M416 modification?

[Bad_al]

hello all I am new to this forum and am working on a an old m416 trailer. Trying to restore it and add stuff to it. One of my questions is about adding a portion between the back and the fender and between the front and the fender. I have no idea what they are called. I jave added a picture I found and circled the part I'm talking about. How do I make that part to be strong enough to step on it every now and then to reach something on top of a rack. Thanks.

 

[Ovrlnd Rd]

Simplest term would be "running boards" just like on a pickup.

 

[Bad_al]

Wow. Thanks. So I'm trying to figure out how I would add running boards on my m416 but make sure the are strong

 

[NatersXJ6]

Just about anything welded from steel will be strong enough to step on, slide under a pickup and look at the mounts for running boards.

strong enough to hit a tree or rock? ... different story and there really isn’t a “strong enough” for that... easy to replace is probably a better strategy there.

 

[mep1811]

Remember anything you mount to those "running boards" will be covered in mud , road grime and beat up with rocks.

 

[krick3tt]

Liberal use of gussets.

 

[CampStewart]

If you just want something to stand on then 1.25 diameter steel tubing in a U shape welded to trailer frame would be about the simplest thing to fabricate.

 

[jeepers29]

Remember anything you mount to those "running boards" will be covered in mud , road grime and beat up with rocks.

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Can you tell me what tongue jack that is on your trailer, please?

 

[Bad_al]

Thanks for all the posts guys. I'm gonna go ahead and weld a tube directly to the frame and use a gusset or 2. Hopefully that will do the job. Just need to make sure I do a good welding job I guess.

 

[mep1811]

Can you tell me what tongue jack that is on your trailer, please?

TJWK10 --- Croft Pneumatic Wheel Kit

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with a Bulldog internally swiveling jack

 

[Bad_al]

Ok next question is. Does anyone know of a place that sells or has available tubs for the m416. My tub has the tail cut out and is pretty rusty. I'm sure its workable but its gonna need alot of work. Thanks

 

[Ovrlnd Rd]

Here's one for a M100 which I believe is the same tub. Kind of pricey but you might be able to find someone else making reproductions for less. Or you might find just a replacement rear panel and have it welded in.

M100 TRAILER TUB - D&L Bensinger

TRAILER TUB COMPLETE WITH CORNER HANDLES 2 DRAIN HOLE IN FLOOR

www.dlbensinger.com

 

[jeepers29]

TJWK10 --- Croft Pneumatic Wheel Kit

Croft Trailer Supply is your One-Stop Trailer Shop. Buy trailers, parts and accessories, or have your trailer serviced or repaired by the best in the industry.

www.crofttrailer.com

with a Bulldog internally swiveling jack

Thank you.