MBT Bantam 1/4 Ton Trailer Values

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Re: MBT Bantam 1/4 Ton Trailer Values

Post by Raflad » Mon Oct 23, 2017 9:37 pm

Thanks everyone, I'm very pleased to have purchased it. Without the advice I received I would have been hesitant. I still have a GPW waiting to be restored but thought about tackling the trailer first just for the experience as I have never done anything like this before.
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Re: MBT Bantam 1/4 Ton Trailer Values

Post by lt.luke » Tue Oct 24, 2017 4:07 am

Raflad wrote:
Mon Oct 23, 2017 9:37 pm
Thanks everyone, I'm very pleased to have purchased it. Without the advice I received I would have been hesitant. I still have a GPW waiting to be restored but thought about tackling the trailer first just for the experience as I have never done anything like this before.
That's another pretty good idea. Comparatively, the trailers should be simpler and less expensive, while still giving you some good experience with metal work, welding and paint.

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Re: MBT Bantam 1/4 Ton Trailer Values

Post by sjalbert » Wed Oct 25, 2017 6:44 am

Raflad wrote:
Sun Oct 22, 2017 10:46 pm
This is the engine in the generator. Any ideas why there are two sets of numbers? There is a MB stamped before the top set
MB-456251 is the engine serial number. I'd love to know the casting date on the engine (and if you remove the oil pan the machining date), That's an early Aug 44 block. It's probably not original to the generator.

167682 may be the serial number of a Jeep it was installed into (as a replacement engine) or the work order # from its installation into the generator.
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Re: MBT Bantam 1/4 Ton Trailer Values

Post by Raflad » Wed Oct 25, 2017 7:24 am

Seth, thanks for the information. Casting date is either 7-23 or 7-28, can't make the last number out clearly with the photo I have. I'll double check next time I'm there.
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Re: MBT Bantam 1/4 Ton Trailer Values

Post by sjalbert » Wed Oct 25, 2017 8:48 am

Thanks. The close engine that I have in my database was cast 7 - 29 and installed in a Jeep that was delivered on 8/10/1944 so that's in line with what I expected.
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Re: MBT Bantam 1/4 Ton Trailer Values

Post by brad » Mon Mar 12, 2018 3:17 pm

Do you have a lunnette for sale

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Re: MBT Bantam 1/4 Ton Trailer Values

Post by Raflad » Mon Mar 12, 2018 8:22 pm

brad wrote:
Mon Mar 12, 2018 3:17 pm
Do you have a lunnette for sale
No, sorry.
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Re: MBT Bantam 1/4 Ton Trailer Values

Post by poppyjo » Mon Apr 23, 2018 5:55 am

Congratulations on your great find! I'm with Chuck---I'd probably clean it up some and leave it alone---it will only look like this once. Not an expert, but I'd say the original paint underneath looks pretty good. Saw where one guy used linseed oil to bring back faded paint without any unwanted shine. Fourteen years ago I bought a nice 44mb and the first thing I did was to disassemble it into a million pieces. wrong. I collected parts for years to do my "restoration". I finally decided to just clean it up and put it back together. Best move I ever made. The only thing I painted was the bolt on's that were missing, and they were "distressed" painted to match the jeep. It's all very straight and had no rust---about the same as your trailer. Just a suggestion. BTW, as I started reading this thread, I was sure that you wouldn't find that "needle in the haystack barn find" but you sure in the heck did. Hat's off to ya. All I can say is you should have bought that lottery ticket :D .
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Re: MBT Bantam 1/4 Ton Trailer Values

Post by Raflad » Mon Apr 23, 2018 8:46 pm

I appreciate the comments, it is a great trailer. It's pretty much taken apart now and lots of holes need patching, not from rust, but holes made to accommodate the generator that was mounted in it. Lots of oil and grease on the inside, so along with the patching needed I decided to strip the paint. I'll post photos when I'm finished and hopefully I won't have any regrets!
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Re: MBT Bantam 1/4 Ton Trailer Values

Post by Chuck Lutz » Thu May 03, 2018 10:05 am

Adam....try a pressure washer on it...start on the underside to see if you can blow off later coats and reveal the OD I suspect is still there....you'll have to be VERY careful if you work on the tailgate as that original USA number should be revealed and not blown away ...try low pressure and work up until you see what it does to the top layer and...to any original OD underneath!
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Re: MBT Bantam 1/4 Ton Trailer Values

Post by ShawnB » Wed May 09, 2018 6:41 pm

Very nice trailer indeed!
I have a Willy’s MBT # 2569 from 8 -42, frame number 2636.
I am having it restored to battlefield condition, not showroom condition.

We’re you able to recover the USA number off the rear panel or how did you find out the USA number? My trailer did not have the rear panel so I am unaware of what it could be.

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Re: MBT Bantam 1/4 Ton Trailer Values

Post by Raflad » Thu May 10, 2018 10:43 am

I was able to recover the USA number off the rear panel. I would imagine yours would be pretty close to mine. Chuck Lutz might be able to help you get an accurate number.
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Re: MBT Bantam 1/4 Ton Trailer Values

Post by TopKick » Wed May 23, 2018 8:39 am

I have noted that many of the nicer 1/4 ton WWII trailers listed for sale on various websites tend to be in the $2,500.00 range. The tail gate option seems to have been opted for more often than not. 8)
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Re: MBT Bantam 1/4 Ton Trailer Values

Post by TopKick » Thu Jun 07, 2018 12:28 pm

I suggest you check out the craigslist listing shown in that section below as someone put a link to an unrestored one for sale! 8)
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Re: MBT Bantam 1/4 Ton Trailer Values

Post by TopKick » Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:32 am

I just saw a WWII Bantam 1/4 Ton on the popular auction site. 8)
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