British WWII Lightweight 100 Gallon Water Trailers

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Regulations for the Equipment of the Army  Part 1. 1942
Chapter 20, Para.570(c)

 

[Jerryjeeprichard]

I hadn’t considered that these would be used on vehicles. I suppose logical now I look at it.  

[Jerryjeeprichard]

Another lucky find this week. 
 

Another bowser trailer. This time just a rolling chassis. It’s been modified slightly to accommodate a wooden body, the rear 4 “ of the chassis removed and brackets for bolting the tank on have been removed too. 
All simple fixes though. This is the third rolling chassis I have had with this style of modification. 
I’m assuming these little trailers were bought up after war and modified in this manner by one company. Then just sold on as general purpose trailers…? 
I already have three bowser, so I just plan on moving this straight on if anyone knows of anyone in the market for summer restoration. 
 

I can help with any missing dimensions. 
 

 

[Jerryjeeprichard]

I’ve had a reshuffle in the workshop today. 
Pulled the 100 gallon out managed to get the data plate and T plate fitted. 
Just need to get the Diff plate fitted.