Great War truck Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 I cant find any data plates on it, but it certainly appears to be military: Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maurice Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Hmm , I would love to own one of these , it is a WW2 water trailer , it is in the same class as the trailer 10CWt light trailer , I got the manuals for it , I can make a scan tonight if that is of anny help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radek Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 look here http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?20437-British-WWII-water-tank-trailers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cordenj Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Yes, it is a WWII British Lightweight 100 gallon capacity bowser developed for Airborne forces. A bit specialist perhaps, as less practical than a standard trailer but defintely sought after by Airborne enthusiasts as relatively unusual. I am aware of two restored examples in UK and one being rebuilt in the Netherlands. Radek has posted a link to my restored version, so you see what it is missing.... but it is definitely restorable as the tank is galvanised and the chassis uses mainly standard lightweight "airborne" trailer parts. Just needs a remade filtration tank and fittings, and the long galvanised toolbox that bolts on the side. They tow very well behind a Jeep, and anyone who was at Brooklands yesterday might have seen my bowser there. If you need any other information, let me know. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cordenj Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Sorry, meant to say: The dataplate is fixed to the nearside chassis rail, but on my example, the postwar mudguard front support bracket had been drilled through it...so probably the same with this one. jnc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Haynes jeep book page 103 , water purifier trailer , built by ss cars later known as Jaguar..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cordenj Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 ....yes, that is me plus Bowser at last year's W&P. Fame at last! jnc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nz2 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Tim, I assume you were looking at the wheels beside the bowser trailer and these late model things got in the way! Chain drive, Solid rubber, spoke pattern would indicate which manufacturer? Is that a roller bearing visible? Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted November 17, 2010 Author Share Posted November 17, 2010 Yes Doug. You are quite right. More photos later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s.staffordsman Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 What happened to this trailer in the end? Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 I think it sold on E bay. I will try and find out. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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