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    Posted: 01 Jan. 2020 at 11:38pm
My cousin has an old trailer that happens to be a bantam type - I don't have specifics about it yet, but I mentioned awhile back that I might be interested in it if he ever wanted to sell it and today he sent a text message asking if I was serious.  I need to go look at it, but he doesn't have a title so I'll need to look into that.
 
I know it has been converted to a 2" ball hitch, but still has the original "foot" stand.  It's been used to haul firewood mostly.  I know the bed probably needs work and I believe the back was cut for a tailgate.
 
What is parts availability like for these, specifically sheet metal?  My cousin would like to get $400, but isn't committed to that price.
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You can buy all of the replacement sheet metal, but it will quickly cost far more than the value.  I've been debating replacing my floor but it's $300 plus shipping.  https://www.dlbensinger.com/product-category/t3-c-trailer/

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When I lived in Oregon, about 30 years ago, a Bantam sized trailer did not need either a title nor a registration. I would bet that that has changed with all the Californians moving in. 

Advice eh? OK, here ya go!Smile I like spending other folks money.Wink

I looked at pickup bed trailers last week in the Portland area. Don't ask why. $400.00 is about right for a usable trailer. You can spend much more than that if you want a pretty one.

If I were looking for a Bantam type trailer & it was usable, I would work a deal with my cousin. Now I am an all go, and no show kinda guy, so a homemade tailgate that worked well would be a plus to me.
As would the 2" ball.

If you are wanting an original trailer, this one could be a good base for one. However, you could spend quite a bit of time & money to make it into that. OTOH, They are not making these anymore, so... heck if it were me, that trailer would be in my barn by now.
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Can you get any pictures to post or sent to me and I can post.

Does it still have a dataplate? No Data Plate = less value
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At a recent auction I attended, two Bantam style military trailers sold for $350 (dated 1942) and $900 (dated 1952). Both were really rough in my opinion. 
Small trailers are still not registered in Oregon. 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote 44bz Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Jan. 2020 at 3:25am
Originally posted by 48cj2a 48cj2a wrote:

Can you get any pictures to post or sent to me and I can post.

Does it still have a dataplate? No Data Plate = less value

Im gonna try to look at it this weekend. It’s at my aunts house, not too far away but they’ve been sick. Hopefully I can get photos this weekend.
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Back cut out? Hmmmm Military trailer perhaps?
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Finally got out to look at this trailer and I think it's more than I want to take on right now.  I did not find any data plates.  The back was cut and gate hinges added to make a tailgate.  The metal floor was replaced with 3/4" plywood.  The sides and fenders are in good shape, but someone added 1/4" plate to the outside bottom 4" of the bedsides.  I didn't take any pictures and told my cousin I'd think it, but I feel like if I do bring home one of these trailers I'd like to start with one that is still original.
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