Trailer

2014.11.24

2014.11.24

2014.12.06
Dismantling process starts!

2014.12.28
Mudguards off...

2014.12.28
Time for springs.

2015.04.04
Springs in pieces...

2015.04.04
Axle after being fully disassembled.

2015.05.09
T-plate almost in bits.

2015.05.09
Tail gate shows holes in excess...

2015.05.10
First milestone: dismantling process is completed!

2015.07.09
Reproduction brackets from Bob Jones and D-type lights from Tim Hodgekiss.

2015.07.14
Fasteners ready to go for bluing.

2015.07.19
Reused fasteners after bluing.

2015.08.17
Paint stripping results on brake drums.

2015.08.18
Springs are ready for anti-rust treatment...

2015.08.24
Trailer body after coming back from sand blasting!

2015.08.25
Springs leaves coated with rust eater.

2015.08.29
Original specification nuts and bolts from LR Fasteners.

2015.09.04
Before and after cleaning chassis plate.

2015.09.19
Slotted mushroom British Standard Whitworth (BSW) bolts from Stainless Automotive Fastenings.

2015.10.11
Bottom of front panel needs some repairs!

2015.12.30
Before and after filling extra holes in tailgate.

2016.03.27
Replaced section of the front panel

2016.03.27
Front panel after reconstruction.

2016.03.27
Filling +70 holes and polishing on both sides!

2016.08.22
First layer of gun-coated epoxy primer...

2016.12.29
Second layer of gun-coated epoxy primer...

2016.12.29
...last parts on primer!

2017.08.24
Trailer body after being gun-coated with Bronze Green acrylic enamel paint (x2)

2017.08.24
Trailer body after being gun-coated with Bronze Green acrylic enamel paint (x2).

2018.08.24
Second milestone: all parts painted and ready for reassembling.

2018.11.01
Lubricating and assembling the leaf springs.

2018.12.06
One of the hub retainers requires new sealing felt.

2018.12.06
Axle bearings greased and hubs mounted.

2018.12.08
Trailer body receives axle and leaf springs.

2018.12.30
Hand brake assembly on trailer draw bar.

2019.04.14
Tailgate pins and single jack chains from ebay.

2019.04.17
Threading the new brake rods for the end jaws. The 5/16" die is from The Tap & Die.

2019.04.18
Support leg, brake linkage and aftermarket Bradley Double Lock Mk III already installed.

2019.04.21
Third milestone: a rolling trailer.

2019.06.09
The 50-mm towing ball before and after chrome plating. Thanks to Jason Allcock for sourcing this part.

2019.06.23
Registration plate and holder.

2019.06.23
Dealer badge cleaned and installed.

2019.06.24
Draw bar plates back in place.

2019.06.24
The T-plate after being restored.

2019.06.24
New trailer cover by Exmoor Trim.

2021.08.23
Custom 3D-printed 5-pin dummy socket matching the one used in the vehicle project (open position).

2021.08.23
Custom 3D-printed 5-pin dummy socket matching the one used in the vehicle project (closed position).

2021.09.21
Custom 3D design of a 5-pin trailer plug matching the socket used in the vehicle project.

2021.09.21
Plug after 3D printing with 0.4mm noozle using ABS material at 0.15mm thickness and 50% filling.