Triumph66 1,256 #1 Posted January 28, 2018 Last Sunday I bought an old garden trailer for next to nothing from a chap up the road. It just fit in the back of the van with an inch to spare. I need a trailer to haul items from my yard to and fro from my van as the track there is very muddy and rutted. It is a particularly well made trailer with a hinged dropside tailgate. The tyres are in good condition too and there is a very rudimentary suspension system too. It rolls freely and the handle on the drawbar is a nice touch. The plan is to rub down the frame and repainted it in an appropriate colour. Might be a dark green metal frame or white. As for the woodwork I could use marine ply or old timber which I would sand down and use Danish Oil. I hope to use some old brass screws to secure the wood in place. The seller said there was a manufacturer plaque on the trailer at one point but sadly now disappeared for eternity. Does anyone recognise the make of the trailer? I think it will be look cool behind one of my Bolens. When the weather warms up I will be making a start on this project. 6 harryt, Alan, slf-uk and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #2 Posted January 28, 2018 Looks a solid little trailer Andrew, good find ! 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #3 Posted January 28, 2018 The suspension looks like Indespension units. Are the wheels the same as mini ones? I may be wrong but it looks home made to me. The units look welded on, not bolted as I would expect from a manufacturer. 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #4 Posted January 28, 2018 I am not sure Norm if it is homemade or not but one thing for sure it is very well made. The seller did say there was a manufacturer's plaque on it years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #5 Posted January 28, 2018 Looks a sturdy frame Andrew, maybe someone has changed the suspension at some point in its past, lets hope they didn't get the units too hot welding and damaged the rubber inside them 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #6 Posted January 28, 2018 Could be they were change to replace a solid axle now you mention it, Chris. 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #7 Posted January 28, 2018 24 minutes ago, the showman said: Looks a sturdy frame Andrew, maybe someone has changed the suspension at some point in its past, lets hope they didn't get the units too hot welding and damaged the rubber inside them I think there is enough 'bounce' on the suspension when I checked it over last week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #8 Posted January 28, 2018 5 minutes ago, Triumph66 said: I think there is enough 'bounce' on the suspension when I checked it over last week. At least we know it will carry you then. 1 1 1 Triumph66, Alan and Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #9 Posted January 28, 2018 8 minutes ago, the showman said: At least we know it will carry you then. When I arrived the trailer did have a floor & sides until I tested it..... 2 slf-uk and Alan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #10 Posted January 31, 2018 I think the box was a factory made piece, but I do question the axle and tongue. They may have been replaced or repaired at some point. Nonetheless, it will make a fine looking and useful trailer. 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
