How I spent the Winter of 13-14

capescw · Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 4:00 pm Post subject: How I spent the Winter of 13-14

Enjoyed the shows in the area, but wanted to travel a BIT further, and at a speed in excess 0f 45 mph.

Here's how I'm gonna do it, see my web page for more pix!

www.bill-capes.com/insanity

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"Frugality keeps me in the Game"
1952 M38 Project "Lazarus"
1951(?) M100 Trailer
1956-60 USAF Special Weapons Program
http://www.bill-capes.com/insanity - Updated 04/26/14

RICKG · Member Joined: Aug 31, 2010 Posts: 1741 Location: SO IDAHO

You're nuts Bill and so much better off because of it!!
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keep 'em rollin'
RICKG MC 51986 DOD 01-52, '50 CJ3a

sonny · Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 7:46 pm Post subject:

I loved your website and your "if I ain't got it, I'll make it" spirit.
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1951 M38, 1952 M38, 1952 M100,1946 Bantam T3-C, RT-66/GRC, PP-112/GR, MT-299, DT-44 Mine Detector, MVPA # 33068, PMVPA CO

wilfreeman · Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 8:01 pm Post subject:

Excellent step by step Bill! Looks like you know how to fabricate - great job! I really like the converted boat trailer idea - I am using a car hauler right now that is about 6' longer than the Jeep, too low to the ground and too heavy. Any idea how much yours weighs? Mine is around 1,700#.
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Matt
1953 M38a1
1964 USMC M38a1
'51 USMC M100 trailer, '54 M100 trailer, '90 M101a1 trailer
Http://wilfreeman.wordpress.com (M38a1 build blog)
http://m38a1usmc.wordpress.com (USMC M38a1 rebuild blog)

capescw

My buddies at the transfer station are getting a new scale within 1-2 weeks. I'll check the weight and get back to you when it's done.
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"Frugality keeps me in the Game"
1952 M38 Project "Lazarus"
1951(?) M100 Trailer
1956-60 USAF Special Weapons Program
http://www.bill-capes.com/insanity - Updated 04/26/14

oilleaker1 · Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2014 6:54 am Post subject:

Wow Bill!!!!!!!! You really are a do it to it guy! I admire your passion. You get to relive your past and have fun. You also can fix anything that goes wrong wherever you are at. Any hobbyist that has a shop and does what you do , would gladly open his doors and help you out if you have problems on the road. I sure would! Now drive it like you stole it! John

BullRun · Member Joined: Mar 10, 2009 Posts: 459

Wow Bill! I like your style!

Hawkshadow · Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 8:44 pm Post subject:

Great build diary! I love the trailer idea. Thanks for sharing.
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Jordan

M38 CDN
52-30718

capescw · Posted: Sat May 03, 2014 9:10 pm Post subject: Follow-up on weight

Had it weighed today - 1050 pounds, 200 pounds of that is the steel wheel tracks, 20 ft. of M12.5x10 construction steel, plus another 100 lbs. of cross bracing.

Add 2625 lbs of M38 Jeep, grosses out at 3675 lbs. I'm towing with a V6 Ford Explorer and no problems!
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"Frugality keeps me in the Game"
1952 M38 Project "Lazarus"
1951(?) M100 Trailer
1956-60 USAF Special Weapons Program
http://www.bill-capes.com/insanity - Updated 04/26/14

wilfreeman · Posted: Sun May 04, 2014 6:24 am Post subject:

Thanks for the info Bill!
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Matt
1953 M38a1
1964 USMC M38a1
'51 USMC M100 trailer, '54 M100 trailer, '90 M101a1 trailer
Http://wilfreeman.wordpress.com (M38a1 build blog)
http://m38a1usmc.wordpress.com (USMC M38a1 rebuild blog)

jonesal · Posted: Wed May 21, 2014 7:34 am Post subject:

What a labor of love. I'm impressed.

Al Jones
'55 M38A1


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