TRAILER CHASSIS
1/4-Ton Trailer Chassis
Steel chassis without body
Reproduction of the steel chassis for the 1/4-ton military trailer. This chassis forms the structural foundation upon which the body, wings and components are mounted. Suitable for complete restoration or replacement of a damaged original chassis.
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Material Steel |
Type Chassis without body |
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Period WWII-type reproduction |
Delivery Chassis only, without body or wings |
Features
- Reproduction of original WWII design
- Steel construction with correct thickness specifications
- Pre-drilled mounting holes for body construction
- Suitable for complete trailer restoration
- Solid foundation for 1/4-ton trailer
★ An essential component for restoring an original military jeep trailer or building a complete trailer from the ground up.
Installation notes
The chassis serves as the load-bearing structure for the entire trailer. First mount the axle, suspension and wheels, then the body, wings and electrical wiring. Check that all mounting points are correctly aligned before fitting the superstructure.
Historical context
During WWII, over 150,000 1/4-ton trailers were built by more than ten manufacturers, including Willys-Overland (MBT) with approximately 60,000 units and Bantam (T-3) with around 75,000 examples. After the war, Bantam offered the 'Utility Chassis' without body for approximately $126 as a base for custom modifications.
This description was generated automatically. Unsure about fitment? Contact us at info@willys.be.
This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
Installation requires technical knowledge of the vehicle. Unsure whether this part suits your version? Ask us before purchase at info@willys.be.