Bantam Trailer Serial Number



Trailer, 2 Wheel, 1/4 Ton, MB-T (Willys) and T3 (Bantam) (G-529) The World War II jeeps (Willys MB and Ford GPW) used the 1/4 ton MB-T trailer manufactured by Willys or the nearly identical T3, made by Bantam. The post-war M-100 1/4 ton trailer was very similar, but set up for the 24 volt M-series vehicles. Approximately 60,000 of the Willys MB. A compilation of facts, documents, and images of the Bantam all purpose utility trailer other wise known as the model T3-C (Civilian). If you own one of these trailers and would like to add images and serial number data it would be greatly appreciated by the others who wish to learn more about the history on this trailer. ” This is basically a barn find. Its Original and in need or a restoration. Its an American Bantam Cab Company built USMC 1/4 Ton World War 2 trailer. The original data plate with the original serial number is still on it. Serial Number is 65108. Date of delivery is 3-1-45. There is a “combat rim” that goes with it.

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COLOUR & FINISH OF PARTS-TRAILERS

1/4TONWILLYS MBT - BANTAM T3 - M100

Thisis New, only initial details listed, other Trailers will be listed when I getinformation.

Last Update :- 7th July 2015 -This is a 'Work In Progress'

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:COLOUR & FINISH OF PARTS GPW - MB - GP:

: HowTo Identify Your WW2 1/4 Ton Trailer:

: OnlineRegister and database of WW2 Jeep 1/4 ton Trailers in Australia.:

Note:In the TM Trailer Photo above right, the Trailer is missing the rear crossmember.

Bantam Trailer Serial Number

Thismay have only happened in the first batch of trailers made by Willys. If youhave such a trailer, please contact me.

There were 12 Manufacturers of 1/4 Ton Trailers - Total Contracted 150440 Units

MANUFACTURER

REFLECTOR LENS

ROUND METAL BEZEL MARKED

TAILIGHTS

SHOCK MOUNT

SHOCK -SPRINGS & MOUNTING

MANF. ADDRESS

MODEL

UNITS

1

BANTAM

GROTELITE No 100

CORCORAN- BROWN Late ARROW SAFETY

(Not ARROW SAFETY 217)

ARROW BUCKET & DOORS

EARLY RIVETED(made by ACM)

LATER BOLTED ON/THREADED SHOCK MTS

8 LEAF

Changed to 10 LEAF Approx. OCTOBER 1944

BUTLER, PA

T3

77632

2

WILLYS

GROTELITE No 100

CORCORAN-BROWN PLASTIC NO 100

CORCORAN-BROWN

RIVETED (made by ACM) COTTER PIN

8 LEAF

TOLEDO, Ohio

MB. T

64112

2B

SPEN

NOT KNOWN. But most likely the same as WILLYS MBT

NOT KNOWN. But most likely the same as WILLYS MBT

NOT KNOWN. But most likely the same as WILLYS MBT

NOT KNOWN. But most likely the same as WILLYS MBT

NOT KNOWN. But most likely the same as WILLYS MBT

SPEN without a tailgate is LIKELY to be a USMC contract trailer and with a tailgate and stake pockets is a postwar civilian

Modifyied Version of the WILLYS MB-T

Special Order(USMC 1944)

3

GEMCO

GROTELITE No 100

CORCORAN-BROWN

CORCORAN-BROWN

RIVETED MOUNT/THREADED SHOCK MTS

- 10 LEAF

CINCINATTI, OHIO

T1

2938

4

FRUEHAUF TRAILER CO.

BOLTED ON/THREADED SHOCK MTS

KANSAS CITY, KANSAS

Serial Numbers Start with 'KC'

DETROIT, MI. Need Data Plate photos to know if Serial Numbers started with 'MI'

T1

975

5

SPRINGFIELD AUTO WORKS

BOLTED ON/THREADED SHOCK MTS

FAYETTEVILLE ARKANSAS

T6

850

6

PACIFIC FABRICATING COMPANY

BOLTED ON/THREADED SHOCK MTS

HUNTINGTON PARK, CALIFORNIA

Not to be confused with Pacific Car & Foundry CoRENTON, WA. who made Armor for Sherman tanks and locomotives.

T3

1391

7

UTILITY TRAILER WORKS


BOLTED ON/THREADED SHOCK MTS

City of Industry/SOUTHGATE, CA

Moved to MONTGOMERY ALABAMA After WW2

492

A mention of 3,000 ammo trailers has been found

Need More Information

8

TRANSPORTATION EQUIP. COMPANY


BOLTED ON/THREADED SHOCK MTS

T1

221

9

CHECKER CAB CO.

*GROTELITE No 100

*Found on '45 Model

*ARROW 217

*Found on '45 Model

BOLTED ON/THREADED SHOCK MTS

KALAMAZOO, Michigan

T-1 ?? & CCM-12

774

10

STRICK CORPORATION

BOLTED ON/THREADED SHOCK MTS

T3

518

11

ADAM BLACK

We need a photo of a DATA PLATE

Can you help ?

BOLTED ON/THREADED SHOCK MTS

T3

527

12

CONVERTO

BOLTED ON/THREADED SHOCK MTS

CAMBRIDGE CITY, IN.

T-6 Trailers & T-7 Navy Tailgate Trailers

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PART

BANTAM(Army) Bantam began in Aug 1942 and ceased approximately Jul 1945.

WILLYS MBT(Army) Willys began MBTs in Jul/Aug 1942 and ceased in Feb 1944

M100

ABSORBER - SHOCK

Olive Drab

Attached with Nuts

Olive Drab - Stone Shields fitted on Monroe brand

Attached with Split Pins 3/16' x 1'

BEAM - AXLE ASSEMBLY

Painted Olive Drab.

EARLY - Welded middle seam on a solid Tube

LATE - Solid Tube

Painted Olive Drab.

EARLY - Cast Center Section

MID - Welded middle seam on a solid Tube

LATE - A solid Tube

BELLCRANK - Hand Brake

Painted Olive Drab

Painted Olive Drab

BRACKET - Draw BarPainted Olive DrabPainted Olive Drab
BRACKET - Support LegPainted Olive DrabPainted Olive Drab
BRAKE PARTSBRAKE ADJUSTING SCREWS - Plated

DRUM - Outside painted Olive Drab. Inside natural casting

BACKING PLATE - Red Primer inside, O.D. outside

SPRING - Black or Dark Red

SHOES - Unpainted mostly, sometimes steel was painted with black primer

BRAKE ADJUSTING SCREWS - Plated

DRUM - Outside painted Olive Drab. Inside natural casting

BACKING PLATE - Red Primer inside, O.D. outside

SPRING - Black or Dark Red

SHOES - Unpainted mostly, sometimes steel was painted with black primer

BUMPER - Axel Rubber

Rubber left Natural, plate is Black Primer enamel Plate face attached to the side rail is black primer enamel

Height is shorter than the jeep. Jeep rubber plates have elongated slots, trailer plates have 19/32' round holes

Rubber left Natural, plate is Black Primer enamel Plate face attached to the side rail is black primer enamel

Height is shorter than the jeep. Jeep rubber plates have elongated slots, trailer plates have 19/32' round holes

CABLE- Electrical

TOTAL LENGTH of CABLE

81½'- 2070mm TIP of the plug to
the end of the eye on the wires
...

3 Core (Red-Brown-White) Blackish Green outer Unpainted

Attached to the Casting socket head with a Bolt (not cross head screw) 1/4'-20-3/8' & Lock washer 1/4' Attached to the passenger side A-frame rail with three clips.

3 Core (Red-Brown-White) Blackish Green outer Unpainted

Attached to the Casting socket head with a Bolt (not cross head screw) 1/4'-20-3/8' & Lock washer 1/4' Attached to the passenger side A-frame rail with three clips

CABLE- Hand Brake Assembly

Cable- Unpainted - Natural

Outer Shield - Painted O.D.

Unpainted - Natural

Outer Shield - Painted O.D.

CAP-Hub

Painted Olive Drab

Bolt Heads Painted Olive Drab - Marked

Painted Olive Drab

Bolt Heads Painted Olive Drab - Marked A

CHAINS-Safety

Painted Olive Drab

11 Links top and lower Links are longer. End Casting is O.D. Marked TP-2, Hook O.D. Marked TH

Painted Olive Drab

9 Links top and lower Links are larger. End Casting is O.D. Marked. Hook O.D. Not Marked on Early MBT's

The early M100 chains are the same as the WWII chains. If there is an inch difference it may be between manufacturers. The late M100 chains are the same for the early M416. They are much longer and have longer wedges and larger hooks with the tie hole.

DATA PLATE

Black - *See base of Page

Attached with semi-hollow rivets, heads to the inside of the tub.

Black - *See base of Page

Attached with semi-hollow rivets, heads to the inside of the tub.

DRAIN PLUG

Natural Rubber Seal

Ring assembly O.D.

Plated Screws painted

Natural Rubber Seal

Ring assembly O.D.

Plated Screws painted

DRAWBAR -Cross Member

'U' Brackets attached with plain, unmarked head bolts with a pal nut

EQUALIZER-Hand Brake Lever Cable

Painted Olive Drab

Two Nuts and Pal Nut

Painted Olive Drab

Two Nuts and Pal Nut

HAND BRAKE

Painted Olive Drab

Pal Nuts fitted to all attaching bolts

Painted Olive Drab

Bolts marked AA all attaching bolts fitted with Pal Nuts

LUNETTE

Painted Olive Drab

Castellated nut, spring, (two) flat-washers, (one) tongued-washer, cotter pin.

All O.D.

Painted Olive Drab

Castellated nut, spring, (two) flat-washers, (one) tongued-washer, cotter pin.

All O.D.

LEG - LANDING

Painted Olive Drab

Attached to the 3 Hole Leg casting with two bolts, castellated nuts and split pin. Nuts face forward when leg is lowered.

Painted Olive Drab

Attached to the 3 Hole Leg casting with two bolts, castellated nuts and split pin. Nuts face forward when leg is lowered.

LIGHT SWITCH

Wiring Diagram

Painted Olive Drab

Back Plate - Plated

Nuts & Screws - Plated

Attaching Nut - Plated

Douglas

Cole Hersee

Inside

Painted Olive Drab

Back Plate - Plated

Nuts & Screws - Plated

Attaching Nut - Plated

Douglas

Cole Hersee

REFLECTORS

Bezel Marked CORCORAN- BROWN Painted Olive Drab

Lens - Marked GROTELITE No 100

Back Cover is usually unpainted

Round Head Screw 1/4' X 1/2'
Nut 1/4'
Lock Washer Same for both Willys & Bantam

Nuts & Lock washer to the outside. No Lead Washer. Traces of calking compound has been found on unrestored Bantam trailers

ARROW SAFETY - DEVICE CO. MT. HOLLY, N.J. may be post-war, if they are ARROW 217 then there's a slight chance that they MAY have been used in 1945

Bezel Marked CORCORAN-BROWN PLASTIC NO 100 Painted Olive Drab

Lens - Marked GROTELITE No 100

PLUS lead Washer on the inside against the round head screw. Nut & Lock washer to the outside

Lead Washer Dimensions O/D- 1/2'-12.7mm
I/D- 17/64' 6.7mm
Thickness- 1/16' 1.58mm

SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKETEarly Bantam
Late Bantam

SPRINGS

Painted Olive Drab

The change from 8-leaf to 10-leaf occurred in late 1944 (Oct.) for Bantams

Painted Olive Drab

8 Leaf

Willys had ceased production of the MBT by Feb. 1944 so they were all 8-leaf from the factory.

Early spring retaining straps were narrower than later straps at 1' wide

Later used the 1 1/4'

TAIL LIGHTS

ARROW Bucket & Doors. Painted Olive Drab

Corcoran Brown Buckets with C-B marked Doors. Painted Olive Drab

Studs - Plated. Marked with a (+)

Early Willys MBT has Welded on tail light brackets.

TYRES (Tires)

Fitted with 6.00 - 16 6Ply NDT (Non-Directional Tread)

Fitted with 6.00 - 16 6Ply NDT

(Non-Directional Tread)

TUB TO FRAME

WELDING

MODIFICATION

TANDEM TOW

Used on Both BANTAM and WILLYS

Used on almost all Allied Forces Trailers. Predominately Canadian, Australian, British

WIRINGCloth Covered -

Harnesses Available through Ron Fitzpatrick Jeep Parts or

Cloth Covered -

Harnesses Available through Ron Fitzpatrick Jeep Parts or

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Alasdair Brass, Sean Elliott, David Aro, Chuck Lutz, Chris Ward, Frank Berg, Joshua Roach, Bill Hollinger

*The data plates are made of zinc and are exactly the same as original,

Contact Robert de Ruyter

EARLY-LATE BANTAM EARLY-LATE WILLYS MBT

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Hello Guillaume....
Your trailer does seem to be a Bantam...with the ACM number of '116858' it would be too late to have been A Willys and too early to have been one of the other mfgers I believe. The USA on the rear is not original to that trailer and would be from an August 1943 Bantam with an ACM number around 57,000.
I do not have many trailers with an ACM near yours that have a data plate so this estimate is close.
Bantam
Serial Number: 49555
DOD: 8/16/44
USA: 070777

TRAILERS-BANTAM-T3


Bantam Trailer Dimensions

Can you email me the number of spring leaves, your name and city in France for my records?

American Bantam Car Company In World War Two / WWII


Bantam Trailers For Sale

I would also suggest you carefully check the drawbars and the lip the hand brake is bolted to for some stamped in numbers. They might be from the French Army, but they might be the original serial number or the USA number!

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Merci...