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Hello Fellow Green machine Afectionardo's! On the 30th June 2024, it is the Ashford ( Kent ) Armed Forces Day. I myself will be attending With my Command Car. But More vehicles & Uniformed re-enactors are needed. To Provide an interesting spectrum, accross the Board of our Respective hobbies. It is always an Honour to Support Our Armed services. & Monies rasied, will be donated to Military Charities. So Really Worth while Attending. The venue is Victoria Park, which is Massive. & has a superb George IV period fountain in the Grounds. A Magnificent Spectical in it's own right when working! Please get in touch if you would like a day out ( A Sunday ) & would like to attend this worthy event. I will supply you the organisers details & contact info for entry forms. Many Thanks in Advance! Best wishes to you all: Mike. 👍

Gordon, That is VERY interesting to see. Thank You for Posting! 👍

Hello Mike, I had thought about these from the off. But i have since had information. That GMC trucks that also Towed 1 Ton Ben Hur Trailers. Had a Pair of holes in their rear crossmember for the Aux chains. When the weather is a bit better, I will roll back my Collapsable garage. & check if this was also the case for dodges? It is interesting, that this question has never been raised before?..... My findings will obviously be posted on here. For the benifit of others, who may have been thinking along similar lines. Towards towing a trailer.

They were also used as reconasance vehicles. Equipment towed in trailer. left at 2nd echalon whilst out on a mission / task. Also a VERY basic question that arises from your own question is: Why would they want to tow a 1 Ton Trailer? My reply would be: why would the vehicles therfore be fitted with a tow hook assembly?.......😁

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No pressure John. Just important to get it right Buddy! Many Thanks. Mike.

A GMC Brace also has a square hole in the opposite end. & the socket diameter must be 40mm.

Update on Info! I am informed, that a WW2 GMC (Jimmy ) truck wheel brace will fit? Anyone got a spare they no longer require at all? Mike

Looked on the web. No pics of the tow hitch on a jimmy close up. found a couple of video's of Jimmy's being restored. & From what i observed the tow hitch is larger & swivels. But NO sign of any eyebolts for trailer chains?... Which opens another question: What ww2 vehicles that towed a Ben Hur 1 Ton Trailer's. Actually DID have eyebolts for the Hitch?...... Perplexing, or what?...😣

I agree, I don't think CC's had them either? Do you know if weapons carrier's did? Or did Jimmy's have eyebolts, as they did also Tow Ben Hur trailers. If that was the case, I would need to source a couple of those I Guess? Regarding the Horsebox incident. I think that is one of the reasons it is law now on modern trailers. To have a brake away cable coupled to the handbrake system. It makes perfect sense when you think about it!.....

Yes a bit like a Land rover defender plate as standard. I would hope to avoid that, & get some eyebolts as Enigma has suggested. Thanks for your input though. Mike.

Hi Guys! OK, this might sound mundane. But is actually a significant safety question! Does anyone know / have photo's etc. Of Dodge command cars Towing Hook mounting bolts? I ask as I have a 1 Ton Ben Hur Trailer. Which comes with safety chains & Hooks. I have never seen a command car fitted with two lower 'Loop' mounting bolts. To accept the hooks on the Trailer chains! Therefore, when your towing a loaded trailer to a show. Obviously safety is one of the paramount considerations to be borne in mind! If this was the case, I was thinking of fitting a pair of jeep eyebolts to my Command car for this reason. I await your feedback gentlemen! Kind regards to all contributing Members! 👍

Hi John, Any one would do. As long as the internal diameter is 40mm Across the flats. 👍

if I did that. You would have to be charged a fee Mate!.......😁

Many Thanks john, Cheers! 👍

I note others have also picked up on this. Under 'W&P 2024 Headings.

I posted about this under Scuttle butt / Roumer control Buddy 😁

John, if you have one with a 40mm Internal width. That is just what I need! 👍

Hi wally. No the spider type would take up too much room in the vehicle Mate. It would HAVE to be like the one I showed in the photo.

Hi, No the prime mover is a dodge. Not handy to be able to conveniently measure a wheel nut on that vehicle. The nut was measured with a steel ruler.

Hi John, Very kind of you. But let's wait & see what Wally comes up with first My Friend! 👍

Wally, The diameter is: 40mm flat to flat across Buddy.