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Old 08-12-18, 00:39
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Not even sure which forum to put this in.

Perhaps it's off a trailer.

More of a hunch than anything that it is military.

Any ideas lads?
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Old 08-12-18, 04:09
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Default Too fancy for....

....a garbage bin......

...overbuilt enough to be military with that curved roof.......

....could come in handy as a shelter when the wife gets made at you!!!!

How big is it....Jeep trailer size or bigger?
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Old 08-12-18, 04:34
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I knew someone would probably ask that.

And fair enough.... only problem is I don't know Bob.

Pictures were sent to me by a farmer.

Best guess is about two jeep trailers (I think).

Owner is old and adamant that it is war surplus.
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Old 08-12-18, 12:52
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I'd guess a generator cover
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Old 08-12-18, 13:50
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There were a range of plant trailers built by McGrath that were fitted with Generators, Compressors and Water Pumps.

However, it looks similar to (close enough) the the body off a Nunn Searchlight generator.
Just what I need for my chassis without body! Don't suppose you could get measurements?
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Based on the nearby batteries on the ground 2 Jeep Trailers seems to be an accurate guess to size. (did I just say 'accurate guess'? I have been working in government too long...) The doors look interesting. Are those latches at the top? If so it would have to sit low enough if on a trailer to be reached from the ground. That search light generator chassis you showed would be possible, or something similar. But I doubt it would sit high like a truck bed.

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Old 10-12-18, 02:47
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Thanks Fellows,

I think the assessment it might be a generator cover is spot on.

Farmer will hopefully take some measurements and report back.
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