1946 Bantam Trailer

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   Hey Guys,

I'm new to the site and these trailers so please bear with me.  While searching for a M100 or M416 to tow behind my TJ I found a 1946 Bantam T3-C on craigslist.  The bantam was sitting in a backyard burried in weeds and leaves so I felt compelled to buy it and put it to use.  The title shows that it was made in 1946 (VIN# 28155) and it seems to have most of the original parts with just a little surface rust, nothing major.  The PO told me that PPO used the trailer to occasionally haul a cow to market on the western slope of CO.  The floor of the trialer is a bit strectched out due to said cargo but all in all not to shabby.  I am still after a M416 or M100 to tow behind my jeep for hunting/camping/yard work/whatever and I know that this T3-C is more than capable but I would still prefer a M416 or the likes.  So my question is this:  Is there anyone around CO that would be interested in a trade? My '46 T3-C for a M416 or M100?  

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Josh79 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 19 Sep. 2013 Location: Denver Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote Josh79 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 1946 Bantam Trailer Posted: 19 Sep. 2013 at 7:14pm
	Hey Guys, I'm new to the site and these trailers so please bear with me. While searching for a M100 or M416 to tow behind my TJ I found a 1946 Bantam T3-C on craigslist. The bantam was sitting in a backyard burried in weeds and leaves so I felt compelled to buy it and put it to use. The title shows that it was made in 1946 (VIN# 28155) and it seems to have most of the original parts with just a little surface rust, nothing major. The PO told me that PPO used the trailer to occasionally haul a cow to market on the western slope of CO. The floor of the trialer is a bit strectched out due to said cargo but all in all not to shabby. I am still after a M416 or M100 to tow behind my jeep for hunting/camping/yard work/whatever and I know that this T3-C is more than capable but I would still prefer a M416 or the likes. So my question is this: Is there anyone around CO that would be interested in a trade? My '46 T3-C for a M416 or M100?

HillBillE Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 22 June 2009 Location: Duluth, MN Status: Offline Points: 442	Post Options Post Reply Quote HillBillE Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Sep. 2013 at 10:49pm
	Hey Josh! Nice score on the trailer!! And welcome to the forum! There isn't a lot of difference between the Bantam and the M416. The 416 doesn't have a tailgate, and I'm pretty sure the Bantam's came with a regular 'ball hitch' instead of a lunette (pintle ring) like the 100 and 416 came with. I have 2 M416's, and just can't bring myself to cut a tail gate into either of them. I don't see any reason you can't fix that one up for behind your Jeep. I did a 'spring over' on my M416, and extended the fenders to run a set of aftermarket wheels and 31x10.5 tires. I drag it all over the place with my CJ and TJ. Good luck with the project!
	5 Jeeps, 4 HAM radios, and not enough things that go 'BANG!' (no, not hammers!) N1CJP '47 CJ2A #112146 '46 CJ2A #23754 '52 CJ3A #452-GB1-10197

canorisa Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 27 Sep. 2009 Location: PSL, Florida Status: Offline Points: 373	Post Options Post Reply Quote canorisa Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Sep. 2013 at 1:44am
	Could you post pictures of the front, back, tailgate, tail lights, tub, wheels, and under carriage of this trailer. Some of us would truly like to see more details. Thanks, Jr
	Once a Marine!, Always a Marine!, Semper Fi! - Combat Wounded Vet, Desert Storm/Desert Shield - Persian Gulf 1992 E-mail: canorisa@msn.com 1940's Bantam T3-C

Josh79 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 19 Sep. 2013 Location: Denver Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote Josh79 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Sep. 2013 at 3:57am


Josh79 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 19 Sep. 2013 Location: Denver Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote Josh79 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Sep. 2013 at 4:03am
	I will gladly add some more pics in the morning once I get back to the office!

CHARLIE JEEP Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 30 Sep. 2008 Location: Buenos Aires Status: Offline Points: 724	Post Options Post Reply Quote CHARLIE JEEP Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Sep. 2013 at 7:34pm
	Hi, nice trailer !! Congrats !! Cheers, Charlie Jeep
	CJ-2A #114467 1947 Slat Grill #124991 1942 SPEN trailer 1948