M101A3 DTY Steel Stakes uprights.

[John Galt]

Anyone know of a source for stakes that fit in the pockets of an M101A3?

Right now, the best option I am looking at is buying some 2x2 square tubing and removing 1/2" to give a channel that fits.

I want to build a lumber type rack that slips inside the pockets, ideally they would be ~3' taller than the bed rail.

 

[harleyhouse]

Just make Oak risers that fit loose in the pockets.
Carriage bolt the sides to them and you are set.

 

[John Galt]

Looking for something I can weld to. Might have to get a band saw and cut down some 2x2 tubing.

 

[KsM715]

I was pulling my trailer this morning and this thread popped into my mind. Why not scrounge around for some used side racks and scavenge the "stakes" off of them. The correct size already, can cut them down to length with simple hand tools and you can weld to them. Check with Glen, ( 91W350 ) he had a bunch of scrap trailers at one point. Might have some laying around. He may be getting more trailers in the near future. (from what I see coming up near him)

 

[John Galt]

Thanks for the tip. I have no problem buying complete sides.

 

[PcCruiser]

I am picking up a M101A2 trailer with the sides either next week or the week after depending on my schedule. I don't plan on keeping the side rails if you are interested.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Sadly, just weeks ago I chopped up a set of wood racks and tossed everything. I did do a tool review for the new Hackzall on the project.

 

[John Galt]

I am picking up a M101A2 trailer with the sides either next week or the week after depending on my schedule. I don't plan on keeping the side rails if you are interested.

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I am interested, just let me know how much you want for them. I am fine with just the metal/hardware parts and even a tarp....

 

[3dAngus]

I think I have some. Can anyone give me the exact measurements of them. I want to be sure they are the right ones.
It seems I have two different types.

 

[John Galt]

Sadly, just weeks ago I chopped up a set of wood racks and tossed everything. I did do a tool review for the new Hackzall on the project.

I have been trying to figure out why I don't see any for sale. I guess people dot think they are worth the hassle of selling.

 

[John Galt]

The stake hole is 2"x1.5" and probably is a channel while in the pocket. Can't say for sure as I have never seen a set.

 

[PcCruiser]

I am interested, just let me know how much you want for them. I am fine with just the metal/hardware parts and even a tarp....

Will do. Trying to figure out which day works best to go pick the trailer. Either this week or next week. I'll get pics once I get it and update.

 

[themelon]

I am picking up a M101A2 trailer with the sides either next week or the week after depending on my schedule. I don't plan on keeping the side rails if you are interested.

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This trailer looks suspiciously like the one that followed me and my trailer out of RRAD last Thursday.

 

[PcCruiser]

This trailer looks suspiciously like the one that followed me and my trailer out of RRAD last Thursday.

Probably looks a lot like mine which I will be picking up from RRAD this upcoming Thursday. Same sale...I know all the others looked pretty darn similar. Did you not have a tarp either? I think there 2 or 3 in the sale that didn't have one.

I'll post my own pics once I have it on hand.

 

[themelon]

Probably looks a lot like mine which I will be picking up from RRAD this upcoming Thursday. Same sale...I know all the others looked pretty darn similar. Did you not have a tarp either? I think there 2 or 3 in the sale that didn't have one.

I'll post my own pics once I have it on hand.

I got lucky on mine as it has a tarp in I'd rate a 9/10 condition. The trailer overall is near perfect with some of the nipples still on the tires and working brakes. It just looks a bit ratty because 3 of the 17 layers of paint are peeling off. Oh, one of the light assemblies is cracked but should be repairable if I really want to.

All of my work is going to be in re-painting.

Most of them in this sale looked pretty good.

 

[svanhorn]

I got lucky on mine as it has a tarp in I'd rate a 9/10 condition. The trailer overall is near perfect with some of the nipples still on the tires and working brakes. It just looks a bit ratty because 3 of the 17 layers of paint are peeling off. Oh, one of the light assemblies is cracked but should be repairable if I really want to.

All of my work is going to be in re-painting.

Most of them in this sale looked pretty good.

If you plan on just doing rattle can paint, mine took 20 cans just for the body.

 

[themelon]

If you plan on just doing rattle can paint, mine took 20 cans just for the body.

No rattle can plans here. I'm planning to powder coat the frame/accessories, sppray line the inside of the bed and spray the outside of it.

 

[harleyhouse]

themelon, Pictures of your work please!

 

[ALL4GLH]

I'm thinking of just undercoating the box/frame and doing minor rust repair to mine. For what we get for weather up here, this thing is in surprisingly good shape.

 

[John Galt]

Prototype looks good. This was 14 ga scrap. I will probably make the main rack out of 3/16 and only use a stake in each corner. I am giving some thought to drilling out the spot welds that hold the spring clips inside the pocket then boxing the stake.