M100 pix of current mods

[Tumbleweed]

Made lots of progress in the 2-1/2 months I have owned the trailer. Pretty much done for now except for paint. Not decided yet on that.

http://tumblwd.smugmug.com/gallery/6324430_gy6xt#398794705_jaFb4

 

[Willman]

Looking good!

Are you going to paint her white to match the tow rig?

 

[Tumbleweed]

It will be mostly white probably. Thinking between Zolatone paint that looks like white marble, or a white tinted bedliner type. Zolatone is the "trunk paint" that was used in most car trunk interiors in the 60's. Both paints have a light texture to them.
The Zolatone will have to be sprayed on with an undercoat type gun. The other can be sprayed, or rolled and brushed. I am not sure i the Zolatone will need a clear coat or not.
Waiting for warmer weather, my garage is attached to the house and any fumes go straight into the house.
Costs for a gallon of both types paint is similar, within $25.

 

[telwyn]

Looking great! Like the way you mounted the hinges.

 

[JJonesee]

Zolatone is a good choice.

I have several friends that have painted their rigs with it. Seems to hold up very well. I don't think they have clear on them but I don't know why it would hurt.

Looks good - I like the 2.5 gallon can holders.

 

[7slotgrills]

Looks great .I love the look of the round fenders. I would not sell my M100
For anything.

 

[ntsqd]

Worth checking into

What I was told many years ago is the Zolatone needs a top coat of some sort to be waterproof. A friend's truck bed rusted under the paint and he was told this was the reason why.

I've no info since then, so things may have changed - or the source may not have known of what he spoke. I'd look into it before committing to that paint.

 

[Tumbleweed]

I have heard that about Zolatone. I believe I will use the Hippoliner instead.
Thanks.

 

[XJBANKER]

Is your hand brake still usable or did you get rid of it?

 

[Tumbleweed]

I had to mod the cables slightly but it is all there and works great.

 

[XJBANKER]

I had to mod the cables slightly but it is all there and works great.

Any pictures of how you did it?

 

[Tumbleweed]

No pics of it. Just moved the outer sheath clamp and redrilled two holes for the u-clamp each side. I am guessing that I moved the clamps about 1/2". This put the outer cable sheath far enough back to work without applying drag on the brakes. You can also get some adjusting room by loosening the clamp behind the brake drum that holds the outer sheath of the cable.

 

[XJBANKER]

No pics of it. Just moved the outer sheath clamp and redrilled two holes for the u-clamp each side. I am guessing that I moved the clamps about 1/2". This put the outer cable sheath far enough back to work without applying drag on the brakes. You can also get some adjusting room by loosening the clamp behind the brake drum that holds the outer sheath of the cable.

Thanks I am just exploring all of my options.