While I have the time and access to the pictures, here's a project I worked on in 09. This is the trailer
that went with me on my little portion of the Trans Continental Convoy, and has also done 71.5 MPH.
You guessed it, I found this M416 in a farmers pasture, once used to haul wood behind a tractor. Paid $375
Step 1 begin the sanding to reveal the original stars and number locations so I can put them back like original.
PB Blaster in hand I took off the tub and headed to the spring shop to rebuild the springs. No DIY this time, I had money in 09.
A coat of epoxy primer and time to take care of some "in service" damage the Army never fixed. Banged out what I could.
Damage repaired with 2 coats of 24087 and replaced the undercoating on the tub. This trailer goes with my 64 Kaiser.
Patched up a few frays in the harness and M561 tail light lenses installed on the original light housings.
Reassembled with all new grade 8 hardware. I've never re-stenciled it so it still looks like this.
Adjustment the brake and repacked the bearings. It tows straight and is not a useless piece of equipment for me.
I tow this thing all over to rallys and events, especially when camping to comfortably carry all my stuff.
It cost me more than I expected to complete and now I have another 416 to do as well as a M762 project.
Rainman
M416 Trailer Project
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M416 Trailer Project
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Re: M416 Trailer Project
Nice project detail Rain, thanks for sharing Turned out real nice!
1976 M151A2 4 Color Cammo Mutt, aquired August 09
1976 or 7? M151A2 "Miss Sandy" Driver, aquired May 2010
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1976 or 7? M151A2 "Miss Sandy" Driver, aquired May 2010
Former owner M151A2 "Miss Saigon" Vietnam Rescue Sold Sept 09
Fond appreciation for the M151 Breed!!
Re: M416 Trailer Project
Look real nice Rainman. Real nice
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Re: M416 Trailer Project
Me too....I like it
Ralph
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1967 M416
1947 Bantam TC-3 trailer
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1967 M151A1
1967 M151A1
1967 M416
1947 Bantam TC-3 trailer
If The Phone Don't Ring ... You'll Know It's Me
Airborne Ranger CIB Vietnam
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Re: M416 Trailer Project
Mine could use a similar resto, Should I just ship it to you? No rush.
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2 M151A2s, M416 trailer, M274A5 Mule,
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Paper edition http://www.blurb.com/books/1646321
IOS ebook iBookstore: http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id598605516
2 M151A2s, M416 trailer, M274A5 Mule,
Former Army Aviator, Bien Hoa, VN 1968-69
Mustang Gunship Platoon Commander
68th Assault Helicopter Company 'Top Tigers'
Central Florida and France