail lights
Two steel platforms [on either side] for top access or jerry can/misc storage
CVT Awning 55"
Two solar motion lights on sides - 4 modes
1000lb trailer jack - tall and dual wheels
7pin trailer electrical - loomed and routed through frame
Heavy duty tarp cover - 5x7
Two locking Jerry can mounts, on inside of trailer
Trailer maintenance:
All zerk fittings greased regularly
Springs cleaned and treated
Trailer body - no rust no rust holes
Lunette greased and spring fully functional
Undercarriage: bed liner on frame and body
All electrical loomed and heat sealed [ recently upgraded brake lights again]
All hardware upgraded with Grade 8
Wheel spacers to fit larger tires if necessary [currently Toyota bolt pattern]
Tent upgrades:
Comes with vestibule with mosquito netting and 4 zipping doors
Never used rubber floor
Upgraded to Sea to Summit Buckles from Velcro
Upgraded 5in memory foam mattress with waterproof zipping/washable cover
Multi position ladder
Notes:
Foxwing NOT included
Prefer to keep tent with trailer
Current Toyota Wheels/Tires negotiable - may have steelies available
Can manually raise tent [ my wife and I did this]
Hurt my back [mountain bike accident] and have been able to use a scissor jack with ease, less than 3 minutes to raise tent with drill
*Includes two 24" 5000lb scissor jacks and adapter
Story: My wife and I built this and towed it from Atlanta to the beautiful South West for a 3 week vacation.
It handled everything Moab and the West could throw at us, it even floats.
If you want a fantastic easily towed and tracking trailer, this is for you, it is ready to go.
Great for overlanders, adventurers, and those that just love calling it Camping, family trips or weekend fun.
I have no regrets with this trailer, it's just awesome.
*Tent raise to easily accommodate 6ft tall folks, I'm short at 5,6 and have no problems raising or lowering the tent
Tows so well behind my Tacoma, track width is the same.
Price:
$7500 OBO
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I've decided to sell this fantastic offroad utility style mil spec trailer; life has made changes and I have to adapt.
I had so much fun building this rare find of a military relic, a great M100 trailer for sure.
Here is how I found it:
Today with telescoping rack fully raised and tent open:
Details:
1952 Strick Co. M-100
1/4 ton weight class, weight ~565lb unloaded
Original data plates - completely legible
Original military grade pintle and lunette system - fully functional
OD green beneath the current black bed-liner
[Original lights, wiring harness, hardware, axle and 3 wheels/tires optional]
Upgrades:
Upgraded Dexter 3500lb axle with electric brakes
CVT Mt Shasta Pioneer Extended on telescoping Thule rack
Replaced worn out shocks with upgraded Monroe shocks
Thule Xporter 442xt aluminum telescoping bed rack attached via uni-strut channel [works with most bed rail attachments, inside and outside trailer bed]
Coiled safety chains and safety hooks, so no dragging or getting snagged
11lb propane tank with locking bracket on front of trailer
Two leveling bubbles for accurate level on any terrain
Upgraded 3-mode LED tail lights
Two steel platforms [on either side] for top access or jerry can/misc storage
CVT Awning 55"
Two solar motion lights on sides - 4 modes
1000lb trailer jack - tall and dual wheels
7pin trailer electrical - loomed and routed through frame
Heavy duty tarp cover - 5x7
Two locking Jerry can mounts, on inside of trailer
Trailer maintenance:
All zerk fittings greased regularly
Springs cleaned and treated
Trailer body - no rust no rust holes
Lunette greased and spring fully functional
Undercarriage: bed liner on frame and body
All electrical loomed and heat sealed [ recently upgraded brake lights again]
All hardware upgraded with Grade 8
Wheel spacers to fit larger tires if necessary [currently Toyota bolt pattern]
Tent upgrades:
Comes with vestibule with mosquito netting and 4 zipping doors
Never used rubber floor
Upgraded to Sea to Summit Buckles from Velcro
Upgraded 5in memory foam mattress with waterproof zipping/washable cover
Multi position ladder
Notes:
Foxwing NOT included
Prefer to keep tent with trailer
Current Toyota Wheels/Tires negotiable - may have steelies available
Can manually raise tent [ my wife and I did this]
Hurt my back [mountain bike accident] and have been able to use a scissor jack with ease, less than 3 minutes to raise tent with drill
*Includes two 24" 5000lb scissor jacks and adapter
Story: My wife and I built this and towed it from Atlanta to the beautiful South West for a 3 week vacation.
It handled everything Moab and the West could throw at us, it even floats.
If you want a fantastic easily towed and tracking trailer, this is for you, it is ready to go.
Great for overlanders, adventurers, and those that just love calling it Camping, family trips or weekend fun.
I have no regrets with this trailer, it's just awesome.
*Tent raise to easily accommodate 6ft tall folks, I'm short at 5,6 and have no problems raising or lowering the tent
Tows so well behind my Tacoma, track width is the same.
Price:
$7500 OBO
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