M101A2
Painted the original issue Jack handle brick red.
It’s not tactical, but practical.
Stripped old coating off rims and sprayed green zinc chromate primer on front and back.
Once fully dry (takes 48 hours) will paint them either CARC green or black.
Did front gate modification. So much easier access.
Took off brake levers. Whomever installed these originally didn’t do it correctly. Hardware missing and one was frozen from lack of lube.
Correctly reassembled and reinstalled levers. Both adjustment knobs freed and lubed.
New grade 8 hardware for mounting. Old hardware was mismatched and abused.
All new reflectors installed. One was very rusty behind it.
After removing rust, I sprayed fluid film for corrosion protection. Excess was cleaned off after picture taken.
I installed these too soon and have to take them back off and clean off Fluid Film.
Painting trailer next week, weather permitting.
It’s going back to 383 green.
Installed extension hose for brake vent.
I have a NOS cap that eliminates this setup but cannot find it.
I put it in a place where I wouldn’t lose it…… Yea, that worked out well.
Also bought NOS tailgate chains and handles.
Will install those after paint.
Have all rust spots cleaned and primed.
The last time this trailer was painted, it was done very sloppy. Extremely thick in most areas.
Needs a complete stripping but that’s impractical since it will be used a lot. Definitely not a show piece.