Bantam TC-3 trailer 1947

Ralph Fuller · Unread post by **Ralph Fuller** » July 10th, 2011, 7:33 am

I bought a 1947 Bantam TC-3 trailer. This is the civilian version with a tail-gate (won't float). Has pintle hitch and military tail-lights. No hand brake.

Unread post by **rickf** » July 10th, 2011, 7:52 am

WOW! Is that original or has it been restored? I know restored Bantem's are bringing big bucks.

Rick

Ralph Fuller · Unread post by **Ralph Fuller** » July 10th, 2011, 8:03 am

A buddy bought a restored Jeep that went with this trailer. There is only one coat of paint on this trailer. Somebody spent a lot of time and effort. The wood is in great shape, and this is the first military vehicle I didn't have to do anything to. There is no rust nor dings. I plan on changing the wiring to 24 volt and adding red reflectors to the rear/sides. I towed it at 65 mph without any problems.

csmith · Unread post by **csmith** » July 10th, 2011, 9:38 am

That's a beauity Ralph, nice score

davegargiulo · Unread post by **davegargiulo** » July 10th, 2011, 10:21 am

I have friends with WW2 jeeps that would do a backflip for that trailor. Nice catch.
Dave

platoonboss · Unread post by **platoonboss** » July 15th, 2011, 1:47 am

I have the same trailer except that mine has a 1 7/8' ball hitch. I toyed with the idea of getting a new rear panel to replace the tailgate (that I paid good money to have repaired.) and then trying to find a lunette to replace the ball hitch so I could turn it into an M100. In the end I decided to keep it as it was. I'll post some pics. Nice find.

Ralph Fuller · Unread post by **Ralph Fuller** » July 15th, 2011, 7:56 pm

Bought 2 yards, 60" wide canvas for $9 and four grommet kits to make a bikini top. I wanted to be able to see behind me when I was backing up. Added red reflectors on the sides at the rear. They were less than $2 at Wal-Mart.

platoonboss · Unread post by **platoonboss** » July 15th, 2011, 8:34 pm

I didn't realize that canvas was that reasonable. BTW did yours come with the lunette ring?

Ralph Fuller · Unread post by **Ralph Fuller** » July 15th, 2011, 10:40 pm

Lunette ring and military taillights came with the trailer.

Midwest Military has trailer parts at:
http://www.midwestmilitary.net/trailerparts.html

platoonboss · Unread post by **platoonboss** » July 15th, 2011, 11:49 pm

Great site, thanks. Now I can grab a lunette assy and tow it with the MUTT.

toptiger · Unread post by **toptiger** » July 16th, 2011, 3:18 am

Nice traiier, Ralph

Ralph Fuller · Unread post by **Ralph Fuller** » July 16th, 2011, 4:44 am

Thanks, TopTiger
Platoon Boss: I used a 40% off coupon from Hancock's Fabrics to get the $9 price on the canvas.

platoonboss · Unread post by **platoonboss** » July 16th, 2011, 8:11 pm

Thanks. I may do the same.

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