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Old 23-03-19, 17:41
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Default Rare early Canadian 20-cwt trailer

I am first offering my Canadian 20-cwt for sale here on MLU.

This is a rare Canadian-built 20-cwt trailer and one of only a handful left. It is of early composite construction and (as far as I know) the only survivor which still has the original wood riveted to the steel frame (not bolted as seen on some restorations).

Shortly after WW2, it was supplied by Canada to the Norwegian Army. It was sold as surplus to a military vehicle dealer in the Netherlands in the 1980s. I am the second civilian owner. It has always been stored indoors, first in Army reserve depots and the last 35 years by collectors in the Netherlands. So it remains in as-found, peeling paint condition.

Currently in deep storage which does not lend itself well to photography. Therefore I have attached a photo of approx 15 years ago when I bought it. It is still in the same unrestored condition. You're welcome to come and view it.

I am open to offers. Due to it's rarity, I expect it is at least worth twice the going rate for a Ben Hur trailer. Please contact me via email. I may be interested in a (partial) trade on a Canadian or British 10-cwt trailer.

Thanks for your interest!

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Old 25-03-19, 18:22
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Default Trailer...............

Hi Hanno

No I am not asking you to ship it to Canada...... but would if I could afford it.

However, due to its rarity and the fact that I have such a spare frame wheels, springs and all .....would it be possible to document, for all MLU members, the size/dimensions of the box and get as many pictures as possible of the 4 sides and close-ups of the various hardware....fenders spacing, etc.

I realize it is in dry storage right now but whenever you pull it out for the new owner.... who I hope will be a MLU member...... could a photo shoot be possible.

Between Grant skills and determination and my patience I am sure we could do a faithful repro.

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Old 26-03-19, 13:31
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However, due to its rarity and the fact that I have such a spare frame wheels, springs and all .....would it be possible to document, for all MLU members, the size/dimensions of the box and get as many pictures as possible of the 4 sides and close-ups of the various hardware....fenders spacing, etc.

I realize it is in dry storage right now but whenever you pull it out for the new owner.... who I hope will be a MLU member...... could a photo shoot be possible.
Hello Bob, will try to document the box as best as I can.

BTW: it can be flat-packed quite easily, so shipping it back home to Canada would not cost a fortune...
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Old 26-03-19, 22:37
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....flat enough for a large envelope??????

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Old 27-03-19, 00:56
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And a very large Mailman?

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Old 27-03-19, 02:13
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Do you have a picture of the IKEA builder's plate?
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Old 03-04-19, 12:16
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Do you have a picture of the IKEA builder's plate?
All kidding aside, they did come flat packed and with instructions on how to unpack the box and assemble the trailer!
See http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...669#post259669 for a recently unearthed steel bodied trailer which has never been assembled.

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Old 03-04-19, 14:20
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Hanno , are the troop seats still present in your trailer ? By looking at your reference material i noticed they had troop seats installed in this very nice trailer Cheers . Robert
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Old 03-04-19, 14:55
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Hanno , are the troop seats still present in your trailer ? By looking at your reference material i noticed they had troop seats installed in this very nice trailer
Hello Robert,

If you read the "Function" section in the AEDB, one will note: "This vehicle was designed, primarily, to carry petrol in tins, in two (2) tiers. To this end, a second floor was put into the body, being so designed that it was divided longitudinally, into two (2) halves, each folding back against the upper portion of the side panels and strapped into position, when not in use."

My trailer does not have the second, foldable floor. I have never seen this floor on any surviving examples, and wartime pictures show them in use as General Service trailers exclusively. So I wonder if they were ever actually used to carry petrol tins?

HTH

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Old 03-04-19, 19:06
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Thank you Hanno for the very interesting information . Nice picture !
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Old 26-09-19, 07:40
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After being busy with the XXX Corps tour, it is time to bring this to your attention again.

I am asking €2,950.- Let me know if you need more information.

Thanks for looking.
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Old 26-09-19, 16:31
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Default Folding floor

I can tell by my trailer that it never had the folding floors installed, and the unassembled one that Jeff Davis came across (35 after mine was built) did not even have them in the crate.
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Old 28-09-19, 14:06
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I can tell by my trailer that it never had the folding floors installed, and the unassembled one that Jeff Davis came across (35 after mine was built) did not even have them in the crate.
Harry, thanks for that observation confirming my thoughts on this subject.
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Old 28-09-19, 14:19
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Three quarter view of 20-cwt trailer - then & now:

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And another archive picture: side view of 20-cwt trailer coupled to CMP 15-cwt 4x4 truck:

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Old 30-09-19, 13:48
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Old 30-09-19, 14:24
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Think of all the FUDGE you could transport with it . . . ��
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Old 24-01-21, 17:50
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Default Updated pictures

I made some more detailed pictures of my 20-cwt trailer, as and where it stands in a dry barn. See this album for full size pictures: https://photos.app.goo.gl/GBavpD6m9hLwyMW77

It really only needs a repaint and a brake job. Brakes are Ford 15-cwt for which all the parts are still available - I may have some assorted spares for it. As the Norwegian Army tyres have perished (though they still hold air), I will also supply the trailer with a set of correct 7.00-20 highway tread tyres in serviceable conditon.

Asking €2,950.-

Please contact me if you have any further questions.

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Old 11-04-21, 19:13
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Please see this thread for wartime pictures and more information on the 20-cwt trailer:

http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/showthread.php?t=9482
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Old 12-04-21, 12:48
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Hanno, stop teasing me with this, you now I cant afford it.

Hope you and yours are all well.

LOL cheers,

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Old 12-04-21, 16:25
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Hanno, stop teasing me with this, you now I cant afford it.

Hope you and yours are all well.

LOL cheers,

Andy
Cheers Andy, all is well here - hope you are too. I hear the pubs are opening today in the UK? During the lockdown you could have saved that pub money in a jar and sent it over as monthly installments

Seriously, I could redo the brakes for you so you can hook it up to the Ford LAAT next time you're over in Holland and tow it home.
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Old 16-06-21, 12:45
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Nice trailer It would have looked nice behind some of our museum CMP 15 cab's
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Old 08-07-21, 13:24
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Nice trailer It would have looked nice behind some of our museum CMP 15 cab's
Mike, please contact me if you need details. I can ship it anywhere you want.

Thanks,
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Old 24-02-22, 20:00
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Trailer is sold: payment received, awaiting transportation.
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Old 14-05-22, 23:13
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However, due to its rarity and the fact that I have such a spare frame wheels, springs and all .....would it be possible to document, for all MLU members, the size/dimensions of the box and get as many pictures as possible of the 4 sides and close-ups of the various hardware....fenders spacing, etc.

I realize it is in dry storage right now but whenever you pull it out for the new owner.... who I hope will be a MLU member...... could a photo shoot be possible.
Hi Bob, see this album https://photos.app.goo.gl/GBavpD6m9hLwyMW77 to which I added the photos I made today. Let me know if you miss some details please let me know as this Monday it’s off to the new owner!
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Old 15-05-22, 17:10
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Default Thanks Hanno.....

All the information all in one place.....

....still not decided if I want to do a wooden box vs a steel box..... a steel box is so much easier to store and take care of.......

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Old 16-05-22, 09:53
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All the information all in one place.....

....still not decided if I want to do a wooden box vs a steel box..... a steel box is so much easier to store and take care of.......
Just uploaded another 135 photos. Let me know if you need a "voice over" to go with the photos.

BTW, wood is the way to go, if you ask me!
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Old 16-05-22, 21:31
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Default Wood or steel.........

When I moved to Ottawa I was heavily involved in woodworking, basket making by Joyce, wood turning, .....

but I modified my new location to focus on metal working.......

Wood means getting all reorganized to work with wood..... hand tools and power tools........ remembering old skills and tricks...... start collecting wood related items and collecting good wood.......
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Then you need to plan for a sheltered storage of the trailer partly or fully finished for the rain and snow months......

Other option is to do an original repro using the proper frame and nice air-dried ash boards......... and keep it for show/parades
....and.......

Build a separate all steel trailer using another excellent larger :generator/or compressor trailer frame....... might make it to look "military" but serve as a camping vehicle for remote wilderness camping....

....... any suggestions on how I can live for another 45 years so I can break even with all my projects????
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Old 16-05-22, 23:20
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Bob, before you get too carried away with the love of all things metal, consider that you haven't had anyone offer photos of a steel bodied trailer to match the detailed set of photos Hanno has shared of this wood bodied trailer.
For the construction, think about how you would make the corrugated panels and the fan shaped stiffening ribs on the headboard. All I'm saying is that both versions have challenges, just different...
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Old 18-05-22, 18:09
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My trailer was loaded today. It will be shipped to the USA via the UK to become part of the Wheels of Liberation Collection - see https://www.facebook.com/WheelsofLiberation/

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