Wheels
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Originally Posted by jack neville
What sort of wheels were used?
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Jack,
British pressed steel wheels that were very similar to standard pre-war civilian car wheels, but had 6 nuts. These are quite sought after. There was a truly lightweight version used on the original "airborne" trailers as pictured above and another seemingly identical type that was actually slightly heavier gauge steel.
There was also a much heavier slit rim version, again with 6 nuts securing wheel to hub that I believe was a post-war development.
Photos of British Lightweight wheels:
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John.
1944 Chevrolet C8a HUP ZL-2
1944 Willys MB (British Guards Armoured Div);
1944 BSA Folding Bicycle (Best "Para Bike" at War&Peace Show 2011, 2012, 2014 and 2015);
Trailer, 10cwt, Water Lightweight, 100 gall;
Trailer, 10cwt, Cargo Lightweight 10cwt No1 MkII;
Trailer, 10cwt, Electrical Repair Mk.2; Ex-Airborne REME;
Trailer, 10cwt, Lightweight, Electric Welding Mk 2;
SOLD:1943 Chevrolet C60s Wrecker
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