shansen M101 build

[shansen]

And a few more, this time after a wash.

 

[DividingCreek]

that lid reminds me of the inside of a jets wing. well done!

 

[New Horizons Overland]

Definately interested if your buddy would offer kits. Please keep us updated. Thanks

 

[Akunin]

Definately interested if your buddy would offer kits. Please keep us updated. Thanks

I second that! Just how many of us would it take for you guys to put together a sellable kit? 100% commited to buy if you can come through!

 

[VanIsle_Greg]

Nice build...love the lid. I just ordered a set of wheels like those for my M101 CDN2 to match my Cherokee wheels, tires are up next.

I too am interested in a lid, half heatedly looking for a fabricator locally. SO much prep to do on mine to get it ready for paint. Not much rust which is good, just a bit of rock damage from the past 3 years of use by the PO.

Will be following this.

 

[shansen]

Just a quick update, trailer dropped back off at the shop to get a finish of some type applied to the lid - something to hide / minimize the visibility of scratches that will occur. Hopefully will be done soon and I will post more pictures, without the tent so you can see everything better.

Looking at the frame we have on this thing, I wonder how feasible it would be to create/sell all of the framework and hardware, everything but the skin, and a canvas cover as an option? It would make shipping super easy, as well as save on weight/shipping. The skin on this (mine is aluminum) makes shipping the biggest challenge; steel would be heavier.

 

[teotwaki]

Some pictures of the jerry can holder and tongue box

Running a heater out of the tongue box? :sombrero:

 

[Akunin]

Looking at the frame we have on this thing, I wonder how feasible it would be to create/sell all of the framework and hardware, everything but the skin, and a canvas cover as an option? It would make shipping super easy, as well as save on weight/shipping. The skin on this (mine is aluminum) makes shipping the biggest challenge; steel would be heavier.

That would be great!! Keep us posted!

 

[New Horizons Overland]

Any updates?

 

[shansen]

Pics of the finish on the lid

More coming, but here is a few. There is also a time-lapse video I am hoping can be posted here; Marshall, the guy who has done the work on this lid, has it on his computer. Will try to get it linked here soon.

 

[Epix]

wow this lid looks so amazing, awesome job and thanks for the inspiration.

 

[Putnam dan]

First post, I have to say amazing. I have a cd101 sitting here that would really benefit from a lid.

 

[Epix]

Any info on pricing and possible production of the kit? I am interested...

 

[VanIsle_Greg]

Very nice... love the turning on the lid, looks classy!

 

[NW European]

Great build, and fantastic lid. You can add me to the list for a lid for an M416 if you are going to start making them.