Bantam T3-C 1/4 Ton Trailer Walk-Through
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- čas přidán 15. 02. 2019
- This video goes through the main features of a 1947 T3-C (civilian) trailer with description of the key differences between the T3-C and its military counterparts -- the Willys MB-T and the Bantam T3 G-529 trailers.
The biggest difference is the introduction of a tail-gate. The original military trailers were considered "amphibious" -- that is they could go through water (even float) because the tub was water tight. The MB-T and T3 had a drain plug near the left rear corner of the tub which the T3-C does not have.
The tailgate introduced structural weaknesses to the tub design which had to be compensated for with the addition of side gusset supports to the left and right of the tail gate. These gussets are not present on the military trailers.
The next major difference is the absence of a hand brake on the civilian models. Military trailers have a brake handle located at the front of the trailer and accompanying brake drums, cables, and other hardware that are not found on the T3-C.
The MB-T and T3 trailers used a lunette eye ring coupler, and most T3-C trailers are found with a civilian type fulton ball hitch coupler. The trailer in this video has been retro-fitted with the lunette eye coupler for being pulled behind a Jeep.
More subtle differences such as the number of rope hooks/tie-down hooks on the side of the tub (3 on each side for T3-C vs 4 on each side for military) and the small data plate with serial number found on the T3-C also can be used to identify military vs civilian trailers.
Well done. Both trailer, and video.
Thank you so much!! I just picked up a TC3 for 350 bucks thinking it was a M100 with a tailgate mod. The seller thought it was a homemade trailer.
Good presentation. Thanks.
Excellent information.
So beautiful
I love it!
Hello WW2 Jeep and Rifle! Great trailer for Willys! Excellent trailer condition, i like it! Thank you for the video!
Nice, just bought one
Very awesome
Very interesting video- thanks! You may know, American Bantam was the only company to reply to the Army's request for a 1/4 ton truck- which became the Jeep. They based it on a small car they were making. Unfortunately, they could not supply the huge quantity the Army wanted to buy, so got the contract for these trailers as a 'consolation prize,' which kept them in business.
good video
can you tow one of these with a 2018-2020 jl?
My buddy owns a ( Checker Cab Company) manufacturer 1/4T trailer. Same design, very rare
Do you have a blueprint or size of every parts on your bantam? I need if you have, thank you
I recently got an old trailer. Do you know where I could identify it?
Nice.
I have a WWII trailer for communications gear. It has a flat tire and Ican't get the wheel off - do you have a resource I can contact to get some help?
Do you know the color name and/or code? Looks nice!
I have a WW 11 and Vietnam tent trailer with a one star on it. Looking to find a home as its 90% there or more as far as poles but no canvas. I am outside of
T3c trailers had bows and a normal top