andypugh Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 The Trailmobile Co name is still in use, and their web site has some history of the original. http://www.trailmobile.com/site/epage/43942_638.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 I have some pictures of it with wooden wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tapper02 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 (edited) went and looked at this today . The tow bar has been cut off at the end and the deck is not original but there is most of it remaining Working on possibly buying ithat do they look like way back when? Good luck with that Bob. I saw that trailer and was intrigued…it's a pretty cool item. I was there in mid-December and was appalled at the state of the vehicles, both the ones inside the fenced viewing area and the ones behind/beside the museum. Vehicles with hatches/doors left open to the environment, open top vehicles uncovered, accessories left stacked up and lying around outside in the weather, etc. I inquired into whether or not they would consider selling an item behind the museum that was falling into disrepair and was curtly told that the item wasn't for sale. It's sad when museums neglect the equipment that has been bestowed upon them….. Truly….good luck, maybe you'll have better luck than I did. -Tom Edited March 4, 2016 by Tapper02 spellcheck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citroman Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I did volunteer work ad an industry museum in the region. When they reduced the storage capacity from 30.000 sqM to 600 sqM. They just dumped a lot of great stuff in the skip....:cry:. That's museums for you.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 Which museum is the trailer located at please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nz2 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I did volunteer work ad an industry museum in the region. When they reduced the storage capacity from 30.000 sqM to 600 sqM. They just dumped a lot of great stuff in the skip....:cry:. That's museums for you.... It is disturbing to read of the number of British museums closing or reducing services (http://www.theguardian.com/culture/2016/jan/13/one-in-five-regional-museums-at-least-part-closed-in-2) And it is happening all over the globe. A conflict between funders (Councils and Govt), local politics, and the senior museum staff being accountants and managers. Those on the museum floor handling the items appear to get little say. Reading that sentence again makes me think of the downfall of many great British engineering companies. Similar lines. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels v Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Military ? http://www.leboncoin.fr/voitures/930023025.htm?ca=11_s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secondshooter Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 On Trademe in New Zealand Is it military ? start price of $200 .small traces of what look like green paint on block... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secondshooter Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 another pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 Military ? http://www.leboncoin.fr/voitures/930023025.htm?ca=11_s Yes, it looks like it was. Very nice item. I would like it, but a bit pricey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tapper02 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Which museum is the trailer located at please? It's the Military Museum of Southern New England in Connecticut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Batchelor Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 This has turned up somewhere close to me, was shared by a local chap on a fb forum I am part of, looks like FWD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andypugh Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 This has turned up somewhere close to me, was shared by a local chap on a fb forum I am part of, looks like FWD? It does, doesn't it? I imagine the Goslings are already looking at Barn-U-Like catalogues to create the space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redherring Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Very nice indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeePig Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Are they an early example of 'moon discs' on those wheels? trevor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted March 9, 2016 Author Share Posted March 9, 2016 A super looking US Army FWD chassis. Surprised to see so many bits on it like the gearbox, steering box, American army tow hitch and even the rear lamp bracket. You would be very hard pressed to find an engine for it though. What is going to happen to it? Saved or is it to be cut up? Thanks Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nz2 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 And they say interesting finds can be only found in the colonies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Batchelor Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I don't know what its fate will be, I can send a message to the chap who "found" it to ask him for his contact details or pass details on if anyone is genuinely interested in following it up. I can only surmise it must be in the Hampshire/Berkshire region since the chap is located not too far from me and he has seen it on his travels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted March 9, 2016 Author Share Posted March 9, 2016 Yes please. If you could send me the contact details that would be very helpful. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo.T Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Trying to identify an old Diff. There is a large cast mark on the rear cover consisting of a T with a smaller D (over the central shaft of the T ) This is set within a triangle point downwards. Anybody familiar with this mark please ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted March 12, 2016 Author Share Posted March 12, 2016 Could be Timken, Detroit. Do you have any photos please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Bill Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Anything like this? 'Timken Detroit Axle Co'. A proprietary part manufacturer used on lots of American lorries. What is the story of yours? Cheers! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nz2 Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 From your description, as it like this? There also is another similar Triangle Logo including an A to the Right hand side. That company name includes the word Axle. I understand its the same company as Detroit Timken, at a different time period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo.T Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Thanks for the ID of the TD. (Timken Detroit it is! ) It was on a loose diff in a pile of surplus junk bought by a friend. I will try and rustle up a pic. I presume these diffs were used on various American Lorries ? Tomo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted March 12, 2016 Author Share Posted March 12, 2016 Exactly that. An off the shelf item. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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