M416 trailer progress

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Thu Mar 13, 2008 11:18 pm

I am sooooo jealous! :lol:

dloc_jeep_KJ · **Posted:** Fri Mar 14, 2008 1:43 am

man that looks great!!

good job. i would love to have that combo. jealousy is a bi...

Maximum Carnage · **Posted:** Fri Mar 14, 2008 8:25 am

You did a great job the trailer looks really nice; love theWilly’s Jeep with it.
If you ever find the need to get “rid” of the trailer let me know. :wink:

stick · **Posted:** Fri Mar 14, 2008 8:41 am

CDKJ wrote:

Is it just the photo or are the tyres on the trailer larger than the Willys?

Yes, the trailer tires are larger. It actually has 30x9.5 tires.

Thanks for all the kind words. :mrgreen:

dirtykj · **Posted:** Fri Mar 14, 2008 10:03 am

Outstanding!

dgeist · **Posted:** Fri Mar 14, 2008 10:40 am

stick wrote:

I gave the wheels a few coats of olive drab green:

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I think if you're going to use the trailer at all with the willys (for show, etc), then it's worth going to a blackwall look for authenticity. You could sand-off the white from the letters, sharpie them out, or remount with the letters inward (if those are reversible). Otherwise, a really outstanding combo.

stick · **Posted:** Fri Mar 14, 2008 8:28 pm

Agreed. Something needs done about those tires. I'd like to replace them with something more military looking. Maybe some mud terrains of some kind or maybe some Swampers. I really like the standard military NDT tires, but I've heard they don't do real well at highway speeds.

stick · **Post subject:** UPDATES 3/16/08

Few more updates:

Added some white star decals to complete the military look:

Added a spar tire carrier to the back. The carrier is either from an early CJ5 or from an M38A1. Either way it works well for my trailer application.

Mounted an ammo can up front to store gear, rope, tarp, tools, etc. It's got a rubber gasket and is waterproof.

Made some tarp supports out of PVC pipe. It should help to keep rain and debris out of the trailer while it's parked outside:

Added a cheap camo tarp for storage. I'm going to get a nice canvas tarp that fits a little better, but I had this camo tarp already, so it will do for now:

I also picked up a spare wheel:

bbo · **Joined:** Fri Sep 30, 2005 5:17 pm **Posts:** 382

awesome .. I am subscribing to this thread as a guide for my dream of a military trailer.

Rush345 · **Posted:** Sun Mar 16, 2008 9:54 pm

Even though you call it a cheap camo cover it retains the flavor that the trailer gives tied with the CJ it is just too cool who cares if it isn't authentic the theme and finish makes it too COOL all the same.

stick · **Posted:** Wed May 28, 2008 6:13 pm

UPDATE 5/28/08

I got some new tires for the trailer. The Goodyear Wranglers just didn't look right and I was having trouble finding a used spare in the 30x9.5 size anyway, so I decided to go with three new military tires:

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Wed May 28, 2008 7:39 pm

Two Thumbs Up! Looks great. Awesome job.

Sir Sam · **Posted:** Wed May 28, 2008 10:02 pm

Ohhhhhhh......stick = 97XJ_95YJ

I get it now.

scull20 · **Posted:** Wed May 28, 2008 10:29 pm

That really looks awesome...you should drive it out to Jersey for the Lead East "car show" Labor day weekend so I can get a better look at it

-Ryan

Cruiser · **Posted:** Wed May 28, 2008 11:01 pm

Stick,,
You got my trailer looking great! I just never had the time to do anything with it,, except run stuff to the dump.. Nice work,, and it looks great behind the willy's!
Steve

snowsport · **Joined:** Tue Oct 18, 2005 11:52 pm **Posts:** 1211

Great job on that trailer!

stick · **Posted:** Sun Jun 01, 2008 4:41 pm

Cruiser wrote:

Stick,,
You got my trailer looking great! I just never had the time to do anything with it,, except run stuff to the dump.. Nice work,, and it looks great behind the willy's!
Steve

Thanks Steve. I actually put more money into it than what I had originally planned (isn't that usually the case :lol:

) but I'm pleased with the way it turned out. I've used it to haul some stuff, but I haven't taken it camping yet, which is why I got the trailer in the first place.

Cruiser · **Posted:** Mon Jun 02, 2008 10:21 pm

I ended up coming out your way like two days after you picked up the trailer too.. I had to go to Muncy to see some friends.. I was planning on using it for camping too but the best plans seem to get put aside now and then. I have my other trailer split into little pieces now to rebuild into a camping trailer, but that is put on hold for now too. The jeep jk that I had when you were here is gone,, totaled, a new one in its place but I'm on the mend and am limited in what I can do for a couple more months..
Steve

Cruiser · **Posted:** Fri Jun 06, 2008 10:38 pm

Hey Stick,,
I might have a line on two factory rims,, you wouldn't be interested in stockers? If so let me know,, I should have them tomorrow.
Steve

stick · **Posted:** Wed Jun 25, 2008 5:29 pm

I added some Yakima 66" cross bars and Low Rider mounts to the M416 trailer. Now I can use my Yakima bike racks and kayak carriers on the trailer too:

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