Wanted: British 10cwt airborne trailer spares

[Paul Dutton]

I'm looking for parts to complete a 10cwt British Airborne Trailer restoration.
Mainly;

Electrical parts, side marker lights, convoy light, trailer to jeep plug, junction box etc
Front hitch (prefer later larger eye)
Rear T plate
Copies or supplier of canvas tie down hooks
Stabilizer legs front and rear
Anything of use or interest.
Would even take other restoration project or parts.
What Have You?
I'm UK based, I can collect or organise own courier.
I'm also looking at reproducing some parts for these such as axles (maybe even a hub conversion from imperial to metric)
Complete solid tubs, correct panels and seam welded with all brackets underneath for cables and lights etc
Repro T plates if a good pattern is found
I think there is also a market for the hitch too, need to get a good original to copy.
Any help or pointers greatly appreciated as usual

[Rob Abbott]

Hi Paul
I may be able to help with some bits.
I'm pretty sure I have a box of canvas tie down hooks taken from another trailer wreck. Also have at least one stabilizer leg but I think it might need straightening.
I will get up in the garage loft and take a couple of photos.
All the best
Rob

[Paul Dutton]

Hi Rob
Any joy on the trailer parts mate??
Paul

[Rob Abbott]

Hi Paul
Ok - I have found them which is a good start !!
I have 11 canvas tie downs, 2 corner hooks and 2 Stabiliser legs (one will need a bit of heating and straightening.
I would add a couple of photos but I am struggling to load them due to entirely to mu own technology deficiencies !
If you PM me an e mail address I will send them direct
Cheers
Rob

[simon king]

I had a batch of tie down hooks made by my local blacksmith for my 10cwt GS trailer rebuild so if all other options don't come up with sufficient hooks, all is not lost. They can still be made by hand (probably the original method anyway) if you find the right smith.

John Corden put me onto ready cut steel discs from eBay which were used to make new support legs, so again there is always a way.

[Paul Dutton]

Thanks Simon. My hooks have the tang cut off but the flat bases still there, so I could weld new hooks onto flats and clean up.
Which discs you mean? The foot ??