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The first prototype had some corner trim that was a bit complex, too complex for milling so I simplified the design, drew a pattern and used clear pine from my scrap pile to make all 16; drill press with a forstner bit for the radius and the band saw to finish. That was the most time consuming...

Thanks Mark. The first truss was actually the second truss. I made a second prototype using all my corrections from the first and it came out much better. In other words truss two was a keeper. Moving on to making the last four I used 4 sheets of 1/4" ply 8"x55" which I screwed together and drew...

I have spent several weeks working in my RTT I am almost to the point of fitting everything together before finish, The trailer is still in need of mechanicals but the opportunities for working outside have been few and far between. A shot of my humble beginnings. My side rails Dry fitted to...

Thanks for the info, I should still probably take the opportunity to use it just to learn the technique, at some point that trailer is going to get a new tongue, I would like to do my own work but I'll sub if I have no alternative. I'm thinking that if I do all the prep I might be able to save a...

I read this post a couple of times with great interest. I have an opportunity to purchase a tent body from CCC but would have to fab the framework, did you make the hinge system or purchase?

Today I learned that the shop that I work for has a welder. Its a Hobart 140 inert gas type. They use it to weld up post & panel sign frames, mostly aluminum. I can probably get access to this machine and perhaps teach myself to weld. Is this machine suitable for welding up a new tongue?

I towed the trailer home this afternoon and for a rusty old timer it towed really well. I could see (and feel) the difference between the old Brantford and this one; it was like night and day. I'll take a wild guess and say the difference is the torsion axle on this one compared to the leaf...

Another view.

Out with the old, in with the old The Brantford trailer has been sold, it now resides back in Canada where it will be eventually restored. I have since purchased another trailer, the owner says it is a Willys but i'm not sure. The bolt pattern seems to be MoPar and the axle is an early type...

Well after placing the trailer on auction it is headed back home to Canada. It sold on Friday so now I have to re-think my plans a bit. I'm happy for the collector who is taking on the project of restoration and pleased that another piece of history will be preserved. Now it's on to plan B, not...

Thanks again Mark. I just want to be sure I'm not destroying history. As a former railroad man who has worked in many museums I can understand the importance of preservation. I can always find another donor chassis.

Before I start my project I am making sure of the historical value of this piece. Apparently these artillery trailers are quite rare. If there happens to be a collector out there wanting one I might negotiate a sale. If no one bites in 10 or 15 days I'll stick to plan A and turn it into an...

Thanks for the link Mark, really good info. The first order of business is to get some cheapie wheels and tires under the thing so I can move it around, the old military tires are done for. The 30 mile tow, which in hindsight was not a good idea, did them in!!

Apparently the Brantford division built a lot of aircraft wings for the mosquito as well as making artillery shells and trailers.

I was able to track this trailer as Canadian and probably dated to the mid forties. The frame is rock solid but the tub is going to be retired along with some of the no longer useful underpinnings.

I picked up my trailer bright and early this morning so I have a few pics.

Hi all, new guy here. I have spent a few days checking out this site and have taken the plunge and decided to finally build a small expedition type trailer. I found this site while lurking on the T&TTT forum. There was some nice stuff there but I was looking for the types of off road trailers...