Military Vehicles, March 1997,: Re: M100 Trailer Paint Scheme

Re: M100 Trailer Paint Scheme

stu ellis (stu@bit-net.com)
Sun, 16 Mar 1997 11:50:34 -0500

stu ellis wrote:
>
> shaver@imap1.asu.edu wrote:
> >
> > Rob,
> > Most M100 trailers were made during the early 50's, so they would
> > have been painted Semi-Gloss OD. Stars were usually painted on these
> > early trailers. Usually a 6 inch star on each side behind the fender,
> > and one on each end panel in the center. However, I have seen large 15
> > inch stars on some trailers.
> >
> > On Sun, 9 Mar 1997 RKiser8375@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > > Can anyone tell me what color an M100 1/4 ton trailer would have been painted
> > > originally? Also I am interested in whether stars would have been painted on
> > > trailer. Any pictures or descriptions would be greatly appreciated.
> > >
> > > Rob Kiser
> > > rkiser8375@aol.com
> > >
> Hi! The pictures I have seen of marked M100 trailers shows the stars in
> front of the fenders, not behind. Which is right? I also have an M100
> trailer coming from American Military next week.
> --
> Stu- Derry, NH, USA "Live Free Or Die"

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