M127A2C recovery from Greenville today

[jasonjc]

My M129 looks the same way, I hoped it was right

 

[bulldog_mack13]

Yes sir, once again thank you. I was starting to worry and now im wondering why it was designed like that. I guess I will keep this thread up to date with pictures as I go along. , Jay

 

[Chief_919]

Mounted like that they work for each axle much like a quarter elliptical spring set. They work against the center mount below it, so they are inverted.

 

[powerhouseduece]

I'll go take a look at mine tomorrow. Last I remember, mine are slightly bent just like them.

 

[bulldog_mack13]

Picked up a almost new set of float pads from John W. today. Mine were... tooth picks. Im going to start re doing the wood deck on one side due to some rot issues. Il keep posting pics and stuff to show the progress. -Jay

 

[jasonjc]

The pads that came with mine aren't too good either. I may make some new one with treated wood or maybe that composit decking stuff. So it will not rot so fast. Just one more thing to add to my list,let's now that will be page #45,694

 

[Ferroequinologist]

Great find and save Jay! an M818 isn't complete without a trailer of some kind!

 

[bigugh20]

The 818 looks great Jay, looks even better with a trailer behind it.

 

[bulldog_mack13]

Thanks again guys. I agree if you have any tractor you need a trailer on the back. They are not complete without one.

I am pulling 50% of the deck tomorrow and replacing it. And its 30% painted 686 CARC.

 

[Armada]

Keep the pics of the restoration coming! If it turns out even half as good as your tractor did, it will be one sweet ride.

 

[bulldog_mack13]

Pulling wood and re decking the trailer. Should be done in a couple weeks.

 

[jasonjc]

What are you useing for the decking??

 

[bulldog_mack13]

Updated, 99% done - Jay

 

[Castle Bravo]

Looks great, Jay.

I'm going to go get mine today so I can paint it.

 

[Chief_919]

Sharp!

 

[CGarbee]

Looking sharp Jay. Nice to see that I am sandwhiched between folks with tractors/trailers...

 

[bulldog_mack13]

Today I went out and spent 4 hours sanding and cleaning the front rack on the M127. I sanded all the oak and made it look new. The pictures really dont show how nice both sides turned out. Im doing all the metal tomorrow then the paint job later this week. -Jay

 

[markmontana]

Jay- what size tires is the trailer made for- and is that what you have on it? Looks real good- btw.

 

[bulldog_mack13]

11.00-20 is what its made for and 11.00-20 is whats on it. Same as the tractor. Thanks for the comment

 

[bulldog_mack13]

She has a nice rack now.. I was suprised how nice it cleaned up. - Jay