right now i cant really afford one, untill i find job
I kind of get a kick out of getting a "piece of junk" and bringing it back to life,
unless it's totaly destroyed (run over by tank condition) it can be rebuilt
I also don’t have a problem with basket cases, or just a chassis, where I need to find a tub somewhere else
Most of my projects have been like that Johnny cash song "one piece at a time"
i wouldent mind any "jeep trailer" such as a M416, M100, or a bantam
I’m not too picky
Mike
You might consider then a Canadian 1/4 Ton trailer. I have the M101 CDN2; It is a 1992 built version of the M416, with many added improvements.
The M101, is in fact a Unibody design where the tub and chasis are one. The M416 was a bolted on body to a chasis. The only bolted pieces on the M101 are the A-Frame tongue, and the suspension.
I don't remember the contract end for the M416, but I believe it was around 1968, so you can get an idea of what conditoin some of the trailers can be found in.
Improvements on the M101, are 3/16" steel re-inforced waste, and corners. Smaller drain holes in each of the four corners(No bulit in Plugs). Recessed cargo tie-downs in the tub. And heavy duty bar-stock grab irons on the front and rear of the tub.
Most of the contract were not put into service and because of this, are in excellent to near new condition. They have however been stored outside since being built so there will be some degree of surface rust. Also, the assembly of the tub were tack welds spaced apart and the gaps filled with caulk. If the caulk has dried out which it will in most cases, there may be some need to replace metal, and re-caulk.
They're around and when i was looking for my 1/4 ton trailer, two years ago, found more of the M101's than the M416's.
Good Luck.
