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How about a Bread Loaf

Postby emiller » Tue Dec 28, 2010 2:45 pm

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http://oldietrailer.shutterfly.com/


No section for Bread Loafs but here is mine.
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Postby parnold » Tue Dec 28, 2010 3:59 pm

That is pretty cool! Is that a steel frame there?

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Postby aggie79 » Tue Dec 28, 2010 4:52 pm

That really is cool! Is that a dropped floor at the rear?
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Postby emiller » Tue Dec 28, 2010 7:03 pm

Steel frame and yes a drop floor because the inside height is only 5'3".
Trailer box is 6' x 12' dual axle with 12" wheels.
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Postby doug hodder » Tue Dec 28, 2010 8:58 pm

Eddie....that looks like a hinged drop floor on the rear that had a canvas type material around it. Is that the case, and how does the whole thing fold up? Got any pics of the top front with the ribs in place and no skin? Nice project! Doug
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Postby Ken J » Tue Dec 28, 2010 9:20 pm

I know that trailer - came from really close to me in Edgewood - very cool.. is it home built or is there a manufacture name?
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Postby emiller » Tue Dec 28, 2010 9:27 pm

Yes I bought it from a guy in Edgewood, NM. It did have canvas on the hinged drop floor. It is a Covered Wagon design. I was told it is home made from the early 60's but I tend ti think it is from the mid 49's. here is my link
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Postby cuyeda » Tue Dec 28, 2010 11:30 pm

That will be an interesting rebuild! Can't wait to see progress on it. What material is the roof made of, and second, how do you think the curves are formed on top?

Your trailer reminds me of this covered wagon (circa 1930 or earlier). Covered exterior in leather.
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Postby Ken J » Thu Dec 30, 2010 4:50 pm

Very very cool - I'm really glad to see someone rescuing it...

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Postby emiller » Sat Jan 29, 2011 4:04 pm

I am still searching for answers on this trailer, I looked up the Patent # on the old John Mansfield insulation and I come up with between 1933 and 1937 for the insulation dates of Patent. I know Patent now expires 20 years after the date of Patent but not sure before 1960. If this trailer was home built I am really impressed by the craftsmanship. I still think it is from the mid to late 40's
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Postby myoung » Sat Jan 29, 2011 4:31 pm

I just found your postings on your unique trailer. I can't wait to see more photos of what I'm sure will be an exceptional restoration/rebuild. Bravo.
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Postby emiller » Sun Jan 30, 2011 2:42 pm

On a small piece of aluminum I found a date of March 14, 1945, I have it almost all the way torn apart and have found only rust under the sink that will have to be replaced. I will add some pictures tomorrow.
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Postby TheOtherSean » Sun Jan 30, 2011 10:15 pm

Nice looking shape to your trailer. I think its got potential. Keep up the great work.
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Postby emiller » Mon Jan 31, 2011 6:35 am

Here are some pictures of the rust and it cut out ready for replacement panel
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And this is interesting, under the 1/2 inch plywood I found what was once the original floor. It looks like someone took a torch and cut the metal down the middle. I think half the floor was part of the bed.
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Here you can see the slag from the torch
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Postby myoung » Mon Jan 31, 2011 6:41 am

Eddie,

You seem to be inventing the field of Forensic Restoration/Rebuilding. More puzzles than answers so far.

The dry western air seems to have preserved the metal parts quite well.

Thanks for posting the pics. We hope to see many more.

And, by the way, what are you doing up this early in the morning?
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