Is this Military?

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Is this Military?

Post by Pat Gray » Mon Aug 23, 2021 5:26 pm

Not sure, could this be a early generator trailer?
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Post by rjbeamer » Mon Aug 23, 2021 6:31 pm

Looks like maybe something from Ma Bell. Or at least originally started out as from Ma Bell.

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Post by Bill H. » Mon Aug 23, 2021 6:33 pm

It does not look it to me. The fenders look like post war Dodge pickup fenders. The pre-war were longer and more tear drop shaped I believe.
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Post by Fred Coldwell » Tue Aug 24, 2021 11:57 am

I recall that Dodge made fire pump trailers during WW II for state side use, and this could be the trailer remains of one of those.
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Post by Pat Gray » Tue Aug 24, 2021 4:16 pm

Thank you Fred! I wonder how hard it would be to find the rest of the parts? Thanks for the reply's everyone!
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Post by primal4x4 » Tue Aug 24, 2021 6:56 pm

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Trailer behind Jeep looks like a match. Stand alone trailer, close but not the same.
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Post by Pat Gray » Tue Aug 24, 2021 7:15 pm

I have noticed in the two pictures the spring hangers are set up different. Could they have made changes during production?

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Post by Pat Gray » Tue Aug 24, 2021 7:17 pm

Would it be possable?
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Post by primal4x4 » Fri Oct 29, 2021 7:11 pm

The trailer that started this thread has make it home to Texas this week. I put some pictures up here: https://imageevent.com/primal4x4/vehicl ... iretrailer

One of the more interesting things on this trailer is that it has two hub caps on each rim. A brass "Chrysler" embossed cap covers a steel "Plymouth" embossed hub cap. No data plate found but a cool caution plate.

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Post by Steve Webb » Sat Oct 30, 2021 7:15 am

That is way cool. Don't know if you can pull off a complete resto for it but good hunting if you do. Looks like the generator/pump has USCG stenciled on the front in the parade picture.
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Post by Pat Gray » Sat Oct 30, 2021 5:21 pm

Glad it's found a good home! Keep us posted on your progress! Good luck!

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Post by Andy Howell » Sun Oct 31, 2021 4:25 pm

Man that's a great start on a Vintage "Canned Ham" Camper! :lol:

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Post by Rustman » Mon Nov 01, 2021 2:42 am

I would be very much interested in close up photographs or any information on the landing/stabilizing legs in the corners. They look very similar to the feet on the M2 Chemical trailer. I'm looking for a pair but don't even know where to begin.
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Obviously these are onto a large diameter threaded rod. But you can see the resemblance of the foot.

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Post by Steve Webb » Mon Nov 01, 2021 9:41 am

Matt, I hope you find what you are looking for but if not check out the leveling legs that are used on scaffolding. May be a way to use them for your trailer.
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Post by primal4x4 » Tue Nov 02, 2021 4:07 pm

Andy, I was thinking the same thing. It will take years to gather the original equipment to go on the trailer. Making a tear drop camping trailer for behind a WW2 Dodge may be its best use in the mean time.

Matt, I will get pics and measurements this weekend.
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