M416 purchase advice

[Southeast Overland]

Larry - the tires actually look OK. They are Coopers. The U-bolts look OK but I don't know about the axles, bearings and lights. It has been kept under cover for at least the past 2 years.

It definitely needs to be sandblasted and repainted. The old (think) military paint is coming off. I have all the metal I need to fix any rust problems from the left overs from my Pig.

I'm gonna try to do it...

 

[shermantank55]

Flat bed M716

Here's our flatbed before and after we built sides and tailgate for it. The suspension matches early Jeep so parts are easy. Wheel bearings were available. I found tires online.

 

[Southeast Overland]

Y'all might just shoot me...

 

[cruzzer]

Come on,, what did you get it for,,, talk man!

 

[Southeast Overland]

Sorry for the long delay - I just heard back from the owner. I should be picking up the trailer tomorrow. Once it is in hand I'll post up more pics and a price.

I did look at it one more time. It needs a new bed - but a piece of 16ga will fix that easily.

 

[Southeast Overland]

Its in my driveway!!! Pulled great - tires are good...I'll post some pics later.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

I'm pumped to see this!

 

[Southeast Overland]

I just had to take the wife out to dinner so pics will have to wait until tomorrow.

I'll end up replacing a few parts of the bed which are rusted but the else looks OK enough. I'll sandblast and repaint it once I finish the install of my rebuilt 2F in my Pig.

Will be sprung over too.

Parking break works perfect.

Front leg rest thingy retracts perfect.

 

[Southeast Overland]

Here are some pics of my M716. I'm going to use it as-is for awhile besides going through and making sure the taillights work. My Pig has to get back on the road first. After that any work on it will be minimal - money is tight. The most I'll do for awhile is sandblast and raddle can along with some 16 ga sheet for a new bed and I'll repack the wheel bearings also. Tires are good to go as-is.

Oops - sorry for the blurry pics.

 

[sseaman]

looks like a good place to start

 

[LDowney]

Late post on your M716 purchase ...

Here is a picture of my 716 loaded for the trip CMCC'09. Maybe this will give you ideas (good & bad) on how to use/load the trailer as you restore yours. I am happy with mine (except for my poor painting skills)

 

[Southeast Overland]

Well, this trailer is up for sale as I just bought a MUCH better one! I'll start a thread on the new one in a few weeks when I get back from a 2,600 mile road trip to MI in my Pig.