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Finished up my M416 trailer

Discussion in 'Towing' started by EVILSTI, Jun 10, 2011.

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  1. Jun 10, 2011 at 8:56 AM
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    EVILSTI

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    EVILSTI [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I bought a solid 1967 M416 military trailer this winter to tow behind my Tacoma. I pulled the tub off the frame and sandblasted everything. Then everything got a coating of POR15 and then I sprayed everything with truck bed coating. Also rewired lights and switched them over to 12v. Im pretty happy with the finished product. Only thing I might still do is the spring over. :D

    The day I got it home
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    Few pics during build
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    Just missing fenders
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    Done
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    EVILSTI, Jun 10, 2011
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  2. Jun 10, 2011 at 8:58 AM
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    Haha...not doing it...can't make me!
    Hell ya, I love it! How much time and cost if you don't mind me asking?
     
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  3. Jun 10, 2011 at 9:00 AM
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    Pugga

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    Very nice! Are you going to hit the rims with some rattle can also?
     
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  4. Jun 10, 2011 at 9:01 AM
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    my neighbor has one..wonder if he'd sell it..haha
     
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  5. Jun 10, 2011 at 9:07 AM
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  6. Jun 10, 2011 at 9:09 AM
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    TanSR5x4 Hold my beer and watch this

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    how long is it? and how much did you get it for? if you dont mind me asking

    i saw on the other day and i want one soooooo bad!
     
    TanSR5x4, Jun 10, 2011
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  7. Jun 10, 2011 at 9:13 AM
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    That's dope! Looks good!
     
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  8. Jun 10, 2011 at 9:27 AM
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    CLICK ON SIGNATURE>>>>
    Sweet
     
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  9. Jun 10, 2011 at 9:33 AM
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    Thanks!!!:D

    $500 for the trailer + the 100 miles each way to go get it. $50 for can of POR15. Not sure the cost for all the new Grade8 hardware and other odds and ends. Maybe $50-$75. I saved every receipt for everything I bought for it. (I do that with all my vehicles I build :)) I just havent calculated total cost yet. All the sandblasting was the most time consuming and shitty part of it. I would guess maybe around $700 total cost.

    Yeah. Just been lazy.

    $500 and check out this info plate for dimensions. :thumbsup:

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    EVILSTI, Jun 10, 2011
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  10. Jun 10, 2011 at 9:38 AM
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    How old are those tires? Going to upgrade those? Old trailer tires make me nervous if any weight is on them.
     
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  11. Jun 10, 2011 at 9:50 AM
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    They aren't originals. They are a little dry looking in a few spots. They will be getting peplaced also when I find a deal on a set.
     
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  12. Jun 10, 2011 at 10:08 AM
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    Nice! :thumbsup:
     
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  13. Jun 10, 2011 at 10:10 AM
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    NIce!!
     
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  14. Jun 10, 2011 at 10:14 AM
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    That came out great. I've been looking for a solid M416 for cheap. I found a Bantam Trailer that was beat to $hit but it's functional. Again very nice build and good job on all the work. :D
     
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  15. Jun 10, 2011 at 10:27 AM
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    Nice trailer
     
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  16. Jun 10, 2011 at 10:36 AM
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    That is awesome! Great work and find! I've been wanting to buy one and use it for camping...you know.. put a pop up tent on it and all that good stuff! :thumbsup:
     
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  17. Jun 10, 2011 at 10:45 AM
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    Looks great, these little trailers are awesome!

    I just got mine back from being painted a mustard color to go with my FJ40. Now it is time to do the bearings and then the wiring.

    I wish I had the original taillights for mine.
     
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    You should've painted it white to match your truck. of course leave the frame black and then paint those wheels black too. Great utility trailer for whatever.
     
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    Sweet trailer! I haven't yet convinced my wife that I need one, but I'll keep working on her....
     
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