The inspector came to make sure it was up to standard! The panel had rusted out behind this solid brass tag because water got trapped behind it. They were just brazed on in the corners. So I carefully cut out the rusted metal behind it leaving the brazed corners intact where fortunately there was no rust. Welded in a new piece and ran sealant around it so it doesn't happen again. Ran the wire wheel over it and looks pretty cool like this. A darker background would make it stand out even more.

I was given 5 wheels to go with the trailer but all had some rust. I took the two best ones and put them in the citric acid bath for a week to clean them up. Some rust pitting but still serviceable. They are a bit different to Willys wheels as don't have the slots. Zinc coated them all and then hit them with some stain black.

Body work repairs all done so re-assembly starts. BIG full floating hubs with much bigger bearings than your standard trailer on these.

A frame bolted straight back in without alignment problems. Got to remember that the left side wheels studs are left hand thread. I painted a L on the studs to help the new owner. Always look for the notch on corner of each face on the nuts. Just like some gas bottle fittings.

All complete once again. They run a very heavy pintle hook and drop down stand. The hook is spring loaded to stop the shock being transferred. That is the end of my part in this trailer re-birth. Off interstate to the new owners.

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