The GMC CCKW

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






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nice trailer ??? Thats my old ben hur i see the leg was on her when i brought it over 6 yrs ago the a frame was bent also before i got it.

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

its a great trailer wish i still had it Used for various things hauling tents and equipment etc and used as a bedroom nice warm cosy and dry

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