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    1947 Bantam T3-C Overland Trailer Project

    Just updated the post. Plans would be to make a lid that encloses the inside, and mount a RTT to the top.
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    1947 Bantam T3-C Overland Trailer Project

    Next addressed the wheel hubs I purchased and installed all new racers, bearings, nuts, washers, and seal. Found all part numbers from this thread https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/bantam-hub-rebuild-w-new-part-numbers.1042101/ Cleaned up the studs, and ordered new lug nuts. I kept the original...
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    1947 Bantam T3-C Overland Trailer Project

    Removed the old tires with a spoon (Not fun), and blasted, primed, and painted the 15" x 4.50" Kelsey-Hayes wheels that came with the trailer. We'll see how long the rattle-can paint job lasts I used Dupli-Color filler/ auto primer, and Dupli-Color High performance wheel coating for the top...
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    1947 Bantam T3-C Overland Trailer Project

    Power washed, and wired wheeled the entire trailer. Cut out the rotted frame rail, and welded in a new 10ga piece Bought and welded in a new taillight panel from www.dlbensinger.com Decided the floor was too far gone to save, so cut it out. Welded in a new 3" crossmember in the center...
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    1947 Bantam T3-C Overland Trailer Project

    Tear down Lifting up on saw horses Axle Removal Had to torch out the coupler casting, and used a press to remove the 3/4" seized bolt Remove the tongue and inspected the underside...lots of rust. Could not identify a serial number for the trailer, but according to...
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    1947 Bantam T3-C Overland Trailer Project

    Wanted to document my restoration/ conversion Bantam T3-C trailer project. My criteria for the build: Keep restoration original as possible, but not restrict the end function of the trailer. Build a lid to enclose the contents of the trailer, and mount a RTT to it Be able to raise/lower the...
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    Need help identifying wheels on a Bantam T3-C trailer

    Hello, I am trying to determine the size of my wheels off of my t3-c trailer. Are these 15" x 4.5 or 16" x 4.5 wheels? I believe that the t3-c came standard with 16", but the there is a 15" written in a yellow paint marker inside the rim.
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