Dating Trailer

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   Just ordered a new plate from Robert. Sent him the set. numbers and a pic of the original. he advise he could not put a date on the trailer based on the set. no. but did state it was the second style used. Don't know when they changed style of the plate? That would help narrow down the production dates by set. no., at least get a little closer.

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BENSH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 27 May 2013 Location: Central IN. Status: Offline Points: 1074	Post Options Post Reply Quote BENSH Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Dating Trailer Posted: 15 Nov. 2013 at 4:47pm
	Just ordered a new plate from Robert. Sent him the set. numbers and a pic of the original. he advise he could not put a date on the trailer based on the set. no. but did state it was the second style used. Don't know when they changed style of the plate? That would help narrow down the production dates by set. no., at least get a little closer.
	1945 CJ2a 11495

Rus Curtis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 25 Mar. 2010 Location: Alabama Status: Offline Points: 1733	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rus Curtis Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 Nov. 2013 at 2:21pm
	Bensh, The changes in the data plates seem to match what you've been told. Using Art's website for info, it seems the early plates were only used as the military plates were used up. The latest brass versions that Art has posted don't seem to occur until after your trailer (25XXX vs. 30XXX). I’ve not heard of anything more precise than year of manufacture unless the owner had the original paperwork identifying day/month. With little information available, Art's trailer page is the best on accumulated data and is very helpful with identifying your trailer. Based on the serial number alone, it appears you're close to 1948. I seem to recall that manufacture dates could have also been slipped to a later year if that's when the trailer was actually sold. So, it seems logical and relatively safe if you went with '48. Edited by Rus Curtis - 16 Nov. 2013 at 2:23pm
	Rus Curtis Alabama 1954 CJ3B Bantam T3-C

48cj2a Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bantam Trailer Moderator Sponsor Member Joined: 22 July 2005 Location: Central, IL Status: Offline Points: 4520	Post Options Post Reply Quote 48cj2a Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 Nov. 2013 at 6:54pm
	Well said Rus...thanks I really need more people to contact with me that still have original titles or Bill Of Sales to pin point the dates of manufacture. I took a started database on a Yahoo Groups Forum and added to it ten fold. There has never been any official documentation on production figures and this was all we had to start with. By studying the pictures for detail changes and documenting that with the serial numbers is how I have gotten this far.
	Art C USAF (Retired) 47 CJ2A #134955 Project 48 CJ2A #206759 62 L6226 Station Wagon #58167 10900 45 T3-C #191 Project http://www.bantamt3c.com http://www.48cj2a.com

BENSH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 27 May 2013 Location: Central IN. Status: Offline Points: 1074	Post Options Post Reply Quote BENSH Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Nov. 2013 at 1:19am
	Rus & Art, appreciate the info and all the work. It is quite interesting to see how the detective work progresses and the little bits that help, like subtle changes in body, tailgates and lights, ID plates and such. It sure would be nice to have the original paperwork, but I bet that doesn't happen to often. The PO is going to send me a bill of sale so I can apply for an Indiana lost title then I will be able to get tags for road use. As I get more detailed pics I'll be sure to send to you. I was just glad to be able to bring up the serial number on the original data plate - and be able to order an authentic new one.
	1945 CJ2a 11495