Chev41 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Hi Everyone, I bought this old Trailer today from a scrap yard, I am assured its American and WW2, It is articulated at the front with steps up inside, Electric brakes, one wheel holds both tires can anyone help with the identification ? There is a plate which I can just make out say 'Engineers Trailer' Does anyone know what it would have been used for ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Pretty sure they were radio or radar vans (there were two of them). Mervyn Mayes might possibly be able to shed some light on it. As Frank will have probably told you (whatever has come over him? ), this one was formerly used by a builder and came from Yaxham railway station goods yard. I looked at it there a some years ago with a view to doing something with it and ran away from it even then, but seeing what you've done with the Chev it certainly won't be a problem for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chev41 Posted May 17, 2012 Author Share Posted May 17, 2012 Cool Thanks, yes he did tell me about the builder used it for keeping paint and cement in. amazingly the floor looks really good there cant be many trailers with concrete floor :-D it looks to have protected it well.. Dont think it will be ready for war and peace this year. Will make an excellent living Van I thought. Someone out there must have a picture of one in service.. It wont take long to remake the body, but not touching it until the Chev is ready... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry275 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Fantastic project, look forward to following Resto of that also. Had a look on Google, nothing similar at moment. will have another look when time. Gerry Cool Thanks, yes he did tell me about the builder used it for keeping paint and cement in. amazingly the floor looks really good there cant be many trailers with concrete floor :-D it looks to have protected it well.. Dont think it will be ready for war and peace this year. Will make an excellent living Van I thought. Someone out there must have a picture of one in service.. It wont take long to remake the body, but not touching it until the Chev is ready... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chev41 Posted May 17, 2012 Author Share Posted May 17, 2012 Hi, I found one the same on the net, A Mobile Radar Unit built in Canada, could be early 50s ! still searching.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M5Clive Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 It could have been used by a traveling circus as accommodation for the lion's...................... ......................judging by the amount of jungle still growing on the rear bed......! Certainly a tidy combination when done though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chev41 Posted May 18, 2012 Author Share Posted May 18, 2012 Thanks for that Clive, the roof is more suited for Giraffes with their long neck and Big tongue.......... I managed to find a Gas Boiler today, which would be perfect to run the Hot shower and water:nut: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I remembered today what I bought from Mervyn - it was back in approx. 1998 - 2000 and I think there were two trailers there, one was really rough, one was (a little) better. I recall one was to going be scrapped. I couldn't say if the one Frank had was the scrapper or the better one! Mervyn might know more and maybe where the other one went. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWade Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Those wheels I do like those wheels,mmm well you have got your work cut out there again, but it will look very nice when complete, I am cean to look at the braking system on the trailer. all the best Howard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M5Clive Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Those wheels I do like those wheels,mmm well you have got your work cut out there again, but it will look very nice when complete, I am cean to look at the braking system on the trailer. all the best Howard. Anorak...............! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Anorak...............! Flying Jacket......! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 A bit more on their history. They were used by Potter Bros Builders as site huts - quite probably bought from one of the Hethel sales - and after they'd finished with them they went to a scrap yard at Scarning. And what do you know? The axles, wheels springs and turntable of the second trailer still exist and could be available as spares if required Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevrolet k44 Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 the same trailer? http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?12443-Radar-Trailers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chev41 Posted May 25, 2012 Author Share Posted May 25, 2012 Thanks for all the Info, I hope to get down to it soon and clear all the rubbish and growing things out, get the tyres fixed and moveable, Flat out on the Chevy at the moment, theres not enough hours in the day.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chev41 Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 Thanks for all the Info, I hope to get down to it soon and clear all the rubbish and growing things out, get the tyres fixed and moveable, Flat out on the Chevy at the moment, theres not enough hours in the day.... Booked a 7.5 ton beaver tail for tomorrow to move the trailer from the Scrapyard, will take plenty of pictures... M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry275 Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Hi, I found one the same on the net, A Mobile Radar Unit built in Canada, could be early 50s ! still searching.... Hi, Did you find out anything more on this- I know you have been busy! I will try to remember to ask my dad- he was a MV Fitter in 233 OCU in the RAF based mainly in Pembry and also Norfolk in early '50s. working on ground approach radar generators as well as vehicals. Gerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHillyard Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Could this be a similar one? http://www.fiftharmymobileradio.com/photos13.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHillyard Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 or this maybe? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K-72_trailer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Almost, but not quite. About 7 pages further on on that 'quite amazing' :thumbsup: set of photos on the link you posted there are better views of the trailer front right side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chev41 Posted June 8, 2012 Author Share Posted June 8, 2012 Hi All This is it, 1943/44 Canadian Built Anti - Aircraft early warning Trailer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry275 Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Thanks for posting the pic, I love the curved corners on those trailers will you be putting the radar on top- only kidding Gerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chev41 Posted June 10, 2012 Author Share Posted June 10, 2012 Sky dish ..! The next few pictures are a little shocking but necessary as the body was very bad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry275 Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Ok..... Well you were not going to patch it! hope the removed bits have enough "pattern" to use as templates. All the best with it - If the Chev is anything to go by it will be great. Regards Gerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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