Ben Hur Help!
Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 8:30 pm
I need some help with my all metal G-518 Ben Hur trailer.
The one I have has about 10 extra holes drilled in the sides at the rear for European lights. Can someone that has finished one to original WWII USGI specs send me some pictures of the rear sides where the light brackets go? I have all of the manuals as well as having spent time looking at the images on the CCKW site, but I come up short. Seems there are plenty of wood Ben Hur pictures on the web. There are so many holes in the bed, but none of them line up with the NOS light brackets I have. I also need to see how the black out light switch is mounted on the metal bed trailer.
Also, all of the metal D rings were cut in half to make hooks. My buddy found an old metal trailer and cut 10 D rings off for me. I have cut all of the ones off of my trailer and realized I’m two short. The one he cut the D rings off of didn’t have a tail gate. So if any one has 2 let me know. McMaster-Carr has no chain links close to use. I have some 3/8 stock and can make some. But would rather have some originals.
Thanks in advance. Paul
The one I have has about 10 extra holes drilled in the sides at the rear for European lights. Can someone that has finished one to original WWII USGI specs send me some pictures of the rear sides where the light brackets go? I have all of the manuals as well as having spent time looking at the images on the CCKW site, but I come up short. Seems there are plenty of wood Ben Hur pictures on the web. There are so many holes in the bed, but none of them line up with the NOS light brackets I have. I also need to see how the black out light switch is mounted on the metal bed trailer.
Also, all of the metal D rings were cut in half to make hooks. My buddy found an old metal trailer and cut 10 D rings off for me. I have cut all of the ones off of my trailer and realized I’m two short. The one he cut the D rings off of didn’t have a tail gate. So if any one has 2 let me know. McMaster-Carr has no chain links close to use. I have some 3/8 stock and can make some. But would rather have some originals.
Thanks in advance. Paul