Ww2 jeep trailer

[Little Jo]

Hi Guys

Now I am complety confused.

Robert, you are most probably correct as I can not find any details anywhere suggesting a serial number was stamped on the draw bar. The numbers do look like they were put on using a punch.

Mike. I have cleaned up the plate and I can just make out some numbers. (See attached photo). At first I thought it was "1712" but then it could be "JT12" it is hard to see, you wouldn't believe it there is a dent right in the corner where the number is stamped.

Ryan. You are right mate it's bloody hard to please everyone. I put painting it pink with flowers to my wife and she said that was a good idea, I could then put it in the garden and she would use it as a planter and plant daisys and bulbs in it. I said "Over my dead body".. I think I will keep the colour I paint it a secret for the time being.

Cheers

Tony

[Richard Coutts-Smith]

Re the rotating Pintle Hook.
My understanding is that either the ring or the hook was supposed to be able to rotate, but not both, as this could lead to jamming when turning sharply. Thus a rotating Pintle Hook was able to be locked into a fixed position.
Tony, paint the trailer how you wish, one in a thousand may pick it as not right, but you will be happy, and thats what it's all about!
Rich.

[Bob Moseley (RIP)]

Hi Tony - here is the new colour scheme.

Bob

[Little Jo]

Originally Posted by Bob Moseley

Hi Tony - here is the new colour scheme.

Bob

Good one Bob.

I think you have solved the problem. I could always throw a camo net over it.

Cheers

Tony

[Mike Cecil]

Tony,

Yep, always the way! And the numbers were always awkward to stamp in that space anyway, hence some 'miss-hits'.

I'll check both numbers against the FMC 8cwt trailers I have listed and get back to you next week.

Mike C

[Little Jo]

Hi Richard - Mike

Richard. You are right of course, at the end of the day it is still me that will have to be happy and Mr General Public will not know anyway.

Mike. I really appreciate you spending time to assist me. That is what I have come to enjoy being a member of MLU. I hope you have a great day on the river.

Once I have finalised the trailer restoration and the final choice of painting I will place a photo of the finished project on the thread. So watch this space.

Cheers

Tony

[Richard Coutts-Smith]

Tony, you may or may not know, but there is a Jeep Trailer Register started by fellow MLUer Ian Fawbert:

http://www.vintageengines.net/page15.htm

Rich.