M416 Trailer

[IH8RDS]

How many of you out there are building of have build a M416 trailer?

I have been building one for about 3 months now. Anyone looking for a good project/offroad trailer really ought to consider this.

Here is the thread that I have been updating on MPJAI.com
M416 Buildup

 

[imma honky]

off topic, but where do you find trailers like that?

 

[IH8RDS]

I bought mine from a friend for $250. You can find them on E-Bay all the time. Some of them get pretty pricy but I have seen them go for less than $500. There in one on there now.

http://search.ebay.com/m416_W0QQfkrZ1QQfromZR8

 

[IH8RDS]

Here's some examples of completed trailers

 

[imma honky]

ok, next question. Is there a website with info on different models?
BTW, that thing looks pimp.

 

[IH8RDS]

ok, next question. Is there a website with info on different models?

Here's a good website of the different trailers out there.

http://members.aol.com/brimiljeep/WebPages/JeepTrailerPage.html

 

[Highlander]

OOOOHHHHHHH!!! I WANT ONE!!!


oh wait I know where one is thats moslty done(and painted red)......*L*

 

[IH8RDS]

OOOOHHHHHHH!!! I WANT ONE!!!


oh wait I know where one is thats moslty done(and painted red)......*L*

Hey whats up Wyn! :wierd: I know I have bored you with that thread already :wave:

 

[IH8RDS]

Some links to restos:

http://groups.msn.com/M416
http://www.vegasauto.net/m416/
http://www.jeepsonly.com/project1/m416.html
http://www.film.queensu.ca/CJ3B/HubbardTrailers/Bantam.html
http://members.aol.com/brimiljeep/WebPages/JeepTrailerPage.html

 

[Highlander]

Hey whats up Wyn! :wierd: I know I have bored you with that thread already :wave:

Pretty soon it will be the largest on the board!!! *L*

in between your thread and chris's 258 build for his XJ we're gonna need a bigger board....*L*

 

[REDDOGG.XJ]

You were asking on the other tread about stripping the paint, you could always go with a chemical stripper or what I've been using lately is a Cleaning Disc from 3M. go to WWW.EASTWOOD.COM part# 13395. 4 ½” or 7” they really cut through the paint and rust, down side is there pricey and they don’t last all that long. They cheaper through Eastwood but you could pick one up at Lowe’s just to try; at least they carry them at my store. There is another brand that makes them (can’t think of the name right off) but Lowe’s carries then also for a few bucks less.

 

[IH8RDS]

I was worried about the mess with chemicals. I ended up using 60 grit flapper disks and a knotted wire. I'm pretty sure the disks where 3M. They worked really well. I am going to sandblast it soon to get all of the nooks a crannys and hard reach areas. Then I just have to diplcolor the inside of the tub and spray the outside.

 

[XTrmXJ]

Scott just bring it over, and Ill introduce you to MR. Sandblaster... If you want we can Spray your Trailer, My CJ7 Frame, and My Bike frame all at once with some POR15 at my House

 

[IH8RDS]

Sounds good to me. Now I just need a kitchen pass :laugh3:

 

[IH8RDS]

Rounding 3rd base.

Just need to do the bed liner and register it. It will don the licence plate IH8RDS2 :laugh3:

 

[Gil BullyKatz]

Very well done...

I'm always tempted to pick one up from

http://www.govliquidation.com/

Every now and then there's a few at Rock Island and Great Lakes...

 

[XJ_ranger]

Rounding 3rd base.

Just need to do the bed liner and register it. It will don the licence plate IH8RDS2 :laugh3:

looks like the trailer is taller than the XJ

need some more lift there buddy!

 

[Highlander]

*LOL*

I just said the same thing on our club board.

I think we're working on that in the next week or so.

 

[IH8RDS]

DONE!!

 

[ACE]

Wow! Great job. I actually wanted to do the same thing a while back but the closest surplus place wanted between 1500.00 - 3500.00 for them in "fair" condition.