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M416 Scruples

Discussion in 'Jeep Trailer Tech' started by 1969 CJ-5, Jul 5, 2008.

  1. Jul 5, 2008
    1969 CJ-5

    1969 CJ-5 AZ Native

    Whiteman AFB Misouri
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    Found this sitting in front of the local scrap metal yard. Nearly hitched it up and brought it home. Figured I should be honest and hope it is there monday morning when the place opens so I can buy it. Hopefully no one with less Scruples gets the same idea I had. Pretty roygh but I know I can pick it up for the price of scrap.

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    1969 CJ-5, Jul 5, 2008
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  2. Jul 5, 2008
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    Looks more like a Bantam of some sort to me than a 416.
     
    sparky, Jul 5, 2008
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  3. Jul 5, 2008
    aallison

    aallison 74 cj6, 76 cj5. Has anyone seen my screwdriver?

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    Did someone just give it to the scrap place? Around here, they don't just leave scrap on the doorstep. But if it were me, I'd put a note on it to call me before scraping.

    Still a cool old trailer to pull behind a jeep.
     
    aallison, Jul 5, 2008
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  4. Jul 5, 2008
    Chris Insull

    Chris Insull All roads lead me back to the beach... 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    Good on you for being honest... Strange looking axle set-up, what with the coil springs and leaf springs. IF it's a true Bantam, the 4 side tub tie downs are not all that prevalent; but would be useful. If you get it, post the ACM number on the G-503 site and they'll be able to get you close on a production date. Would make a great project...:beer:
     
    Chris Insull, Jul 5, 2008
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  5. Jul 5, 2008
    CJjunk

    CJjunk < Fulltime 4x4

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    With bad tires and no plate I'd think that someone abandoned the trailer and scrap. Haul it off and bring it back when the scrap yard is open and sell the scrap. Then take the trailer home.
     
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  6. Jul 6, 2008
    1969 CJ-5

    1969 CJ-5 AZ Native

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    Gonna be there in the morning when they open if it is still there. The guy that owns/runs the place lets me pull junk out of his yard all the time cuz I bring him so muchall the time. I am betting it is abandoned cuz stuff is dropped at the gates there all weekend.
     
    1969 CJ-5, Jul 6, 2008
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  7. Jul 6, 2008
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    They're handy to have behind a Jeep long as they can carry stuff!
     
    sparky, Jul 6, 2008
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  8. Jul 6, 2008
    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I'd venture a guess of early Bantam civvie - early enough that it doesn't have the rear sheet metal side supports, and still has the drilled out spring hangers. I don't know wheels well enough to tell if those are combat wheels or not.
     
    Boyink, Jul 6, 2008
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