the showman 4,074 #1 Posted June 20, 2015 Been after one of these for a while and was lucky enough to find this on my latest haul. Its made by W D Stubbs of Nottingham who are still in business making carts and trailers, it measures 5 foot x 2' 6" and has lift out sides, ive spent a bit of time on it today and got the wheels to go round and the turn table to work, it needs 4 tyres and tubes, it has 1" axles so a bit restricted on swapping wheels. The wheels are 8" and the tyres are marked 14x3 , ive got a few 400x8 but all different tread patterns. Anyway heres some photos 7 pmackellow, meadowfield, nigel and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #2 Posted June 20, 2015 Nice one Chris, that will look great behind a WH !! 5 foot by 2 foot 6, so a Lawn Ranger would fit in it ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #3 Posted June 20, 2015 I'm thinking the Trachorse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #4 Posted June 20, 2015 Towing the trailer or in it ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #5 Posted June 20, 2015 Very nice trailer, it looks very well made. I particularly like the metal covering on the top of the sides. I remember seeing that on my last visit. Iain 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #6 Posted June 20, 2015 Trachorse on the trailer towed by the Rowcrop Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #7 Posted June 20, 2015 I can picture that trailer, all painted up and full of plant pots with a vast array of flowers. I'm sure Pam would agree. 5 pmackellow, slf-uk, the showman and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #8 Posted June 20, 2015 Or her bottle collection that seems to be growing daily 1 pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #9 Posted June 20, 2015 Very nice trailer, it looks very well made. I particularly like the metal covering on the top of the sides. I remember seeing that on my last visit. Iain So you should Iain, we had to pull it out to get my G14 out the barn 1 slf-uk reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #10 Posted June 20, 2015 Just had a look in one of my other sheds and found some more tyres, now I've got 2 pairs, the AGs can go on the back and the other pair on the front Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #11 Posted June 20, 2015 I got some 400x8 tyres Chris if your interested PM me if interested Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #12 Posted June 20, 2015 I got some 400x8 tyres Chris if your interested PM me if interested Ive got plenty Chris, just trying to match them up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #13 Posted June 20, 2015 Nice find Chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #14 Posted June 20, 2015 Ive got plenty Chris, just trying to match them up What size were the tires on those loose trailer wheels at John's Chris. ? Might be a matched set. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #15 Posted June 20, 2015 What size were the tires on those loose trailer wheels at John's Chris. ? Might be a matched set. Can't remember Alan, have to have a look Tuesday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 524 #16 Posted June 20, 2015 She's a beauty Chris , don't see many 4 wheel trailers about . Love the old patina on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #17 Posted June 20, 2015 Really nice trailer, 4 wheeled trailers are really hard to find and are extremely useful, Good Score! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #18 Posted June 21, 2015 That's a really nice trailer Chris, I like the aged look, gives it a bit of visual history 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #19 Posted June 21, 2015 I'm a bit stumped now, i was going to restore it and lower it to carry the Trachorse make like a low loader type 4 wheeler now I'm thinking to leave it as is. The only problem is where I live here on the coast it will deteriorate quick as there's very little paint on it 2 slf-uk and HeadExam reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #20 Posted June 21, 2015 I'm a bit stumped now, i was going to restore it and lower it to carry the Trachorse make like a low loader type 4 wheeler now I'm thinking to leave it as is. The only problem is where I live here on the coast it will deteriorate quick as there's very little paint on it Use OSPHO, It neutralizes rust and leaves a clear flat coat, similar to a thin varnish. I clean my stuff with oven cleaner then spritz it down with OSPHO, lightly burnish or wire brush or sand the next day and another light squirt with the OSPHO spritzer. I just use an old Windex bottle to spritz. Be sure to have gloves, long sleeves, and eye protection, it is caustic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #21 Posted June 21, 2015 Restore it to preserve it, Chris. You could make a low loader on the lines of my ambulance., Except twin axle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #22 Posted June 21, 2015 Restore it to preserve it, Chris. You could make a low loader on the lines of my ambulance., Except twin axle. If I restored it Norm it will be red with off white wheels and varnished wood Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #23 Posted June 21, 2015 What colour would it have been new? You should always keep colours original. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #24 Posted June 21, 2015 It was dark green with black wheels Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #25 Posted June 21, 2015 Now where have I seen a trailer with a similar colour scheme? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
