Wooden Ben Hur

CCKW Trailer Technical and Repair Questions. Restricted to Trailers pulled by CCKW's /Chevy's/ and other 10 wheel trucks.
Post Reply
kpu121265
Sergeant
Sergeant
Posts: 22
Joined: Sat Jun 12, 2010 11:05 am

Wooden Ben Hur

Post by kpu121265 »

I've just added a wooden ben hur to the collection. It is in pretty good shape, other than the draw bar needs to be straightened (which is no big job, just need to dis assemble it). My question is about the landing leg. This one, is very much like a jeep trailer leg, and is well made if it is a fab job. I don't know much about ben hurs, but is this likely to be original? If not, has anyone got the wheel and arm assembly going spare? Also, there are no data plates on this trailer, how can i tell if it is WW2 manufacture and where should the plates go (if i can find some or repro ones)? WOudl there be any tell tale signs on the trailer to indicate an approximate year of manufacture?
Regards
Ken
Image
Image
Image
Image
Image

http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/showpho ... 1&cat=2619
http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/showpho ... 1&cat=2619
http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/showpho ... 0&cat=2619
http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/showpho ... 7&cat=2619
http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/showpho ... 7&cat=2619
Last edited by kpu121265 on Thu Dec 02, 2010 6:01 am, edited 1 time in total.
Jan 1942 Willys Slat Jeep
June 1942 Ford GPW
2 x Ford GP
1994 Polsten Quad AA gun
1943 M10 Ammunition Trailer
1943 MBT
1941 Diamond T 969A Wrecker
1943 GMC352
1943 GMC353
1943 Sherman M4E9 (small hatch composite)
1942 M2A1 Autocar Half Track
1943 M14 International Half Track
1942 Polish Trailer Mounted Cook 'house'
1941 Dodge WC16 Command Car
1943 Dodge WC62 6x6
1941 Dodge WC21
1943 Dodge WC56
KEVINABR
Major
Major
Posts: 412
Joined: Mon Nov 13, 2006 1:08 pm
Location: RAMSGATE ENGLAND

Re: Wooden Ben Hur

Post by KEVINABR »

nice trailer ??? Thats my old ben hur i see :D the leg was on her when i brought it over 6 yrs ago the a frame was bent also before i got it.
1941 GMC 352 A1 Cargo 29595
1942 GMC 353 F2 Workshop 102620 ST6 Type M18 Electrical Repair
1942 GMC 353 B2 Cargo
1942 Ben Hur 1ton Wooden Cargo Trailer
1942 Chevrolet G506 G7113 Tractor 1NK 245837
1944 5ton The Trailer Company of America, Stake and Platform Semi Trailer
1943 Dodge WC63 6x6 82035401
194? Diamond T 968a 968A7471
PFC 514th Q.M T.C We Deliver Everything, Except Babies
kpu121265
Sergeant
Sergeant
Posts: 22
Joined: Sat Jun 12, 2010 11:05 am

Re: Wooden Ben Hur

Post by kpu121265 »

I'm very happy with it, just trying to find out a bit more about it. It's a partner for the 352 which was feeling left out with the 353 having the Polsten hitched up.
Ken
Jan 1942 Willys Slat Jeep
June 1942 Ford GPW
2 x Ford GP
1994 Polsten Quad AA gun
1943 M10 Ammunition Trailer
1943 MBT
1941 Diamond T 969A Wrecker
1943 GMC352
1943 GMC353
1943 Sherman M4E9 (small hatch composite)
1942 M2A1 Autocar Half Track
1943 M14 International Half Track
1942 Polish Trailer Mounted Cook 'house'
1941 Dodge WC16 Command Car
1943 Dodge WC62 6x6
1941 Dodge WC21
1943 Dodge WC56
KEVINABR
Major
Major
Posts: 412
Joined: Mon Nov 13, 2006 1:08 pm
Location: RAMSGATE ENGLAND

Re: Wooden Ben Hur

Post by KEVINABR »

its a great trailer wish i still had it :cry: Used for various things hauling tents and equipment etc and used as a bedroom nice warm cosy and dry
1941 GMC 352 A1 Cargo 29595
1942 GMC 353 F2 Workshop 102620 ST6 Type M18 Electrical Repair
1942 GMC 353 B2 Cargo
1942 Ben Hur 1ton Wooden Cargo Trailer
1942 Chevrolet G506 G7113 Tractor 1NK 245837
1944 5ton The Trailer Company of America, Stake and Platform Semi Trailer
1943 Dodge WC63 6x6 82035401
194? Diamond T 968a 968A7471
PFC 514th Q.M T.C We Deliver Everything, Except Babies
kpu121265
Sergeant
Sergeant
Posts: 22
Joined: Sat Jun 12, 2010 11:05 am

Re: Wooden Ben Hur

Post by kpu121265 »

Well,the project moves on. Draw bar is straightened, wiring harness located and some tail light brackets.... But (and i accpet this might unobtanium) does anyone have a spare blackout light switch for the ben hur trailer (condition unimportant), and/or the wiring junction box (or a photo of the latter, is it the same as a jeep one in style)? I am also looking for the rod which attaches the bottom of the brake handle to the bell crank which activates the brakes (the one with a u shaped connector on either end and piece of threaded rod) - part number H101-0144242 ord no 14422.
Regards
Ken
Jan 1942 Willys Slat Jeep
June 1942 Ford GPW
2 x Ford GP
1994 Polsten Quad AA gun
1943 M10 Ammunition Trailer
1943 MBT
1941 Diamond T 969A Wrecker
1943 GMC352
1943 GMC353
1943 Sherman M4E9 (small hatch composite)
1942 M2A1 Autocar Half Track
1943 M14 International Half Track
1942 Polish Trailer Mounted Cook 'house'
1941 Dodge WC16 Command Car
1943 Dodge WC62 6x6
1941 Dodge WC21
1943 Dodge WC56
Post Reply