VanIsle_Greg
I think I need a bigger truck!
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.So what is your investiture to build a brand new M100 with off the shelf parts ? I realize that you don't have a lid or final paint on but to this point whats the damage ? I think that many here have spent large sums of money to get to this same point. For instance I have have read of $700 sand blasting quotes etc. Your trailer is brand new, not some back yard compromise. Don't mean to pry just very curious.
I am about to begin tearing down my Bantam trailer. What leaf springs& shackles did you buy? I am aware of the early CJ3/CJ5 fit of the leaves. Since I am not worried about maintaining a stock reproduction, I was wondering what advice you might have to keep the parts sourcing to a minimum, in terms of cash and acquisition. Once I replace the original Bantam axle to fit Toyota wheels, I may have to use some type of an extended shackle to lift the tub a bit. I don't want a spring over axle set up.
Thanks in advance for any info. I'm eagerly following your build...Looking GOOD!
I'm in a boating town and used to pay big money for starboard for projects. A friend who is a boatwright told me to stop using starboard and to go to 84 Lumber and buy Azek instead. Both are pvc board. Azek comes in 4x8 sheets very reasonably (around $160 a sheet). Thought I'd share if you haven't already spent big money on Starboard.
Very nice build so far. I really like your idea to keep from drilling the frame and tub.
I look forward to the future updates. Thanks