Simon's M416 Build

[sgv209]

I got the bed on the trailer this evening :victory: and the wiring done last night.

All thats left to do is finish the fenders and renew registration. Oh and some herculiner.

 

[cruisertoy]

How much did you pay for the tub to get cut and bent. I'm working with a company in Utah to do one for me. From the pictures it looks like the sides, ends and bottom are all seperate pieces?

 

[sgv209]

How much did you pay for the tub to get cut and bent. I'm working with a company in Utah to do one for me. From the pictures it looks like the sides, ends and bottom are all seperate pieces?

I paid 650 for the sheet metal on the trailer. 300 for materials and 350 for labor. And yes, the ends, sides, and bottom are separate. The pieces were cut on a water-jet and were absolutely perfect

 

[TacoDell]

looks real nice !

like the fact you bolted it down with tabs...

think I'll do the same to my M100 so's I can use it fer fishin'

 

[sgv209]

like the fact you bolted it down with tabs...

think I'll do the same to my M100 so's I can use it fer fishin'

It's bolted down with the tabs on the outside AND with 7 bolts securing the bottom floor to the cross members. This is from post #16. It shows the mounting on the bottom. Its the same mounting set-up that the M416 came with, just a little beefier

 

[Z Bronco]

Great looking trailer! You have inspired many of us to do this as well.

 

[sgv209]

Here is how the trailer stands now, I am waiting on some bedliner samples before I tackle that project.

I also reinforced my bumper and added a connector and a place for safety chains.

 

[sgv209]

I have had a few requests for the drawings I used to get the metal cut, so here they are.

 

[sgv209]

It's been a while since I have made any progress, but the trailer is ready for camping use

I just finished putting Monstaliner on the inside of the trailer this weekend, I should be able to start using it in a week or so once the liner fully cures. It is a two part roll on bed-liner that gets its texture from the roller instead of rubber bits inside it. It went on thicker than the herculiner I used on the inside of my jeep, and the sample they sent was nearly indestructible.

 

[Taco_Maverick]

That trailer is slick! Nice work sir.

 

[Borrego60]

Most excellent looking trailer,looks brand new,I really like the plans from the file.

 

[sgv209]

Thanks! I've spent way more time and money than I imagined I would. All those little things add up quickly.

 

[Borrego60]

They do add up quick,but look what you have,it's awsome.

 

[sgv209]

Don't get me wrong, I'm very pleased at how it came out and it was definitely worth it Now I just cant wait to go camping

 

[Patrickdenver]

Please help me.

I've enjoyed this thread and am asking you this question because I can't find the answer anywhrere.

What size wheel do you use for that 7.00-16 tire you have? I've spent about a month of lurking around forums and sites and just can't find an answer. Those tires are narrow (4.5" for the rim) but I can't find any wheels that actually FIT that tire anywhere. Could you give me a link or suggestion?

Thanks a lot.
Pat