20-cwt trailer, or: Harry's build thread!

[Harry Moon]

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It might be a plan to just put CMP drum and wheel on. The 15 CWT used a CMP 16 inch wheel. Does anybody know of a 20 CWT with CMP pattern wheels. Mines a very late war production and by the tag i suspect it was destined for China.

[Bob Carriere]

....from a wonderful week of R & R.

will study you photos and get back to you.

Thanks for the pictures.....

Bob

[Gunner]

Hi Harry:

I'm restoring a 1953 Yugoslavian copy of a 1942 Zis 3 76.2mm Russian cannon. It too has skinny 5 stud 20 inch rims on it. I just had the rims sand-blasted and painted so I'll post some photos and measurements. I'd be very interested in finding out what rims the Soviets copied- Ford, GM, ??

Mike

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Gunner

I'd be very interested in finding out what rims the Soviets copied- Ford, GM, ??

Budd ?!?

H.

[Harry Moon]

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I put a spare set of CMP drums on and that will make it easier if I ever have a flat. Fit like they were meant to be on there!

[Harry Moon]

Got the Mechanical parking brake all sorted out and the new hydraulics all done, no leaks and should last with silicone fluid.
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[Harry Moon]

I wired in a set of magnetic base towing lights for a little more visibility. this is the on road setup.
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Tucked up and out of view when on display!
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[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Harry Moon

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It might be a plan to just put CMP drum and wheel on. The 15 CWT used a CMP 16 inch wheel. Does anybody know of a 20 CWT with CMP pattern wheels.

FYI, my 20-cwt GS composite body trailer has the same type of hub, spacer and 20-cwt wheels.

H.

[Harry Moon]

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Floor patched up, cleaned up and primed. Starting to go back together!

[Harry Moon]

I'd now say after spending some time looking through "The Factory Photo's" CD (Service Publications!) that the wheels on the trailer are Ford Commercial Pattern. Still want one as I would like a spare and keep it as original as possible.

[rob love]

I was out at my favorite mil scrapyard today and was looking at some of the Budd rims. There was a very nice condition 5 hole 20" budd but it was 6" wide between the flanges. I checked it against a 20cwt trailer located in the yard and those rims seem to be 5".

I have some spares on an old 44 ford 2 ton outside. I'll check them for width. Casey is out this way right now and could possibly transport it back for you.

[Harry Moon]

That would be great Rob, I didn't think of the width.
The manual calls for 700X20 tires and I can source new 7.25X20's

[rob love]

Originally Posted by Harry Moon

That would be great Rob, I didn't think of the width.
The manual calls for 700X20 tires and I can source new 7.25X20's

Here are the 7.00 X 20s brand new with the firestone label. The link is from a company that lists there prices including shipping to anywhere in the continental US, so for $229 ea you can have the correct size delivered to your nearest border depot.

http://www.performanceplustire.com/p...ireDataID/3840


Note that this company also deals with STA, so the 10:50X16 chevron tires and jeep tires are now available to us Canadians at reasonable prices, provided we are prepared to drive to the other side to get them.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by rob love

I was out at my favorite mil scrapyard today and was looking at some of the Budd rims. There was a very nice condition 5 hole 20" budd but it was 6" wide between the flanges. I checked it against a 20cwt trailer located in the yard and those rims seem to be 5".

Correct, 5" wide, that's what I said earlier....

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

Actually, 5" wide 20" diameter wheels fitted with 7.00-20 road tread tyres.