M416 on my first post

[Airborne Lee]

I was just told about this forum and this is my first post.

I just completed a significant referb of a 1967 M416 trailer. This trailer was extremely rough. Beat up badly. The frame was in very good shape however. I was able to clean out the tub and make it useable.

I am in the process of trying to find a hard tonneau cover that will support load on top. Perhaps a tent.

Any idea's?

Here is a like to the pictures of the trailer. http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2089861910

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/pf510a0b84aa9e6431f11aca9067de253/e789ab5e.jpg

[Rezarf <><]

What a great little resto man! Good job!

I think if you search lids on this forum you will get some good ideas of what to do for your needs for a cover.

Rezarf <><

[MaddBaggins]

Welcome to the forum! And the trailer looks great!

[Jay S.]

Who makes those taillight boxes???? I like the way they look and function!

[Airborne Lee]

Honestly I don't know. I bought them at a local trailer mfg's retail store. There is no brand name on them. The store I got them from sells all types of parts. I wish I could help you more. ???

[RoundOut]

Welcome to the board and Nice Trailer!

[Willman]

Welcome to the ExPo!

Love the trailer!

Lid......I have never seen a hard tonneau cover for these.......Just about everyone is making steel lids for them.......

Their are some pretty cool builts on the site. Here are a few:

http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2681

http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2131

:)

[Schattenjager]

Seeing things like this pushes me a little closer to abandoning the idea of exoskeleton topper rack and just getting a trailer.

Welcome to ExPo!
:jumping:

[Willman]

Start Hijack........


Seeing things like this pushes me a little closer to abandoning the idea of exoskeleton topper rack and just getting a trailer.


Thats what i did!

Ohh and welcome to the club!!!!:shakin:

Trailer coming soon?

End of Hijack.......

[Schattenjager]

Yeah - the whole idea of trailer all setup and ready at a moments notice has a lot of appeal. Talk about a bug out bag... Anywho, I am exploring trailers now, gathering as much info as I can - it seems the prices are all over the place - and there are more models out there than I had guessed. Do I buy one ready to go (lots of $$$) or build a military? I like the later ideal so far...

This trailer is a really nice one! No matter what I get, the trailer will have more off road capability than that stinking, good for smooth road only, IFS Tacoma of mine...

[Tucson T4R]

Now that I have a trailer, I'm hooked. It's too nice to always be ready go with just water and food. Also when you set up camp, you disconnect and have your light rig all set to explore the more challenging local roads in the area. Perfect combo IMHO

[Airborne Lee]

thanks for all the feedback!

Clearly I have to have a top fabricated.

I have started looking for tents to put on top. That is also looking like a fab.

1400 plus for a tent. A tent? NO way. I don't care how well they mount and travel on top.