AA1PR's 1966 Stevens M416 Build
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AA1PR's 1966 Stevens M416 Build
Ok so I bit the bullet and picked up one locally. I am not into military retoration, my is for off road & camping use
Even though I was originally gong to buy a M101 off Rovertrader on EXPO, [the national gaurd was up here fixing the roads and realized it was more (larger) than what I needed]
The guy I got it from had a service manual and records of all repairs in a binder. This trailer originally came from Plattsburg Airforce base, about 100 miles from here. Looks like the redcross got it & the seller acquired it from them later on.
had no issues getting it registered either
this may be a bit smaller than what I want but here is my project nonetheless
Here are a couple of short videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7gbvoeSA8A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozMJW...eature=related
I will add more photos/videos when it is light out to show what I have to work with...
Ground clearance
Our rough sanding shows the various layers of paints of different colors, it is not rust as previously thought, just paint showing through it must have peeled or cracked off & they kept covering it with additional layers, even though there are some small spots of rust mixed in there. The rough sanding allows the POR15 to grab hold. Not worried about it being perfectly smooth, as my intention is to cover the outside with the bed-liner as well.
And finally our finished coated side
Tomorrow we will Herculiner the sides we did today will warm(er) weather presents itself..
Even though I was originally gong to buy a M101 off Rovertrader on EXPO, [the national gaurd was up here fixing the roads and realized it was more (larger) than what I needed]
The guy I got it from had a service manual and records of all repairs in a binder. This trailer originally came from Plattsburg Airforce base, about 100 miles from here. Looks like the redcross got it & the seller acquired it from them later on.
had no issues getting it registered either
this may be a bit smaller than what I want but here is my project nonetheless
Here are a couple of short videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7gbvoeSA8A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozMJW...eature=related
I will add more photos/videos when it is light out to show what I have to work with...
Ground clearance
Our rough sanding shows the various layers of paints of different colors, it is not rust as previously thought, just paint showing through it must have peeled or cracked off & they kept covering it with additional layers, even though there are some small spots of rust mixed in there. The rough sanding allows the POR15 to grab hold. Not worried about it being perfectly smooth, as my intention is to cover the outside with the bed-liner as well.
And finally our finished coated side
Tomorrow we will Herculiner the sides we did today will warm(er) weather presents itself..
vermonttrailexplorer.com
2004 GMC Yukon, 4X4 SLT, 5.3L Vortex,
1966 Stevens M416 trailer too
"Now she is gone I got my Yukon"
2004 GMC Yukon, 4X4 SLT, 5.3L Vortex,
1966 Stevens M416 trailer too
"Now she is gone I got my Yukon"
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Re: AA1PR's 1966 Stevens M416 Build
Ground clearance
DSC_1036.jpg
Our rough sanding shows the various layers of paints of different colors, it is not rust as previously thought, just paint showing through it must have peeled or cracked off & they kept covering it with additional layers, even though there are some small spots of rust mixed in there. The rough sanding allows the POR15 to grab hold. Not worried about it being perfectly smooth, as my intention is to cover the outside with the bed-liner as well.
And finally our finished coated side
Tomorrow we will Herculiner the sides we did today will warm(er) weather presents itself...
DSC_1036.jpg
Our rough sanding shows the various layers of paints of different colors, it is not rust as previously thought, just paint showing through it must have peeled or cracked off & they kept covering it with additional layers, even though there are some small spots of rust mixed in there. The rough sanding allows the POR15 to grab hold. Not worried about it being perfectly smooth, as my intention is to cover the outside with the bed-liner as well.
And finally our finished coated side
Tomorrow we will Herculiner the sides we did today will warm(er) weather presents itself...
vermonttrailexplorer.com
2004 GMC Yukon, 4X4 SLT, 5.3L Vortex,
1966 Stevens M416 trailer too
"Now she is gone I got my Yukon"
2004 GMC Yukon, 4X4 SLT, 5.3L Vortex,
1966 Stevens M416 trailer too
"Now she is gone I got my Yukon"
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Re: AA1PR's 1966 Stevens M416 Build
Ok so its not perfect by any means, but solid enough I have no doubts
I got my little Mikie to do the dirty work tonight...
Interior floor, there is a dark brown & a light tan in the floor through all of the scratches & what not
Mikie grinding
Rear tailgate
Mikie inside trailer
Rear of trailer past tail gate
Bed interior, hard to tell what is dirt & what is actually rust
Front of trailer http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h39 ... C_5600.jpg
New Tire view
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h39 ... C_5601.jpg
Whole side view
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h39 ... C_5602.jpg
Starting rust shield coating
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h39 ... C_5604.jpg
Almost done with Rust Shield coating on bed floor
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h39 ... C_5603.jpg
My son also got the interior side panel spots addressed with the grinder wire brush & those coated as well, by the time I went out to check on him @ 6:30pm EST it was too dark to get a good photo of all he accomplished
still have to eventually think about what I am going to do or need for a tailgate & cover, those will be later
Oct 9th, my son started off sanding the rear & front of the trailer and applying the POR15 sealer, then we went to go take some autumn scenic photographs since the trees are ripe here this weekend, the sky, trees and temps are perfect !
After a couple of hours drying time, he then proceeded by giving the bed a second coat of Herculiner, after sweeping out all the leaves…
http://s1107.photobucket.com/user/flashphotoz/media/M416%20Trailer%20Project/313651_1896685876848_751003332_n.jpg.html
Added coating to both sides, plus front & rear of trailer as well
Not too sure now that I like the look of the lining on the exterior of the trailer, I guess I don’t have to worry about tree branch scratches etc
http://s1107.photobucket.com/user/flashphotoz/media/M416%20Trailer%20Project/DSC_1035.jpg.html
Now we need to work on a tailgate and lid/cover for the trailer. here you can see I have it dropping as a tailgate I have since redone this and it opens to the drivers side so you can safely enter & remove things from the passengers side
http://s1107.photobucket.com/user/flashphotoz/media/M416%20Trailer%20Project/DSC_1038.jpg.html
Come spring time we will work on the undercarriage.
Along edge of field
DSC_6137.jpg
In driveway
DSC_6119.jpg
I got my little Mikie to do the dirty work tonight...
Interior floor, there is a dark brown & a light tan in the floor through all of the scratches & what not
Mikie grinding
Rear tailgate
Mikie inside trailer
Rear of trailer past tail gate
Bed interior, hard to tell what is dirt & what is actually rust
Front of trailer http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h39 ... C_5600.jpg
New Tire view
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h39 ... C_5601.jpg
Whole side view
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h39 ... C_5602.jpg
Starting rust shield coating
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h39 ... C_5604.jpg
Almost done with Rust Shield coating on bed floor
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h39 ... C_5603.jpg
My son also got the interior side panel spots addressed with the grinder wire brush & those coated as well, by the time I went out to check on him @ 6:30pm EST it was too dark to get a good photo of all he accomplished
still have to eventually think about what I am going to do or need for a tailgate & cover, those will be later
Oct 9th, my son started off sanding the rear & front of the trailer and applying the POR15 sealer, then we went to go take some autumn scenic photographs since the trees are ripe here this weekend, the sky, trees and temps are perfect !
After a couple of hours drying time, he then proceeded by giving the bed a second coat of Herculiner, after sweeping out all the leaves…
http://s1107.photobucket.com/user/flashphotoz/media/M416%20Trailer%20Project/313651_1896685876848_751003332_n.jpg.html
Added coating to both sides, plus front & rear of trailer as well
Not too sure now that I like the look of the lining on the exterior of the trailer, I guess I don’t have to worry about tree branch scratches etc
http://s1107.photobucket.com/user/flashphotoz/media/M416%20Trailer%20Project/DSC_1035.jpg.html
Now we need to work on a tailgate and lid/cover for the trailer. here you can see I have it dropping as a tailgate I have since redone this and it opens to the drivers side so you can safely enter & remove things from the passengers side
http://s1107.photobucket.com/user/flashphotoz/media/M416%20Trailer%20Project/DSC_1038.jpg.html
Come spring time we will work on the undercarriage.
Along edge of field
DSC_6137.jpg
In driveway
DSC_6119.jpg
vermonttrailexplorer.com
2004 GMC Yukon, 4X4 SLT, 5.3L Vortex,
1966 Stevens M416 trailer too
"Now she is gone I got my Yukon"
2004 GMC Yukon, 4X4 SLT, 5.3L Vortex,
1966 Stevens M416 trailer too
"Now she is gone I got my Yukon"
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Re: AA1PR's 1966 Stevens M416 Build
10/8/11 Progress
My comparison of Rust Shield vs POR15
[video=youtube;t4-_JxDcF7o]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4-_JxDcF7o&feature=plcp[/video]
Our thick textured interior of the trailer now
My daughter working on sanding
Ground clearance
Our rough sanding shows the various layers of paints of different colors, it is not rust as previously thought, just paint showing through it must have peeled or cracked off & they kept covering it with additional layers, even though there are some small spots of rust mixed in there. The rough sanding allows the POR15 to grab hold. Not worried about it being perfectly smooth, as my intention is to cover the outside with the bed-liner as well.
And finally our finished coated side
Tomorrow we will Herculiner the sides we did today will warm(er) weather presents itself, soon it will be too cold to do any work like this
part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7gbvoeSA8A
part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozMJWN2m7xA
part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVlDnfgl ... 5&index=43
My comparison of Rust Shield vs POR15
[video=youtube;t4-_JxDcF7o]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4-_JxDcF7o&feature=plcp[/video]
Our thick textured interior of the trailer now
My daughter working on sanding
Ground clearance
Our rough sanding shows the various layers of paints of different colors, it is not rust as previously thought, just paint showing through it must have peeled or cracked off & they kept covering it with additional layers, even though there are some small spots of rust mixed in there. The rough sanding allows the POR15 to grab hold. Not worried about it being perfectly smooth, as my intention is to cover the outside with the bed-liner as well.
And finally our finished coated side
Tomorrow we will Herculiner the sides we did today will warm(er) weather presents itself, soon it will be too cold to do any work like this
part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7gbvoeSA8A
part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozMJWN2m7xA
part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVlDnfgl ... 5&index=43
vermonttrailexplorer.com
2004 GMC Yukon, 4X4 SLT, 5.3L Vortex,
1966 Stevens M416 trailer too
"Now she is gone I got my Yukon"
2004 GMC Yukon, 4X4 SLT, 5.3L Vortex,
1966 Stevens M416 trailer too
"Now she is gone I got my Yukon"
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more photos added of the work performed today
Herculiner bed coated
Bed finished and working on sides
Coating head board
Adding a second coat
decided it was time to alter the rear gate into a door. I thought that having it open to the passenger side was a safer option when traveleing per se
http://youtu.be/ayvMsuRjbvE
Herculiner bed coated
Bed finished and working on sides
Coating head board
Adding a second coat
decided it was time to alter the rear gate into a door. I thought that having it open to the passenger side was a safer option when traveleing per se
http://youtu.be/ayvMsuRjbvE
vermonttrailexplorer.com
2004 GMC Yukon, 4X4 SLT, 5.3L Vortex,
1966 Stevens M416 trailer too
"Now she is gone I got my Yukon"
2004 GMC Yukon, 4X4 SLT, 5.3L Vortex,
1966 Stevens M416 trailer too
"Now she is gone I got my Yukon"
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Re: AA1PR's 1966 Stevens M416 Build
Finally got some photos of her in use
2013-06-16083152_zps02cee891.jpg
DSC_3396_zps4a3b50ca.jpg
http://s1107.photobucket.com/user/flashphotoz/media/M416%20Trailer%20Project/DSC_3230_zps801683d7.jpg.html
DSC_3228_zps5ed2b713.jpg
http://s1107.photobucket.com/user/flashphotoz/media/M416%20Trailer%20Project/DSC_3231_zps05075873.jpg.html
2013-06-16083152_zps02cee891.jpg
DSC_3396_zps4a3b50ca.jpg
http://s1107.photobucket.com/user/flashphotoz/media/M416%20Trailer%20Project/DSC_3230_zps801683d7.jpg.html
DSC_3228_zps5ed2b713.jpg
http://s1107.photobucket.com/user/flashphotoz/media/M416%20Trailer%20Project/DSC_3231_zps05075873.jpg.html
vermonttrailexplorer.com
2004 GMC Yukon, 4X4 SLT, 5.3L Vortex,
1966 Stevens M416 trailer too
"Now she is gone I got my Yukon"
2004 GMC Yukon, 4X4 SLT, 5.3L Vortex,
1966 Stevens M416 trailer too
"Now she is gone I got my Yukon"
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Re: AA1PR's 1966 Stevens M416 Build
Ok to complete the trailer a bit more we finally added a tailgate. it was cut in the back anyways from the previous owner hacking it up, its not perfect but better for my use
for this I opted to go with 1/4 aluminum diamond plate.
now I dont have to worry about stuff falling out the back etc
photos later when I go back
the next & probably not last thing is some sort of cover for the trailer
scoured the forum & found a few interesting ideas I may contemplate & try
Also changed out the mil lights for waterproof/submersible lights, even though they need to be raised in my opinion
I have been thinking I need a cover for mine
my idea is made from 1/2 plywood
I want to be able to acess the trailer from both ends seperately
from the toungue end a 2ft lid
so I am thinking a 1ft section across the middle after that will fixed in place
& then finishing up with say a 4ft or whatever teh correct length section on the rear
on the top will be those thule upright bike carriers mounts, so when both lids are closed & locked the bikes can be mounted there
this allows me to keep a better eye on them as we are traveling
that way all the good gear can be covered up & locked up while the bikes remain above & upright & even those can be locked up with maybe a simple eye bolt through the middle fixed section
let me insert a simple drawing to get your opinion(s)
http://s1107.photobucket.com/user/flash ... 9.jpg.html
for this I opted to go with 1/4 aluminum diamond plate.
now I dont have to worry about stuff falling out the back etc
photos later when I go back
the next & probably not last thing is some sort of cover for the trailer
scoured the forum & found a few interesting ideas I may contemplate & try
Also changed out the mil lights for waterproof/submersible lights, even though they need to be raised in my opinion
I have been thinking I need a cover for mine
my idea is made from 1/2 plywood
I want to be able to acess the trailer from both ends seperately
from the toungue end a 2ft lid
so I am thinking a 1ft section across the middle after that will fixed in place
& then finishing up with say a 4ft or whatever teh correct length section on the rear
on the top will be those thule upright bike carriers mounts, so when both lids are closed & locked the bikes can be mounted there
this allows me to keep a better eye on them as we are traveling
that way all the good gear can be covered up & locked up while the bikes remain above & upright & even those can be locked up with maybe a simple eye bolt through the middle fixed section
let me insert a simple drawing to get your opinion(s)
http://s1107.photobucket.com/user/flash ... 9.jpg.html
vermonttrailexplorer.com
2004 GMC Yukon, 4X4 SLT, 5.3L Vortex,
1966 Stevens M416 trailer too
"Now she is gone I got my Yukon"
2004 GMC Yukon, 4X4 SLT, 5.3L Vortex,
1966 Stevens M416 trailer too
"Now she is gone I got my Yukon"
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or maybe something like this will fit my needs better
where the light green section is fixed
& the dark green section opens upwards towards the lighter colored section; since the rear tailgate opens in that direction the pieces would be cut on a 45 degree angle to hopefully create a somewhat weather tight closing
http://s1107.photobucket.com/user/flash ... 6.jpg.html
where the light green section is fixed
& the dark green section opens upwards towards the lighter colored section; since the rear tailgate opens in that direction the pieces would be cut on a 45 degree angle to hopefully create a somewhat weather tight closing
http://s1107.photobucket.com/user/flash ... 6.jpg.html
vermonttrailexplorer.com
2004 GMC Yukon, 4X4 SLT, 5.3L Vortex,
1966 Stevens M416 trailer too
"Now she is gone I got my Yukon"
2004 GMC Yukon, 4X4 SLT, 5.3L Vortex,
1966 Stevens M416 trailer too
"Now she is gone I got my Yukon"
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- Posts: 20
- Joined: December 5th, 2013, 12:18 am
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Re: AA1PR's 1966 Stevens M416 Build
little Mikie & I did this to the old gal with 3/4" plywood & 1/4x20 hardware & a little paint to keep the wood sort of protected from the possible rain tonight
even built a shelf in there
then on the flat top is going 3 or 4 Thule upright bike trays I got off CL this evening for $35
even built a shelf in there
then on the flat top is going 3 or 4 Thule upright bike trays I got off CL this evening for $35
vermonttrailexplorer.com
2004 GMC Yukon, 4X4 SLT, 5.3L Vortex,
1966 Stevens M416 trailer too
"Now she is gone I got my Yukon"
2004 GMC Yukon, 4X4 SLT, 5.3L Vortex,
1966 Stevens M416 trailer too
"Now she is gone I got my Yukon"
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- Posts: 20
- Joined: December 5th, 2013, 12:18 am
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Re: AA1PR's 1966 Stevens M416 Build
http://youtu.be/OVlDnfglipI
decided it was time to alter the rear gate into a door. I thought that having it open to the passenger side was a safer option when traveleing per se
http://youtu.be/ayvMsuRjbvE
decided it was time to alter the rear gate into a door. I thought that having it open to the passenger side was a safer option when traveleing per se
http://youtu.be/ayvMsuRjbvE
vermonttrailexplorer.com
2004 GMC Yukon, 4X4 SLT, 5.3L Vortex,
1966 Stevens M416 trailer too
"Now she is gone I got my Yukon"
2004 GMC Yukon, 4X4 SLT, 5.3L Vortex,
1966 Stevens M416 trailer too
"Now she is gone I got my Yukon"