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The wheel is the same as the M37 Dodge rim. You might want to look at the Power Wagon pages as well and see if someone there has a spare.
Wish I saw this thread a year back, I had 5 spare rims, but I sold them last fall....
twa - had a 20mm ammo can like that years back. My friend still has it, it was a smoker, a grill, a stove, etc. Very cool but was a pain to use. Still wish I could have it back.
I was just rememberin', there were 5 to 6 bolt adapters so that older M101 trailer that used the M37 rims, could...
They are great for filling in the hole on the front grille of the deuce. Without it there would be a gaping hole that people would keep asking about, "what goes there?" I've had it happen.
Unfortunately, none I can tell you of. I'm interested in these buggers too, they are just too cool looking, probably the most affordable tracked vehicle out there. From what I understand and was told, all the XM501s were auctioned off in one lot, a lot of scrap, many years back. The missile...
One thing I noticed is that the CUCV has the 8-bolt wheels, and the M101 trailer has the older M37-style 5-bolt wheels. He will need to upgrade the trailer to the 8-bolt axle in order to haul only one spare tire, otherwise he will need to carry one for the CUCV and one for the trailer.
I have seen plows put on deuces and 5-tons, and the amount of structure that has to be added to the lower front frame area to support the plow setup isn't worth the effort, in my mind. Get a civvy plow truck and be happy. Trust me, you will be happy.
You might also want to put a nice thick bead of silicone or bedliner in the drip rail after you paint it. Put the bead down, then use a junk spoon or your thumb to smooth the bead into the bottom of the drip rail. Should help wick the moisture away from the drip rail area, and prevent further...
If I come, it will be in a civvy vehicle, but I'm not doing anything Saturday. In a better year, financially, I'd be in Haspin now, but it is what it is.
Sure, here's a website with a couple survivors posted, along with some history, mfg. specs and pics.
2 ton Directors Trailers
Also, I took photos of one at TNJ Murray's in Delaware a couple years back. Kinda sad looking, but it can be saved.
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