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Shakey

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  1. Wow guys, that's fantastic! Was Eagle Engineering a UK manufacturer? That's amazing to think that since 1944 it has probably been knocking around the farm in Chesterfield where I stumbled across it. I had wondered if the leaf spring suspension suggested a later design than the wartime units (I saw some reference to 'torsion spring' suspension for wartime trailers...). Richard, I can see that the second digit of the Census number is in fact a '5' not an 'o'. Any thoughts on finding either replacement tyres or close modern equivalents? They are on 8-stud split rims. And as for pulling it Tony, I think the collected wisdom with these trailers is to push them from the front is it not (or better still not move them at all for fear of getting into a terrible mess!). Thanks everyone
  2. Hi to all on board here! I am based down in Devon and have recently acquired an old 'farm trailer' that I converting into a living cabin. I knew nothing of the background on the unit but in doing some cleaning and priming have found the I.D. plate. From what I can make out he ID plate reads: "TRAILER CHASSIS, 5 TON, 4WHLD NO. 1 MK ? E.E. Cont. No. 23/5884 CHASSIS NO. 20088, W.D.No. Xo6867297" If anyone has any thoughts on what type of trailer this is I would be very interested. Another issue (and one I am sure many of you are familiar with...) it currently has four 10.50 x 13 tubed tyres, all of which are still holding air, but some are very perished. I cannot find a modern replacement for this size tyre so again, if anyone has info on this that would be great. I then just need to get the wheels/tyres off...?! Anyway I am very pleased to have found such a good forum. Festive wishes to all! Simon
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