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M-416...worth the price?

Discussion in 'Jeep Trailer Tech' started by SHANK, Apr 25, 2010.

  1. Apr 25, 2010
    SHANK

    SHANK Member

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    Went to look at this M-416 today. Over-all excellent condition. It's all there as far as I could tell. Deck is solid and no holes noted anywhere else. The only things I noticed was the guy cut the rear panel and made a tailgate and hacked it up, one tire won't hold air and it's also missing the serial number plate.

    What do you guys think? Is the "tailgate" a big negative? Worth $600?

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    SHANK, Apr 25, 2010
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  2. Apr 25, 2010
    wheelie

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    For me, the tailgate work is a negative. The missing VIN plate is abig negative. I'm a known cheapskate and while the trailer does appear to be in good condtion, except the tailgate, I'd have a hard time giving more than 3 or 4 hunnerd for it. In PA, no VIN plate and probrbly no title is a HASSLE.
     
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  3. Apr 25, 2010
    SHANK

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    Thanks for the tip...
     
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  4. Apr 30, 2010
    78-5r

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    While I agree with the pricing in the $400 range...here in Florida a few of us have just registered them as a home made trailer with a weight of less than 500#. And we have the data plates on ours.

    It's difficult to get an actual title here for a military vehicle..especially one that isn't motored. Not sure what the laws are in your state(s) but it may be something to check in to.
     
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  5. Apr 30, 2010
    SHANK

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    He has two others but not in as good of shape. They do, however, have the VIN plate. I'm wondering if the trade off of a VIN plate versus deck rust holes is worth it...Thanks to all that have responded.
     
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  6. Apr 30, 2010
    sparky

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    The VIN tag doesn't bother me much, but I've never lived anywhere that I needed one for my 416.

    However, the shoddy tailgate job does. I agree with the above assessments, lop off a couple hundred for that.

    Mine was solid, little surface rust, some deformation in the bed floor, but sold it for ~$600 with no VIN no title, none necessary in OK/KS/NE where I've dealt with it.
     
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  7. Apr 30, 2010
    SHANK

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    I like the idea of a well made tailgate and plain to check with a local weld shop to see if they can repair this one. I don't see too many of these for sale in our area and am having a hard time letting it go...
     
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  8. Apr 30, 2010
    sparky

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    From my experiences, a well made tailgate on one of these would be useful.
     
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  9. Apr 30, 2010
    DanStew

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    I actually like teh way they have the tailgate locking ont othe body. I havnt thoguht of a sliding pin setup throguh the top tubing. But it is a hack job in every other way.
     
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  10. Apr 30, 2010
    SHANK

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    That's probably the only good part of the gate.
     
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  11. Apr 30, 2010
    jpflat2a

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    supply, demand, and condition are always the three variables.
    I'd try to negotiate and tell him why
    go from there....
    but I'll bet he can find another buyer pretty easily.
     
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  12. Apr 30, 2010
    all4jpn

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    is he sure the title and data plate from one of the others doesnt belong on that one........ yes i grew up in ny
     
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  13. Apr 30, 2010
    jeep2003

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    can you get one of his crappier ones also and use the vin and tailgate to make one good one?
     
    jeep2003, Apr 30, 2010
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  14. Jul 4, 2010
    andy howell

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    i went to vintage power wagons in iowa to pick up a bed for a wc 51 & they had a pile of m416 trl tubs piled up, been a couple years ago. the wanted $250 each for them, no fenders. i only paid $250 for two complete nice m416 last time i bought any, but the boys here are right- kinda pricey for a hacked up trl.
    andy
     
    andy howell, Jul 4, 2010
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  15. Jul 4, 2010
    nickmil

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    A nice M-416 around here brings $750 all day long, but that is for a nice original one that is not hacked or modified and at worst has minor surface rust.
     
    nickmil, Jul 4, 2010
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