Almost Done (10/07/2014)

The M416 is almost done. The tail lights have been wired and checked out and the power plug has been installed on Blue Goose. Also the bumper number panel (back face of the frame) has been painted white. A local engraver copied the information from the original data (VIN number) plate onto a new plate which has been installed on the right side of the rear panel of the tub. The information says that the trailer was manufactured by "DUNBAR KAPPLE", the serial number is "6-7098", and it was delivered (to Fort Lewis, WA) and inspected in "DEC 1965". The following pictures shows the trailer in it's almost complete condition.

The following things remain to be done:

• -Installing a Property tag at the front of the right side frame rail.
• -Putting white stars on the sides of the tub.
• -Putting white "U.S. Army" on the back of the tub.
• -Putting the black bumper numbers on the rear frame rail. Incidentally, they will be 6ADRA 35ADA HQ6T.
• -Putting a rubber floor mat in the tub.
• -Putting a ridge pole longitudinally on the tub to hold the tarp up a little allowing rain water to drain.
• -Putting a tarp on the tub.
• -And finally getting a title and license plate for the trailer.