Closer inspection shows the original factory blue numbers faintly visible, shadowing the white ones. Just to further clarify about factory numbers found during sandblasting, the white ones are field applied. Otherwise once blasted the sides of the trailer are practically new looking, with no major dents or rust pitting. Rather than blasting, I'll chemically seal the rust and fiberglass the thin area so it looks cosmetically perfect. Only one 2" x 3" spot on the floor of the tub is actually rotted to the point where blasting blows holes in it. After blasting all the problem areas the trailer is really in remarkable shape for being 59 years old. The blue masking tape was applied so I could mark off the position and size measurements and take some close-up photos with my digital camera for making stencils modeled after the original. A." off before discovering the "A." but took great care in finding the whole serial number. Unfortunately I had already blasted the "U.
Amazingly I discovered the original factory applied serial number in the process of sandblasting. Given the fantastic sunny, warm September we're having, I've sandblasted the front panel, hitch and rear panel. This is going to be a very easy to restore trailer and the order to Beachwood Canvas Works for the canvas tarp, wiring harness and jeep to trailer light wiring coupler has already been made! It has a valid title, current license plate and there is very little rust, no dents and it is mechanically complete, including 3 combat wheels and the lunette ring (sitting on the tailgate of the pickup in the picture).
I acquired a 1943 Bantam trailer for $1500 from a contact on that is in fantastic shape. Mission Statement: To create for my personal use and enjoyment, a fully-functional, factory new appearing and extremely accurate ¼-ton trailer from original parts to tow and display behind my 1943 GPW.
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