FS: Rare WWII Jeep Trailer - 1945 Bantam T3 (Willys MBT) - USN SEABEE's For SALE
#81
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Re: Rare WWII Jeep Trailer - 1945 Bantam T3 (****** MBT) - USN SEABEE's For SALE
When in doubt ...just nod your head and say "It's a Jeep thing." No one
understands why I choose to drive my gas-chomping CJ7 to school and back
(20km each way) when I have a perfectly good and economical '97 Corolla in
my driveway.
"Rock" <axl3rod8@***.net> wrote in message
news:BAC6d.1543$uY3.908@fed1read03...
> It was just my opinion Robert after observing the rusted condition in
> Brian's pictures. Apparently, you have far more experience with these
types
> of trailers than me. It's still a mystery to me why anyone would pay $500
> for a trailer in that kind of condition.
>
> "Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:20040929122416.03267.00001268@mb-m17.aol.com...
> > "Rock" writes:
> >
> > >I don't know what all the fuss is about regarding the offer to sell
> > >something on this newsgroup but the trailer itself is in my opinion
junk.
> >
> > I disagree. For a WWII trailer, this specimen is far from junk.
> >
> > I have owned a 1946 Bantam BT3C trailer since the mid-60's (civilian
> version of
> > the WWII jeep trailer), and am in the process of restoring it for the
> second
> > time (once every 40 years isn't bad). I have studied these trailers,
and
> am
> > familiar with the market throughout the U.S. for both restored and
> unrestored
> > versions. There are far worse that sell quickly for much more money.
> >
> > Replacing a body panel or the floor is not uncommon in a WWII jeep
trailer
> > restoration. The 1945 license plate alone is worth $80-100. Also, two
> things
> > that make this trailer unique are the SeaBee modifications and the
> "provenance"
> > of the original U.S. Navy numbers. This would be a valuable piece for
a
> > military collector. If I didn't already have a trailer, and had room to
> park
> > it, I would pay $500 for it in an instant.
> >
> >
> > Robert Bills
> > KG6LMV
> > Orange County CA
> >
> > '83 CJ-7
> > '46 Bantam BT3C
> > '87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
> > http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> >
>
>
understands why I choose to drive my gas-chomping CJ7 to school and back
(20km each way) when I have a perfectly good and economical '97 Corolla in
my driveway.
"Rock" <axl3rod8@***.net> wrote in message
news:BAC6d.1543$uY3.908@fed1read03...
> It was just my opinion Robert after observing the rusted condition in
> Brian's pictures. Apparently, you have far more experience with these
types
> of trailers than me. It's still a mystery to me why anyone would pay $500
> for a trailer in that kind of condition.
>
> "Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:20040929122416.03267.00001268@mb-m17.aol.com...
> > "Rock" writes:
> >
> > >I don't know what all the fuss is about regarding the offer to sell
> > >something on this newsgroup but the trailer itself is in my opinion
junk.
> >
> > I disagree. For a WWII trailer, this specimen is far from junk.
> >
> > I have owned a 1946 Bantam BT3C trailer since the mid-60's (civilian
> version of
> > the WWII jeep trailer), and am in the process of restoring it for the
> second
> > time (once every 40 years isn't bad). I have studied these trailers,
and
> am
> > familiar with the market throughout the U.S. for both restored and
> unrestored
> > versions. There are far worse that sell quickly for much more money.
> >
> > Replacing a body panel or the floor is not uncommon in a WWII jeep
trailer
> > restoration. The 1945 license plate alone is worth $80-100. Also, two
> things
> > that make this trailer unique are the SeaBee modifications and the
> "provenance"
> > of the original U.S. Navy numbers. This would be a valuable piece for
a
> > military collector. If I didn't already have a trailer, and had room to
> park
> > it, I would pay $500 for it in an instant.
> >
> >
> > Robert Bills
> > KG6LMV
> > Orange County CA
> >
> > '83 CJ-7
> > '46 Bantam BT3C
> > '87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
> > http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> >
>
>
#82
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Re: Rare WWII Jeep Trailer - 1945 Bantam T3 (****** MBT) - USN SEABEE's For SALE
When in doubt ...just nod your head and say "It's a Jeep thing." No one
understands why I choose to drive my gas-chomping CJ7 to school and back
(20km each way) when I have a perfectly good and economical '97 Corolla in
my driveway.
"Rock" <axl3rod8@***.net> wrote in message
news:BAC6d.1543$uY3.908@fed1read03...
> It was just my opinion Robert after observing the rusted condition in
> Brian's pictures. Apparently, you have far more experience with these
types
> of trailers than me. It's still a mystery to me why anyone would pay $500
> for a trailer in that kind of condition.
>
> "Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:20040929122416.03267.00001268@mb-m17.aol.com...
> > "Rock" writes:
> >
> > >I don't know what all the fuss is about regarding the offer to sell
> > >something on this newsgroup but the trailer itself is in my opinion
junk.
> >
> > I disagree. For a WWII trailer, this specimen is far from junk.
> >
> > I have owned a 1946 Bantam BT3C trailer since the mid-60's (civilian
> version of
> > the WWII jeep trailer), and am in the process of restoring it for the
> second
> > time (once every 40 years isn't bad). I have studied these trailers,
and
> am
> > familiar with the market throughout the U.S. for both restored and
> unrestored
> > versions. There are far worse that sell quickly for much more money.
> >
> > Replacing a body panel or the floor is not uncommon in a WWII jeep
trailer
> > restoration. The 1945 license plate alone is worth $80-100. Also, two
> things
> > that make this trailer unique are the SeaBee modifications and the
> "provenance"
> > of the original U.S. Navy numbers. This would be a valuable piece for
a
> > military collector. If I didn't already have a trailer, and had room to
> park
> > it, I would pay $500 for it in an instant.
> >
> >
> > Robert Bills
> > KG6LMV
> > Orange County CA
> >
> > '83 CJ-7
> > '46 Bantam BT3C
> > '87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
> > http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> >
>
>
understands why I choose to drive my gas-chomping CJ7 to school and back
(20km each way) when I have a perfectly good and economical '97 Corolla in
my driveway.
"Rock" <axl3rod8@***.net> wrote in message
news:BAC6d.1543$uY3.908@fed1read03...
> It was just my opinion Robert after observing the rusted condition in
> Brian's pictures. Apparently, you have far more experience with these
types
> of trailers than me. It's still a mystery to me why anyone would pay $500
> for a trailer in that kind of condition.
>
> "Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:20040929122416.03267.00001268@mb-m17.aol.com...
> > "Rock" writes:
> >
> > >I don't know what all the fuss is about regarding the offer to sell
> > >something on this newsgroup but the trailer itself is in my opinion
junk.
> >
> > I disagree. For a WWII trailer, this specimen is far from junk.
> >
> > I have owned a 1946 Bantam BT3C trailer since the mid-60's (civilian
> version of
> > the WWII jeep trailer), and am in the process of restoring it for the
> second
> > time (once every 40 years isn't bad). I have studied these trailers,
and
> am
> > familiar with the market throughout the U.S. for both restored and
> unrestored
> > versions. There are far worse that sell quickly for much more money.
> >
> > Replacing a body panel or the floor is not uncommon in a WWII jeep
trailer
> > restoration. The 1945 license plate alone is worth $80-100. Also, two
> things
> > that make this trailer unique are the SeaBee modifications and the
> "provenance"
> > of the original U.S. Navy numbers. This would be a valuable piece for
a
> > military collector. If I didn't already have a trailer, and had room to
> park
> > it, I would pay $500 for it in an instant.
> >
> >
> > Robert Bills
> > KG6LMV
> > Orange County CA
> >
> > '83 CJ-7
> > '46 Bantam BT3C
> > '87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
> > http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> >
>
>
#83
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Re: Rare WWII Jeep Trailer - 1945 Bantam T3 (****** MBT) - USN SEABEE'sFor SALE
Hi Matt,
Thanks for the find. I know Dennis Ewald's site was up and running
a couple of months ago, AGAIN. The ***** seemed to be letting the new
jeep® domains by lately.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> I was wondering what happened to his lawsuit. I guess D-C prevailed yet
> again....
>
> http://www.specialforces4x4.com/
Thanks for the find. I know Dennis Ewald's site was up and running
a couple of months ago, AGAIN. The ***** seemed to be letting the new
jeep® domains by lately.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> I was wondering what happened to his lawsuit. I guess D-C prevailed yet
> again....
>
> http://www.specialforces4x4.com/
#84
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Re: Rare WWII Jeep Trailer - 1945 Bantam T3 (****** MBT) - USN SEABEE'sFor SALE
Hi Matt,
Thanks for the find. I know Dennis Ewald's site was up and running
a couple of months ago, AGAIN. The ***** seemed to be letting the new
jeep® domains by lately.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> I was wondering what happened to his lawsuit. I guess D-C prevailed yet
> again....
>
> http://www.specialforces4x4.com/
Thanks for the find. I know Dennis Ewald's site was up and running
a couple of months ago, AGAIN. The ***** seemed to be letting the new
jeep® domains by lately.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> I was wondering what happened to his lawsuit. I guess D-C prevailed yet
> again....
>
> http://www.specialforces4x4.com/
#85
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Re: Rare WWII Jeep Trailer - 1945 Bantam T3 (****** MBT) - USN SEABEE'sFor SALE
Hi Matt,
Thanks for the find. I know Dennis Ewald's site was up and running
a couple of months ago, AGAIN. The ***** seemed to be letting the new
jeep® domains by lately.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> I was wondering what happened to his lawsuit. I guess D-C prevailed yet
> again....
>
> http://www.specialforces4x4.com/
Thanks for the find. I know Dennis Ewald's site was up and running
a couple of months ago, AGAIN. The ***** seemed to be letting the new
jeep® domains by lately.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> I was wondering what happened to his lawsuit. I guess D-C prevailed yet
> again....
>
> http://www.specialforces4x4.com/
#86
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Re: Rare WWII Jeep Trailer - 1945 Bantam T3 (****** MBT) - USN SEABEE'sFor SALE
I realize it's your opinion, just like I believe all TJs are
worthless for offroad, except those that have been converted to Real
Jeep suspension:
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/susp/tjleafsprings/
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...sion/leafs.htm
http://homepage.mac.com/rv6a/d300install.html
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Rock wrote:
>
> It was just my opinion Robert after observing the rusted condition in
> Brian's pictures. Apparently, you have far more experience with these types
> of trailers than me. It's still a mystery to me why anyone would pay $500
> for a trailer in that kind of condition.
worthless for offroad, except those that have been converted to Real
Jeep suspension:
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/susp/tjleafsprings/
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...sion/leafs.htm
http://homepage.mac.com/rv6a/d300install.html
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Rock wrote:
>
> It was just my opinion Robert after observing the rusted condition in
> Brian's pictures. Apparently, you have far more experience with these types
> of trailers than me. It's still a mystery to me why anyone would pay $500
> for a trailer in that kind of condition.
#87
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Re: Rare WWII Jeep Trailer - 1945 Bantam T3 (****** MBT) - USN SEABEE'sFor SALE
I realize it's your opinion, just like I believe all TJs are
worthless for offroad, except those that have been converted to Real
Jeep suspension:
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/susp/tjleafsprings/
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...sion/leafs.htm
http://homepage.mac.com/rv6a/d300install.html
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Rock wrote:
>
> It was just my opinion Robert after observing the rusted condition in
> Brian's pictures. Apparently, you have far more experience with these types
> of trailers than me. It's still a mystery to me why anyone would pay $500
> for a trailer in that kind of condition.
worthless for offroad, except those that have been converted to Real
Jeep suspension:
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/susp/tjleafsprings/
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...sion/leafs.htm
http://homepage.mac.com/rv6a/d300install.html
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Rock wrote:
>
> It was just my opinion Robert after observing the rusted condition in
> Brian's pictures. Apparently, you have far more experience with these types
> of trailers than me. It's still a mystery to me why anyone would pay $500
> for a trailer in that kind of condition.
#88
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Re: Rare WWII Jeep Trailer - 1945 Bantam T3 (****** MBT) - USN SEABEE'sFor SALE
I realize it's your opinion, just like I believe all TJs are
worthless for offroad, except those that have been converted to Real
Jeep suspension:
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/susp/tjleafsprings/
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...sion/leafs.htm
http://homepage.mac.com/rv6a/d300install.html
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Rock wrote:
>
> It was just my opinion Robert after observing the rusted condition in
> Brian's pictures. Apparently, you have far more experience with these types
> of trailers than me. It's still a mystery to me why anyone would pay $500
> for a trailer in that kind of condition.
worthless for offroad, except those that have been converted to Real
Jeep suspension:
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/susp/tjleafsprings/
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...sion/leafs.htm
http://homepage.mac.com/rv6a/d300install.html
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Rock wrote:
>
> It was just my opinion Robert after observing the rusted condition in
> Brian's pictures. Apparently, you have far more experience with these types
> of trailers than me. It's still a mystery to me why anyone would pay $500
> for a trailer in that kind of condition.
#89
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Re: Rare WWII Jeep Trailer - 1945 Bantam T3 (****** MBT) - USN SEABEE's For SALE
Didn't you Brits get enough FREE jeeps during WWII? It's not like the US
charged you for the ones you got.
>:-)
>
>No point on me bidding for it sadly.. shipping costs and all that :-(
>
>Dave Milne, Scotland
>'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
-Bill (remove "botizer" to reply via email)
charged you for the ones you got.
>:-)
>
>No point on me bidding for it sadly.. shipping costs and all that :-(
>
>Dave Milne, Scotland
>'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
-Bill (remove "botizer" to reply via email)
#90
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Re: Rare WWII Jeep Trailer - 1945 Bantam T3 (****** MBT) - USN SEABEE's For SALE
Didn't you Brits get enough FREE jeeps during WWII? It's not like the US
charged you for the ones you got.
>:-)
>
>No point on me bidding for it sadly.. shipping costs and all that :-(
>
>Dave Milne, Scotland
>'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
-Bill (remove "botizer" to reply via email)
charged you for the ones you got.
>:-)
>
>No point on me bidding for it sadly.. shipping costs and all that :-(
>
>Dave Milne, Scotland
>'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
-Bill (remove "botizer" to reply via email)