Decided to go a different route with my BenHur. I painted a matte black color with 319 olive drab stenciling. Normally I’m all about making vehicles period correct but the black will go well with my Ram. I picked up red oak from a local saw mill instead of white oak or ash. I just like the looks of red oak even though it’s not as hardy outdoors.
All the rack hardware was more work than I expected. Fortunately I’ve been blacksmithing as a hobby for a while and have a coal forge to heat metal. Hammered out a landing leg bracket too since mine was missing and they are also impossible to find. Next up is tires and wiring.
Finished rack project
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Finished rack project
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45 MB 7-25-45 #456928
1945 M3A4 Handcart John Wood MFG #35761
1944 Ben Hur Trailer serial#
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Reese
45 MB 7-25-45 #456928
1945 M3A4 Handcart John Wood MFG #35761
1944 Ben Hur Trailer serial#
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Re: Finished rack project
Looking good. I am excited to work on the racks on my own trailer in a few weeks time.
Matthew
Matthew
1970 Kaiser Jeep DJ-5A Left Hand Drive
1945 Corps of Engineers Welder & Trailer
1943 G518 "Ben Hur" Trailer Steel Body
194* G518 "Ben Hur" Trailer Composite Body
http://g518parts.com/
1945 Corps of Engineers Welder & Trailer
1943 G518 "Ben Hur" Trailer Steel Body
194* G518 "Ben Hur" Trailer Composite Body
http://g518parts.com/
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Re: Finished rack project
Nice work!
How many differences are there between the steel bed trailers and wood bed when it comes to racks and top bows? I've got a wood bed one that's mostly complete but there will be a few pieces of hardware that I will need to find or make.
How many differences are there between the steel bed trailers and wood bed when it comes to racks and top bows? I've got a wood bed one that's mostly complete but there will be a few pieces of hardware that I will need to find or make.
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Re: Finished rack project
I don't believe there are any differences in the racks, top bows etc between the two kinds of trailers. A copy of the SNL G518 is an invaluable resource. It's the parts listing for EVERY single part and piece of hardware on the trailer. It will tell you the exact size bolt you need and what kind of finish (cadmium, zinc, plain steel etc). My company has a few wood trailer specific parts for sale and hope to add more in the near future. Yours looks to be a very restorable example. Chad Phillips of the 33rd Signal Construction Battalion reenactment group restored a wooden one several years ago. His Facebook page has a bunch of great information on the restoration of wooden trailers.
Matthew
Matthew
1970 Kaiser Jeep DJ-5A Left Hand Drive
1945 Corps of Engineers Welder & Trailer
1943 G518 "Ben Hur" Trailer Steel Body
194* G518 "Ben Hur" Trailer Composite Body
http://g518parts.com/
1945 Corps of Engineers Welder & Trailer
1943 G518 "Ben Hur" Trailer Steel Body
194* G518 "Ben Hur" Trailer Composite Body
http://g518parts.com/
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