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Old 03-04-19, 12:01
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Jeff found the 20-cwt trailer while doing a fire inspection. Reportedly, "this trailer was in a partial crate, with a sales document from somewhere in Vancouver including the original manual. Sales paper work said 1947 or something, never been bolted together."

It looks like this was trailer serial #308

A true time capsule!

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Old 03-04-19, 20:37
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There were the following SB manuals for the 15 and 20 CWT GS Trailers:

SB-4 Gas Welding Trailer - 1943
SB-4A Gas Welding Trailer - 1944

SB-5 15 and 20 CWT. General Service Trailer - 1944
SB-5A 15 and 20 CWT. General Service Trailer - 1945

There were subtle differences in the manuals although I'd have to go and fish them out to determine exactly what they were. One of the most obvious differences between 5 and 5A was the illustrations and I have attached one as an example.

Fig. 1 - 15 Cwt. Two Wheel G.S. Trailer - Side View.jpg
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Old 03-04-19, 22:11
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WRT the welding trailer, which was a companion to the KL Lorry, I believe some of the kit from the truck was moved back to the trailer, which may have changed the layout of the trailer necessitating a new manual. It's been a while since I had that stuff, but I think the blacksmiths box and the welding screens may have moved.
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