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1945 Gemco Trailer **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: **Status Unknown**

The appears in excellent shape.

“Offered at auction is an original World War II 1/4t military trailer manufactured in May 1945 by Gemco Mfg. This trailer has been completely restored and is parade ready. The data plate is completely original and in very good condition. Vintage Wiring of Maine OEM correct harness and Beachwood trailer tarp are installed. The trailer is 100% historically correct in every detail and stensiled as it would have been for shipment to the ETO
Stats on trailer:
Manufacturer Gemco Eng. & Mfg. Co. Inc.
Model T-1
Serial number 529
ACM number 135821 stamped on the frame under the front left spring hanger.
DOD 5-1945
U.S.A. number USA0877094
You would be hard pressed to find a nicer WWII trailer for your collection. The trailer is sold with a current OR title and pictoral documentation of the restoration process.”

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Unusual Jeep Trailer Lewisburg, KY **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $650.

I’m not sure any of this was ever military, but I could see that being handy for someone.

“Enclosed military jeep trailer. Removable sides and back, good for small business, instruments, flea market and craft items, camping or hunting dogs. 15 inch wheels, 2 inch ball. 4 X 6 with shelves in the front 9” deep.”

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1943 Fletcher Jeep Tanks AD **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

These fuel tanks could be pulled by jeeps and other vehicles.

“This is an original vintage 1943 magazine advertisement by Fletcher Aviation Corp. (Pasadena, California) titled
“New Fletcher Jeep Tanks … give gasoline service on the double!”
with 2 WWII era photos.
The ad measures approximately 7 3/4″ x 11 1/4″, is in excellent condition, and can easily be matted & framed.”

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M-416 Custom Camping Trailer **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was on eBay.

(02/15/2013) This trailer setup looks good.

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“Up for sale is my M416 military trailer that has been modified into a off-road camping/adventure trailer. This started off as a ¼ ton M416 surplus trailer. It was completely stripped down and sandblasted. The Axle was replaced with a 3500 lb unit with 6 lug bolt pattern for Toyota and Chevrolet. The frame was extended in the front for a cooler rack, and two military style gas can mounts ( gas cans will not be included). Trailer still maintains the military pintle hitch. Body had the floor cut out and replaced with heavier steel. A custom lid was made which opens using a modified tailgate latch and heavy duty lift struts. On top of the trailer sits a large Serengeti Rooftop tent.(http://campinglab.com/serengeti01.html)

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WW2 Couse Navy Trailer Gustine, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

I don’t know much about these trailers.

” This is a US Navy Military World War 2 Trailer built by Couse Labs for the US Navy. Its hard to read the date plate. It says Spares Trailer, Type CAHT-10284, Department of Ships. Serial number 211 I think. There is a picture of the date plate. We have only seen one restored online, its the only other one we were able to find. I believe its got one “combat rim” on it and one M38A1.Will help load her onto a truck if needed. There is another Combat Rim that will go with her (pictured). The last picture is of a Couse Labs built US Navy Trailer restored.”

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1944 Airborne Hand Cart on eBay

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I don’t know anything about these, but thought some of you would find it interesting.

“This is a 1944 Omaha Industries M3A4 Hand Cart. Omaha only made around 3600 M3A4’s, making this one of the rarer manufacturers to find.

This cart is very complete- it is only missing the draw bar, as most ones that get found are, and the cover and tow ropes. All these are available as reproductions.

The body is straight and is “barn fresh”, with only light surface rust. A quick clean up and some paint and it will look great. All the proper hardware appears to be there and it looks to be in good shape.

The wheels are intact and the original military marked tires are there. The tires do have damage, but a skilled person may very well to able save them since they are tube type. The damage on both is to the inside so they could be good display tires. In addition I am including a brand new pair of Carlisle tires that are the closest tires available to one of the styles used in WWII, these tires are $100+ alone. This gives the restorer an option of what tires to use.

The original and very hard to find bearing covers are not installed, but are included.”

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1945 Bantam Trailer Gustine, CA on eBay

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The seller selling the Navy trailer is also selling this one.

” This is basically a barn find. Its Original and in need or a restoration. Its an American Bantam Cab Company built USMC 1/4 Ton World War 2 trailer. The original data plate with the original serial number is still on it. Serial Number is 65108. Date of delivery is 3-1-45. There is a “combat rim” that goes with it. As you can see by the picture the rim needs work! Personally I think its a great project for someone to enjoy.”

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A Tear Drop Camper for a MB

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Steve spotted this great article about a jeep owner who decided to build a teardrop trailer for his rig.  Alan Johnson wrote the article as part of the premiere issue of Cool Tears and Tiny Campers Magazine, a magazine devoted to small campers.

The more I look at these, the more one of these might be a good solution for our trip back east.  I guess I’ll need to share this idea with my wife.

You can read the entire story from Cool Tears here

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You can see the trailer loaded in front of the jeep — Cool Tears Magazine

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