Reproduction VIN plate seen in the photos will be removed as it presently has the wrong number on it. Texas reassigned number is stamped into the tongue as proscribed by Texas law.
(Reeling machine is not included)
At this time, this trailer is being offered only to members of this forum. PM me with any questions/offers you might have. Reasonable offers will be given full consideration. If you're looking for something you can buy cheap and flip, forget it....this trailer ain't it.
Underside remains unpainted and in its original 'as-found condition' with examples of the original civilian green paint still there.
Every departure I have made from what would be considered to be the original design can be easily reversed.
Changes I have made are -
Changed to slightly larger tires. Correct size would be like those found on WWII Jeeps.
The addition of grab handles at the front corners (very useful in moving it around by hand)
Adaptation of the tailgate to a tipper style gate allowing contents to be dumped by hand (these trailers are very finely balanced over the axle)
Tail gate was rebuilt using original panel
Tail gate can be removed entirely by taking off two bolts.
Adaptation of the drawbar to allow for towing with a lunette or with a standard ball hitch (comes equipped for either one)
Changed the release handle on the landing leg to a 'T' rather than an 'L' to achieve a straighter pull (L-shaped ones tend to bend)
Excised the lower corners of the tail light panel
Trailer no longer has tail lights, or wiring. I use magnetic tail lights on this trailer.
LeakSeal coating on the bed floor and seams.
Original acquisition photos of this trailer and my postings regarding how it was brought back to life can be found here -
https://g838.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=11391&hilit=bantam
Cheers,
TJ
