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Al, Sorry it took so long to reply. I was overseas. On my trailer, I had the knob and the wedge. I contacted the Fulton hitch company direct:...
flybynav
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May 1, 2003
4:10 pm
4212
Al, There was a lot of discussion on G503.com about these. They are available and of good quality. Here's a link to the emails about them:...
flybynav
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May 1, 2003
4:27 pm
4213
Rus, The bows sold by the Dufflebag weren't for the full blown Covered Wagon option. These were more to keep the water off the tarp by using a slight arch....
Bill Norris
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May 2, 2003
1:27 pm
4214
Bill, The pictures of your trailer are exactly the same configuration as those that were used on the "Dufflebag" website. You're correct in your assessment...
Rus Curtis
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May 2, 2003
2:18 pm
4215
Rus, I apologize, I should have read your post more thoroughly. Now I understand what you meant. I did not realize that these bows could serve as the top...
Bill Norris
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May 2, 2003
4:21 pm
4216
Bill, I think we are all waiting to see if George has actually taken possession of his trailer. I'm anxious to see some close-up photos and measurements of...
Rus Curtis
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May 2, 2003
6:19 pm
4217
Rus, Yes that is the original taillamp on mine. Didn't realize how lucky I was when I go the trailer. Unfortunately, I probably won't be able to measure it for...
Bill Norris
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May 2, 2003
6:32 pm
4218
Bill, Yes, this does help. I'd heard of the similarity with the Model A but couldn't remember the diameters of either. Thanks for the extra details. -rus ...
Rus Curtis
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May 2, 2003
6:45 pm
4219
Rus, This is somewhat crude, but it is a very tight fight trying to get that lamp into the hole in the end panel. If you measure the diameter of that hole it...
Bill Norris
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May 2, 2003
7:38 pm
4220
I am looking for a few parts for my 45 bantam bt3. I need a lunette, wiring, and an idaed of what numbers went on the little devil. If anyone could help I...
damnjeep
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May 3, 2003
2:40 am
4221
Sorry not sure how differant they are but my trailer is a 44 not a 45..tanya...
damnjeep
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May 3, 2003
2:41 am
4222
I know this is a little Big for this forum but I getting desperate! Looking for parts Hubs and Brake drums for a 1 Ton Ben Hur G518 trailer. If anyone can help...
ERNEST AGUILAR
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May 3, 2003
4:06 am
4223
Anyone have an MBT they would like to trade for a BT-C? Trailer is in New Jersey. Dj...
Dave Jenkins
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May 3, 2003
12:17 pm
4224
Vintage wiring of main makes great wiring harnesses. They are terrific reproductions of the originals. Dj ... [Non-text portions of this message have been...
Dave Jenkins
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May 3, 2003
12:28 pm
4225
... terrific reproductions of the ... Joe Hall of Vintage Wiring is also a good guy. Norm Daurer, the guy reproducing the civi Bantam trailer wooden bows, is...
kodiak12060
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May 4, 2003
12:16 pm
4226
Hi-I am new to the site although I have had subject for over 30 years. Currently thinking of trailering subject from NJ to Fla. My concern is the wheel...
danfla08361
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May 6, 2003
2:06 pm
4227
Hi Dan - welcome to the list. I think I'd give the bearings a look-see, replace or repack 'em as needed and head out. They're a heckuva lot bigger than the...
Mike Boyink
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May 6, 2003
5:59 pm
4228
Dan, I wouldn't necessarily suggest it, but I have towed my '67 M416 over 5K miles (some on route 95), most at 70mph, never having looked at the bearings....
Reid Anderson
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May 6, 2003
6:21 pm
4229
OK, one more time.......I tow my trailer between Prescott, AZ and Juneau, AK loaded well over the 500 lbs it is built for. That is approx 5000 miles each way....
Scott E. McCasland
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May 6, 2003
7:16 pm
4230
That brings up a question. Are there Bearing Buddies available of the correct size to work with these hubs and allow you to submerge them wih no problems?...
Bill Czygan
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May 6, 2003
10:11 pm
4231
Nothing in the military was made to last long. It just had to get the job done. Equipment was more likely to get destroyed before being used up. I suspect...
Craig Flowers
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May 6, 2003
10:33 pm
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Well, I'm done. It took just over a year to complete and I'm calling it done. I had a blast restoring this (I use the term 'restoring' loosely). This forum...
Pete Elton
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May 7, 2003
1:07 am
4233
... (and Mike, I know ... Dang...am I getting that predictable? ;) It's OK for me, but then I have a cable modem..;) Congrats on finishing the project!...
Mike Boyink
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May 7, 2003
1:35 am
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Pete, Looks GREAT!! since your done when can you come over and give me a hand! Just picked a 1 ton Ber Hur trailer! Really looks Great I was lucky enough to...
ERNEST AGUILAR
ernesta2492000
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May 7, 2003
2:15 am
4235
I have a couple of 9.00 -16 Mohawk Chief Military tires available free for the taking. They may be the original tires (just the rubber) off my M101A1 1968...
Ktjensen
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May 7, 2003
2:03 pm
4236
I have someone who wants them already. If they do not take them in two weeks they will be available again. I live in Connecticut near I91 and I95...
Ktjensen
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May 7, 2003
4:00 pm
4237
... hand! ... enough ... know why I ... I have a new baby on the way (one of the motivating factors to get the trailer done). So give me a few weeks and I'd...
Pete Elton
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May 7, 2003
4:29 pm
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... I ... Actually, it doesn't seem to take that long to load over a 56K connection either. And it's not 'predictable', it's 'consistent'. That always sounds...
Pete Elton
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May 7, 2003
4:33 pm
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Hello All, Back in January I asked the group some questions relating to hauling my BT3-C, "cross country". I received much good advice, and then had to decide...
bantamred
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May 7, 2003
8:24 pm
4240
Pete,Finally had the time to read your site = good stuff. Question, I cannot envision these pipe clamps you are talking about to hold the these wood blocks...
Luan To
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May 7, 2003
9:20 pm
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