albert-jan Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Last November I started the restoration of the two gs trailers. See also the link http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?29217-2-gs-trailer-found-in-holland&highlight=trailer+holland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hans prijs Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 come withe the pictures hans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert-jan Posted March 3, 2013 Author Share Posted March 3, 2013 Just begun disassembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert-jan Posted March 13, 2013 Author Share Posted March 13, 2013 all the woodwork of the first trailer removes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert-jan Posted March 13, 2013 Author Share Posted March 13, 2013 the first trailer completely stripped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert-jan Posted March 13, 2013 Author Share Posted March 13, 2013 Started with Cleaning the towing eye and pull pin box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWMike Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 How is the restoration of the trailers going? I'm looking for one to put behind my MW, so if you know where there are any more turning up in Holland, I would be pleased to know !!!!!!!!! mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hans prijs Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 there is one sold on ebay this week in the uk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hans prijs Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 one of these trailers is mine and when he is ready than can my bedford mw towing him next operation market garden. next week i bring them to the sandblaster and than can we build them up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWMike Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I saw the one on ebay but was stuck on a train and didn't get back home in time to bid! My MW will be at Arnhem with the XXX corps run next year too! See you there! mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hans prijs Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 i build one gs trailer of scratch last year for my brother in law i wil look for you if i can find something here in holland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWMike Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Bought one in an auction here in the uk- needs full restoration! Do you have the rope cleats for any of yours? If not we should try to get a decent batch cast- they are expensive in small numbers! mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hans prijs Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 hi mike what do you mean with the rope cleats do you have a picture of the cleats regards hans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Lawrence Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 As I posted in the 10cwt GS trailer thread these are the cleats - a mortar trailer needs 16. They are an obsolete design and are almost impossible to find, hence me biting the bullet and having some cast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hans prijs Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 hello i do not need the rope cleats for my `10 cwt gs trailer and what is the prize to cast them in the uk maybe can i help you to cast them in holland hans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepjes Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Hi Gentlemen, Casting of the cleats sounds interesting. I own a Mortar "project" too, and one of the items missing are these cleats. So you can sign me up for a set. If we can find more enthousiasts, this may help to get a nice price ? If I can be of any assistance, keep me posted, Regards, Egbert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWMike Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Cleats...... Managed to find a foundry who are quoting a lot less than the one Tony has used, to either cast in iron or brass/bronze, so I need to borrow or buy a cleat from someone to have a batch made. (I've tried the same foundry that Tony used but in vain and as Tony said, they are very pricey ....) So far at least one person expressed a desire for a set as well as myself (Jeepjes on this thread for trailers) I'm hoping to get the iron ones for around £5 each and brass/bronze for £7 (depends which set we want and how many we order, and I'm not sure that these come de-burred and drilled at that price), As there are 16 per trailer, you can see the costs mount up, but at least the trailers would look original......by the time you've spent the money on the timber and everything else, why skimp? Contact me by 15th December if you need any and I will start the final negotiations with the foundry, who want to see an example before they give me the final price. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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