How To Identify a WWII MBT or Bantam 1/4 Ton Trailer
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Re: How To Identify a WWII MBT or Bantam 1/4 Ton Trailer
MUTT...
Email me your city/state and your name for my data base as well as if you can confirm if the Upper Shock Mounts are RIVETED or BOLTED to the frame and I will work up the missing info you requested.
Email me your city/state and your name for my data base as well as if you can confirm if the Upper Shock Mounts are RIVETED or BOLTED to the frame and I will work up the missing info you requested.
Chuck Lutz
GPW 17963 4/24/42 Chester, PA. USA 20113473 (USA est./Tom W.)
Bantam T3-C 1947
GPW 17963 4/24/42 Chester, PA. USA 20113473 (USA est./Tom W.)
Bantam T3-C 1947
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Re: How To Identify a WWII MBT or Bantam 1/4 Ton Trailer
#7. also it has upper shock mounts riveted on the frame.
and we are in Yakima Washington USA.
and we are in Yakima Washington USA.
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Re: How To Identify a WWII MBT or Bantam 1/4 Ton Trailer
Here is my info on my 3-44 MBT Trailer. I'll send you the photo of the data plate.
Data Plate: If yours is present, what is the info stamped on it? How many "fields" are available for stamping info?
YES
SER. NO>. 64246
DOD 3-44
Parts List 529
OPS Manual 1230
USA Number:….. NONE
ACM Number: 110402
Upper Shock Mount: COTTER PIN; BOLTED to the frame; LOWER shock mount-COTTER PIN
The axel: a straight tube
Springs: How many leaves in the springs? Eight
Standard FLAT Willys type:YES the spring clips have the closure on the bottom
Taillights & Reflectors:
What is the mfg of the taillight buckets…. MISSING.
What about the reflector bezels? …CORCORAN BROWN NO. 100.
1) Check to see if the reflectors have the bolt HEADS inside the tub….. YES
2) See if they have any lead washers on them…. YES
Taillight Mounts: Standard "L" brackets bolted to the tub. YES
Numbers: Look on the top or sides of the drawbars: NONE
Bolts: AA, EC and A mixture
Unit Numbers: NONE
If you can give me a guesstimate on the USA # it would be appreciated.
Thanks
Tim
Data Plate: If yours is present, what is the info stamped on it? How many "fields" are available for stamping info?
YES
SER. NO>. 64246
DOD 3-44
Parts List 529
OPS Manual 1230
USA Number:….. NONE
ACM Number: 110402
Upper Shock Mount: COTTER PIN; BOLTED to the frame; LOWER shock mount-COTTER PIN
The axel: a straight tube
Springs: How many leaves in the springs? Eight
Standard FLAT Willys type:YES the spring clips have the closure on the bottom
Taillights & Reflectors:
What is the mfg of the taillight buckets…. MISSING.
What about the reflector bezels? …CORCORAN BROWN NO. 100.
1) Check to see if the reflectors have the bolt HEADS inside the tub….. YES
2) See if they have any lead washers on them…. YES
Taillight Mounts: Standard "L" brackets bolted to the tub. YES
Numbers: Look on the top or sides of the drawbars: NONE
Bolts: AA, EC and A mixture
Unit Numbers: NONE
If you can give me a guesstimate on the USA # it would be appreciated.
Thanks
Tim
Tim
1945 WC-57 81674456
1944 WC-52 81750129
1945 MB 430629
1943 Ford GPW133609
1943 Ben Hur 0347395 (Gertstenlager)
1945 WC-57 81674456
1944 WC-52 81750129
1945 MB 430629
1943 Ford GPW133609
1943 Ben Hur 0347395 (Gertstenlager)
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Re: How To Identify a WWII MBT or Bantam 1/4 Ton Trailer
Hi,
does anybody already made a list of the data in these 33 pages of this topic?
i'd like to date my third and fourth trailer aswel as that of a few friends.
Thanks in advance
does anybody already made a list of the data in these 33 pages of this topic?
i'd like to date my third and fourth trailer aswel as that of a few friends.
Thanks in advance
Remko
G503 1943 MB
G622 198628 (matching) U.S.N 107917 (04-15-44 Louisville KY)
G529 Bantam T3 B50633 CX 5713957 serial# 20556 d.o.d. 03-01-1943 (est) With original tandem hitch and 10CWT conversion.
G529 Bantam T3 120745
G529 Willys MBT 111984 (sold)
G503 1943 MB
G622 198628 (matching) U.S.N 107917 (04-15-44 Louisville KY)
G529 Bantam T3 B50633 CX 5713957 serial# 20556 d.o.d. 03-01-1943 (est) With original tandem hitch and 10CWT conversion.
G529 Bantam T3 120745
G529 Willys MBT 111984 (sold)
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Re: How To Identify a WWII MBT or Bantam 1/4 Ton Trailer
Hey Remco
Surely Chuck Has all the trailer details which have been posted here on his Lists.?
regards Nick
Surely Chuck Has all the trailer details which have been posted here on his Lists.?
regards Nick
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Re: How To Identify a WWII MBT or Bantam 1/4 Ton Trailer
Don't think Chuck puts his work online in a simple PDF or other form (database) just like the G503 (estimated) serial number DoD production date etc. database.nick peters wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2020 1:18 amHey Remco
Surely Chuck Has all the trailer details which have been posted here on his Lists.?
regards Nick
I've gathered a few ACM - serial - mfg. date - USA number combinations.
Would be nice to have all known trailers in a database.
Remko
G503 1943 MB
G622 198628 (matching) U.S.N 107917 (04-15-44 Louisville KY)
G529 Bantam T3 B50633 CX 5713957 serial# 20556 d.o.d. 03-01-1943 (est) With original tandem hitch and 10CWT conversion.
G529 Bantam T3 120745
G529 Willys MBT 111984 (sold)
G503 1943 MB
G622 198628 (matching) U.S.N 107917 (04-15-44 Louisville KY)
G529 Bantam T3 B50633 CX 5713957 serial# 20556 d.o.d. 03-01-1943 (est) With original tandem hitch and 10CWT conversion.
G529 Bantam T3 120745
G529 Willys MBT 111984 (sold)
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Re: How To Identify a WWII MBT or Bantam 1/4 Ton Trailer
Fair enough Remco. But have you asked Chuck If he will share his list?
regards Nick
regards Nick
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Re: How To Identify a WWII MBT or Bantam 1/4 Ton Trailer
Remko...
I would like to add your trailers to my data base, so if you can send me all the info on each one and maybe a pic of the ACM number and the Data Plate and maybe even a partial USA number, that will add to my data base and make estimating the info some guys are missing that much more precise.
While I do have a lot of trailers listed, not that many have the data plate, ACM number and USA number so much of them are estimates. I sometimes have the data plate and ACM, sometimes the data plate only, sometimes the ACM only...but when compared to other examples in my data base it is possible to estimate the missing info for a given trailer.
There is no online site, no "estimator" for the G529s missing data and the bottom line is that after seeing how crazy the G503 Serial Number List has gotten, I don't want what I have done to become estimates based upon estimates. Unless you know much about the GPW or MB, you may never know if what someone has posted is the REAL data plate info or the real USA number or even if their post is based on the frame number or the motor number (GPWs) or in the MB situation, if the frame tag is original or the data plate info is based on the tub number or what...
As I get more guys to send me their trailer info, I can add to the data base and IMPROVE estimates from months or years previously. That is why I always tell guys to check back with me as they approach the completion of their trailer restoration be because it is always possible I have received another trailer or two that can cause me to revise an earlier estimate.
Generally speaking, most guys who have only the ACM number and the answers to this list of answers to even tell a Bantam from an MBT or a GEMCO or anything else are very happy to have the estimates of the missing data plate info and USA number that I can provide.
I would like to add your trailers to my data base, so if you can send me all the info on each one and maybe a pic of the ACM number and the Data Plate and maybe even a partial USA number, that will add to my data base and make estimating the info some guys are missing that much more precise.
While I do have a lot of trailers listed, not that many have the data plate, ACM number and USA number so much of them are estimates. I sometimes have the data plate and ACM, sometimes the data plate only, sometimes the ACM only...but when compared to other examples in my data base it is possible to estimate the missing info for a given trailer.
There is no online site, no "estimator" for the G529s missing data and the bottom line is that after seeing how crazy the G503 Serial Number List has gotten, I don't want what I have done to become estimates based upon estimates. Unless you know much about the GPW or MB, you may never know if what someone has posted is the REAL data plate info or the real USA number or even if their post is based on the frame number or the motor number (GPWs) or in the MB situation, if the frame tag is original or the data plate info is based on the tub number or what...
As I get more guys to send me their trailer info, I can add to the data base and IMPROVE estimates from months or years previously. That is why I always tell guys to check back with me as they approach the completion of their trailer restoration be because it is always possible I have received another trailer or two that can cause me to revise an earlier estimate.
Generally speaking, most guys who have only the ACM number and the answers to this list of answers to even tell a Bantam from an MBT or a GEMCO or anything else are very happy to have the estimates of the missing data plate info and USA number that I can provide.
Chuck Lutz
GPW 17963 4/24/42 Chester, PA. USA 20113473 (USA est./Tom W.)
Bantam T3-C 1947
GPW 17963 4/24/42 Chester, PA. USA 20113473 (USA est./Tom W.)
Bantam T3-C 1947
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Re: How To Identify a WWII MBT or Bantam 1/4 Ton Trailer
Hey Chuck
That's a good enough answer. I know what you mean about the jeep data base it's all over the place (in my opinion). I'm more than happy with the info you gave me regarding my Gemco
regards Nick
That's a good enough answer. I know what you mean about the jeep data base it's all over the place (in my opinion). I'm more than happy with the info you gave me regarding my Gemco
regards Nick
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Re: How To Identify a WWII MBT or Bantam 1/4 Ton Trailer
Hello Chuck
Gaétan I'm French
I bought a Willys MBT trailer next to Grenoble on France.
I would like to know the USA number, the serial number with DOD number
1) no dataplate
2) none found
3) ACM # 25475 W
4) cotter pin with casher
5) cast center section
6) 8 spring type Willys
7) no light
no tailight mount
9) none round
10) not visible
11) none round
Thank you for the aide
Gaétan I'm French
I bought a Willys MBT trailer next to Grenoble on France.
I would like to know the USA number, the serial number with DOD number
1) no dataplate
2) none found
3) ACM # 25475 W
4) cotter pin with casher
5) cast center section
6) 8 spring type Willys
7) no light
no tailight mount
9) none round
10) not visible
11) none round
Thank you for the aide
Scout-Car M3A1 - Février 1943
Willys MB - Avril 1943
Willys MBT -
Willys MB - Avril 1943
Willys MBT -
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Re: How To Identify a WWII MBT or Bantam 1/4 Ton Trailer
here are the answers to the best of my ability, thank you for any help!
1) Data Plate: None present
2) USA Number: None present
3) ACM Number: 70803
[/i]4) Upper Shock Mount: cotter-pin type, BOLTED to the frame, LOWER shock is cotter-pin.
5) Is the axel a straight tube
6) Springs: How many leaves in the springs? Eight, flattened "U" shape, the spring clips bottom
7) Taillights & Reflectors: What is the mfg of the taillight buckets and doors? None
Taillight Mounts: Standard "L" brackets bolted to the tub
9)None
10) Bolts: Check the markings AA, A and none
11) Unit Numbers: None Found this mark, that’s about it!
Thanks Chuck
1) Data Plate: None present
2) USA Number: None present
3) ACM Number: 70803
[/i]4) Upper Shock Mount: cotter-pin type, BOLTED to the frame, LOWER shock is cotter-pin.
5) Is the axel a straight tube
6) Springs: How many leaves in the springs? Eight, flattened "U" shape, the spring clips bottom
7) Taillights & Reflectors: What is the mfg of the taillight buckets and doors? None
Taillight Mounts: Standard "L" brackets bolted to the tub
9)None
10) Bolts: Check the markings AA, A and none
11) Unit Numbers: None Found this mark, that’s about it!
Thanks Chuck
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Re: How To Identify a WWII MBT or Bantam 1/4 Ton Trailer
That S mark on the hook seems to appears on both Willys and Bantam trailers both early and later. Wonder if it's a contracted manufacturer company's trade mark ?
regards Nick
regards Nick
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Re: How To Identify a WWII MBT or Bantam 1/4 Ton Trailer
Hello Chuck. There are few year. You said me that my Bantam is an early november 42 but not the day. After lot of research I finded this Day on offcial document of French Domaines. It's 28-11-42, is it possible to receive the USA number ? The fotos are page 10
Best regard
Best regard
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Re: How To Identify a WWII MBT or Bantam 1/4 Ton Trailer
rob1 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 29, 2020 5:39 amErratum precedent message.
Hello Chuck. There are few year. You said me that my Bantam is an early november 42 but not the day. After lot of research I finded this Day on offcial document of French Domaines. It's 28-11-42,. The À M number is 16249 B. I don't know the serial number and the USA number ? Is it possible to receive those information.
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Re: How To Identify a WWII MBT or Bantam 1/4 Ton Trailer
I'm not able to do much now after surgery, give me another 3-4 weeks, guys and I will try to help you all out.
Chuck Lutz
GPW 17963 4/24/42 Chester, PA. USA 20113473 (USA est./Tom W.)
Bantam T3-C 1947
GPW 17963 4/24/42 Chester, PA. USA 20113473 (USA est./Tom W.)
Bantam T3-C 1947
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