1953 M104A1 or M105A1

[tlmob1]

I just purchased from the government liquidation a posted 1953 M104A1 trailer. But looking at the photo's, it looks like a m105 box. I'm going to be looking for a tarp, would anyone know a source that I can look into? This trailer is to match up with my 1952 M135 that I'm restoring now. Thanks for any help you can give.

 

[emmado22]

It's a M105, as evidenced by the LACK of a "tailgate" on the front.. http://olive-drab.com/idphoto/id_photos_m104_trailer.php

 

[tlmob1]

That's what I thought. I was wondering, could they have put a M105 box on a m104A1 frame?

 

[clinto]

I don't think 104s ever got updates (A1, A2, etc.).

I believe there are "just" M104s.

 

[Mike O]

Saturn Surplus has green vinyl tarps for $200. I bought one a few months ago and was very pleased with it. Brand new in the sealed box.

 

[Recovry4x4]

It's a 50's chassis for sure. Could have been an M104 and the unit swapped bodies and landing gear. The data plate (if there and legible) should tell a story for sure.

 

[tlmob1]

Thanks a million to all. This is my first trailer to go with my first duece, so excited. Told the wife that I wanted to add more vehicles to my collection, she basically had a cow. I also have a 51 gmc pickup to restore as well and a 53 Case DC-4 tractor too. I relized that I'm stucked in the 50's, Ha Ha. When I'm able to pick up my trailer, I'll post what the data plate says.

 

[harleyhouse]

Trailer is nice! Nothing wrong being stuck in the 50's When AMERICAN MADE was the norm.
Nothing made today will be around 63 years later!

 

[tlmob1]

Just picked up my trailer fromFort McCoy yesterday along with catman. The frames is a 53 M104 frame, but has a M105 box and brand new bows and side boards.

 

[tlmob1]

Data Plates.

Here are the data plates that are on my trailer.

 

[TxFireDeuce]

Looks good my 104 is on bad shapely of the beds that I have seen ate rusted out that may be why the bed was changed

 

[tlmob1]

I ordered a replacement Connector cable and 2 hand brake handles should be here on Monday. I have to look around for a new air hose plus a tarp.

 

[hendersond]

That will fit nice behind the M135. Sorry I could not meet you there. That work thing got in the way!

 

[tlmob1]

Received the connector cable and hand brake handles, the handles are the wrong ones. But I'll hold on to them just in case. The trailer cover I ordered came in today, and now I have to put it on. Coool.

 

[hendersond]

So..... we should expect pictures Saturday??

 

[clinto]

There are 2 styles of handbrake cables on the M105 family of trailers, to go with the two different handles.

The M104 handles are turned around backwards, they face downward, so that when the front tailgate is lowered, it doesn't hit them handles.

I have never seen an M104 in person, so I don't know if the handles are 104 specific or just 105 handles inverted.

Judging by your handles and landing gear, I'd say you have a 105 that the military swapped data plates on to.

 

[tlmob1]

I received my top last Friday and installed it on Saturday. Looks so cool. Now I need to repalce the air line P/N: 8330805. I may have to go to a Semi trailer place and have them make me one.

 

[tlmob1]

Was shown a actual M104A1, 99 percent complete for sale. Been trying for the last three weeks to go and pick it up. All the bows are intact and the wood needs to be replaced, 1 safety chain is gone. But the price is just right. The wheels have the rim clips still in place, which I was told is a rare to have them. I should be picking it up this Thursday, I'll have pics posted when I have it home.

 

[tlmob1]

Just picked up my what we think is a 1951 M104A1 about 99 o/o original and complete. One safety chain has broken off and the front hinge slats are missing. It still has the bead clips on the both rims. You can see up in the front frame that has had damage at one time. You can see that they had welded more steel onto the frame to add strenght.