M146 Completed

[Armada]

Thought I'd post a few before and after pics of the M146 refurb. Was hoping to have it ready for the Clare Michigan show a couple weeks ago but didn't make it. This is going to be our new deer camp trailer. The deuce just didn't quite have enough room. We will be able to get EVERYTHING in this trailer and still have room.
I got all of my paint from the local PPG shop. I stressed the tan needed to be flat but it turned out more of a low luster satin. Oh well, at least it will clean up easier.
I used a 2 part epoxy primer and the trailer took 2 coats. About a gallon of paint mixed 2:1 gave me 2 gallons of primer. PPG didn't have the recipe for the FSN color so they did a computer match of the truck color. The job took 2 coats of color. I used 2 gallons of color, mixed with catalyst and hardener. I did not paint the top of the trailer as it is coated in silver roof sealer. Seemed like the little details of the resto took the most time, like putting in new marker lights, prepping all the small pieces and parts, drilling out old corroded bolts and screws, etc. I enjoy it though, it is relaxing and theraputic for me.

 

[clinto]

Armada, I'd like to be the first to ask you to leave Steel Soldiers…….

Your continued excellence is making all of us look bad!


As always, an outstanding job and real attention to detail.

Bravo

 

[Armada]

A few more.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Wow, nice job. If you need more therapy, I have an M109, M35a2c and an M62 you can paint.

 

[Armada]

Thanks guys!

 

[neilhendrix]

More pics, any of the inside? Very nice set up !!

 

[Armada]

The inside just got a good cleaning, plugged holes in the floor where cabinets or racks were mounted, fixed screens and windows, stripped and painted the ceiling, etc. I'd still like to paint the walls and floor yet. Maybe add a couple fold down bunks that attach to the side walls.

 

[Armada]

I also need to locate some new blackout covers if anybody has a source for them.

 

[54reo]

VERY nice work!

 

[neilhendrix]

Thanks, You gotta have bunks. I have a 7X14 I take over on Cape Lookout on a ferry fishing .. I call it the Dawg Hse. I`d love to have your`s over there for some serious surf fishing .. Great Job

 

[gimpyrobb]

I also need to locate some new blackout covers if anybody has a source for them.

I got mine from Westfolk. Send him a PM.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Looks good Paul. The trailer is screaming for some bigger hydes though.

 

[vtdeucedriver]

you get any flak running the tractor with no mud flaps????? I hated putting mine on.

 

[Floyd]

Paul: Fantastic, and I thought it looked good before. What a rig!

Floyd

 

[redass73]

looks great. your a lucky man!!!!

 

[poppop]

Paul. that looks greeeat. Also looks like a lot of work and a lot of paint.

 

[ida34]

Paul,
Are those two bullet holes in the back door or did you paint two dents to look like bullet holes? Very nice.

 

[Offroadfabworks]

looks good. Paint does a world of wonders on something.

 

[ida34]

Let me know if you find some black out covers. I need a few myself.

Thanks
Chuck

 

[citizensoldier]

If all else fails a good heating and cooling guy or a shop with a heavy brake could make those up in no time. They would be very easy to duplicate..