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Thanks for your thoughts will look a little deeper:red:

Tony Cheers for your prompt response. Although no military connection it is still a very well built trailer with many characteristics of the 10cwt war time chassis, axles etc and is still good for many years service. :cool2: Richard

As if I need another project! Acquired this yesterday, appears to be very different from my other light weight machinery trailer. It came along with the round eye hitch not shown (50mm ball hitch currently attached) It has square nut heads which hold the boards on, although suspect boards may not be original? Chassis looks correct for a 10 CWT type, however point of attachment for rear tow hitch appears to be different to others that I have seen. The front man handles would if not rusted fold forward and be held in position with a screwed sleeve on each side. Wheel hubs are also different in that they only have 4 studs. Wheel rims also have 3 stud fixings around outer rim suggesting the fitting of hub caps obviously not a military requirement!!!! I welcome any help that may be able to identify its age/manufacturer/military connection or civilian. Richard Ever hopeful of finding a more sane hobby!

Hi John I have been away from the forum for several months and must congratulate you on the great progress that you have made with your trailer which i look forward to seeing whilst at Beltring. I will be staying over for the week and therefore hope to to meet up with you at some time or other. Richard

Hi John Following collection of the trailer today and after a few hours cutting off various parts added during its agricultural conversion, i have ended up with the bare WD trailer components or at least whats left of them! The hitch handles have been freed and are now once again free to move, the flat tyres have been pumped up and hold air once again. The rear tow hitch was seized but is now free. The chassis, axle and springs all look to be serviceable with a bit of care. The original floor is 70% solid along with the outer sides of the wheel arches. The remainder of the superstructure is somewhat fragile and will need replacing with new sheet metal work but will provided suitable pattern for its rebuild. The side locker covers were both recovered from under the tank and also look to be serviceable. I have taken several new shots of the rear at your request and hope this may help you confirm its original use. It is interesting to note the steel loops attached under the rear cross member on both sides, i guess to attach a canvas cover. The original wiring is also in place as is all convoy light fittings apart from the bulb! I note from your previous posting that you are considering the final paint scheme for your trailer which looks great, i therefore hope that you can make out that my trailer was once painted in black and green possibly Micky Mouse! As i have no build plate other than at the time of its agricultural conversion which will stay on the restored trailer, would you be able to give an approximate build date.

I am situated near Fakenham, Feltwell is approximately 40 mins away by fast Jeep! I hope to collect trailer tomorrow and will then update you with some further information and photos once it is back in my yard. Richard

Hello, Bor, how’re yer gorn on, tergether No I am not American just pure Norfolk born and bred. I am already active on the forum but have to date neglected to introduce myself officially although i have posted several questions and answer under various forum threads. I am a self confessed petrol head and currently under medication via the restoration of several vehicles mostly in olive drab and bronze green! My collection to date consists of: 1943 Willys MB: Ex Argentina reputed to have crossed the Atlantic three times. 1943 GPW Ex Californian import with all matching numbers and original markings 1941 Ford GP Ex Californian import currently under restoration 1949 Series One 80" Land Rover. Ex WD: 86th AGRA (TA) Nottingham 1950s Brockhouse Trailer Ex Civil Defence 1940s 18cwt Lightweight Airborne Machinery Trailer Awaiting restoration Richard (Jeep43) :nut:

Hi John I am very grateful for your thoughts. It makes me wonder where we would be without contact through the forum. I guess it would be a matter of searching out similar minded people at shows and exchange of correspondence by snail mail over several months or years to find out such historic information that you have kindly provided within the last 24 hours. That's what i call service.:cool2: I will post further photos once i have brought the trailer back to my yard hopefully this weekend. It is my intention to restore the trailer back to its original configuration, although it will have to await attention whilst i complete the restoration of a Ford GP. Richard

Hi Guys I have been following this thread and thought that you may like to see my recent purchase. It was described to me as an ex WD water bowser, yes my ears also pricked up with the thought that i may be on to something here! As the pictures confirm yes it is a water bowser but not quite like the original 10cwt air portable type i had in mind. However on inspection this trailer does have some very interesting original fittings still in place, such as the convoy light and switch + trailer socket and plug still attached. It hasn't fared to well but all parts which have fallen off due to tin worm appear to have been thrown back under the bowser. The original chassis plate has long since gone but a plate confirming conversion by an agricultural engineer is still present. I would greatly appreciate any help in identifying its type, age and original equipment once carried. Richard

Ian I am glad my posting has helped you, especially now that Ted has answered your questions. Ted had very kindly answered a similar question posted by myself a year or so ago, his valuable knowledge also helped me produce the insignia's shown on my Willys Jeep for which i am still very greatfull. The letter and number stencils that i used are originals brass ones which interlock, a friend of mine purchased them direct from the USA. As for the RAF roundel, i drew the circles onto the windscreen with a compass and then filled in the three colours by hand with a brush, allowing sufficient time for each colour to fully dry before attempting to add the next. To help your further research, i suggest you purchase or borrow a book called The Standardised War Time Jeep 2 by John Farley it has several excellent pictures of Jeeps in RAF service. I hope this is of help to you Richard JEEP43

Hi, thought these pictures of my restored 1943 Jeep may be of help to you, it is marked up as a support vehicle belonging to 100 Group RAF which operated various bomber types from my local airfield. Richard

Hi all I am trying to work out what the additional white plates screwed to the dash on many British vehicles would read, the attached picture shows them on the dash of a British Ford GP next to the normal makers plates. I believe that one may be connected to the vehicle contract, but i have no idea what the others relate to, any information would be gratefully received as many of the photos i have researched shows them in various positions on different makes and models, but have never been clear enough to read. Cheers Richard