Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

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http://oldietrailer.shutterfly.com/


No section for Bread Loafs but here is mine.

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

That really is cool! Is that a dropped floor at the rear?

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.

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

I know that trailer - came from really close to me in Edgewood - very cool.. is it home built or is there a manufacture name?

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
http://oldietrailer.shutterfly.com/

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.

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

Ken J.

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

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.

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.

Nice looking shape to your trailer. I think its got potential. Keep up the great work.

Here are some pictures of the rust and it cut out ready for replacement panel


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.

Here you can see the slag from the torch

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?