M100 trailers, Military topper?

[tennmogger]

Just bought these M-100's with toppers. One topper looks commercial, but has anyone seen a cover like this on a military trailer before? Searching does not find anything even similar. The trailer is a Dunbar Kapple dated 3/52.

Also got another Dunbar Kapple made 4/52 (obvious handmade topper that will come off), and a "M100 type" as yet not identified or picked up (the only picture was with it still "in the weeds", as you see. There is no flare on the top of the bed so it's not an M-100 but it does have same axle as M-100, and a pintle ring hitch.

thanks

 

[M813rc]

Cool trailers!
I have seen something similar on M416s, there is a thread on here somewhere with some pictures.

Cheers

 

[NDT]

Sam Werner, now passed on, of Tracy City TN told me those were made by the TVA so the trailers could be used for tools.

 

[M813rc]

TVA as in Tennessee Valley Authority?

Cheers

 

[NDT]

TVA as in Tennessee Valley Authority?



Cheers

Yup he had dozens, each painted a different color to identify the trade that used it.

 

[tennmogger]

Great info!! We are in the heart of TVÀ here. Thanks!

Bob

 

[tennmogger]

NDT, as you predicted, here is what we found after pressure-washing off much of the last coat of white paint.




Which turned into this with a little chalk:



And these:




tell us this was a CARPENTER trailer for TVA.



The trailers are rough will be ok with application of a lot of TLC!

 

[pigpen60]

Thats cool!

 

[Tinstar]

Sandblasting and new paint work wonders.

Really cool find.

 

[Jericho]

Wow!