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Is this a Bantam?

Discussion in 'Jeep Trailer Tech' started by Roboter, Oct 10, 2005.

  1. Oct 10, 2005
    Roboter

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    :?
     
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    Mojave

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    Hard to tell with the shadows in the picture - but the Bantams I've seen had a taller "angled" part on top, and side post receivers along the top rail. front shape looks right, but I have a home-built trailer that looks pretty similar. Have any other shots?
     
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  3. Oct 10, 2005
    SandhillMike

    SandhillMike Moderator

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    It doesn't look much like mine
     
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    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Don't think so - at least not a Bantam Jeep trailer ( they might have made others).

    Shape is wrong as Mojave mentions, and looks like the wheel is offset to the rear more.
     
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    Roboter

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    Another...
     
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    MOP

    MOP Active Member

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    Even the front doesn't look the same as a BT3 or BT3-C. The front "crossmember" on the frame is different, the front panel on a bantam goes straight up about 12", then angles out. Those are angled the whole way. The tongue rails are narrower and appear welded to the frame, as opposed to bolted on.

    Looks pretty handy none-the-less.
     
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  7. Oct 12, 2005
    Kodiak12060

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    No Bantam not Spen. Note no bow pockets which would rule out a civi trailer from each.
     
    Kodiak12060, Oct 12, 2005
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  8. Oct 13, 2005
    Mojave

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    Yeah - looks very similar to mine, which was made from a 30's Chevy truck bed. Have a look at the axles. Mine still has the Chevy leaf springs and front spindles (welded up to keep them from "steering").
     
    Mojave, Oct 13, 2005
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