MCGRATH Semi trailer

[John Mackie]

Thanks Mike for the reply. When I visited Ian Styles last week he produced a book with data called DMV " B" vehicles and I brought home a very nice photo of what looks like my trailer, dolly , round front , landing gear . It shews the 4 drop down sides and the pipe frame for a cover which I don't have.
I have yet to move to a location closer to home and will take more photos.
I would like to restore it but it will need 4 rims (8 stud) , tyres floor boards brake overhaul and a new curved front. I am concerned if the authorities will accept it without brakes on the dolly, I will make some cautious enquiries!
I will keep you informed.

[Mike Cecil]

Hi John,

I have a copy of the DMV book (and I think Keith Webb did repros, too). The image in that book is labelled as a No.1, which appears to be at odds with the description provided in my previous post.

The image in the DMV book seems to show a No.3, not a No.1 based on the description. The image shows a round front, McGrath quick-release turntable with dolly converter, single rear axle with dual wheels and booster ie air brakes - you can see the airline looped around the drawbar of the converter. So does your trailer have these elements? Or is it a dual rear axle with single wheels? Does your trailer have the nomenclature plate still attached? I think Lang has a parts book that might help, too (see his earlier post in this thread).

Mike

[John Mackie]

Mike, Thank you very much for the information .Here is more info.
I have the dolly which appears complete except for the rims and tyres, it has a single rear axle with 4 8 stud rims and tyres( very old! )
The brake system is all there, vacuum tank, relay valve , power chamber and master cylinder. These parts should not be a problem as I have spares scavenged during conversion of trailers from vacuum to air.
When it dries out I want to move it closer to home and will get more details and photos.

John.