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Thanks Plym49. You have been helpful.

Thanks Plym49. I think I am just going to price out a piece of 12 or 14 gauge sheet metal and weld in a new bed floor. Probably also going to try and weld up the rear panel or even make a tailgate. Searching the web now for examples on hinges, latching mechanisms, and fabbed support...

Plym49. Thanks! More good advice. I like the plywood idea, yet I can imagine that a lot of moisture would get trapped between the floor and the wood. Even if I coat the existing floor with POR15, rusty metal primer or whatever, I still think trapped moisture is bad moisture. However...

Thanks Mark. I knew I could count on you for some helpful advice and photos. I have been looking over on Expedition Portal as well. Just trying to get as many ideas as possible before I start on this one. I literally just finished up my M101A2 today (well 95% done anyway). Widened the...

Good ideas... Thanks. There is actually an aftermarket auto panel supplier just down the street from me. I will stop in and see what they want for replacement pickup bed floor sections. Might be cheaper buying the pickup bed sections than buying a sheet metal floor. Thanks!

Thanks Tigger. Yeah, I could just weld it back in. It was cut with a torch and as I am sure you know, the torch makes a much wider cut than say a saw or cutoff wheel. If I weld it back together, I will probably have to use some sheet metal patch to span the seam. I am currently looking...

About a week ago I posted photos of a M416 trailer that was for sale and asked for opinions regarding it's value. Needless to say I bought the trailer for what I thought was a fair price. Now I have to address all of its problems. I am looking to make this trailer "serviceable" again and am...