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Tha Annual MVPA Dixie Division rally swap meet is this coming weekend. Starts Friday through Sunday in Mobile at the USS Alabama Park.
http://www.ddmvpa.org/mobile/?p=events
We had one or two of them. They were m101a2 trailers. They had cable rollers that would swing out the back. I think we still have a rusty stripped down trailer at Dad's property. We use it to haul scrap metal now. The tank is still underneath and is rusty swiss cheese.
Search "m38a1 medic" in Google images. There is a black & white of an m38a1 with the spare mounted on the LH corner and a modified top. Alos you may check witht he folks on g503.com. http://g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=150736
One last suggestion. Mine had the same basic issues but instead o WD-40 or brake cleaner we used a rag soaked with gas at the intake. Hold it up while turning it over may get it going. Not a long term fix but may get it fired up. Good luck.
The half circle and blue paint were used for quick identification of whose unit/division the trailer belonged to. I just moved but if i can find my resource book it should tell what division it was. I painted mine with a blue diamond to match the 8th tank battalion of the 4th division. Try...
Here are some pics I saved a few years ago from an on-line auction somewhere. We have one just like this except in worse shape that is collecting scrap metal. The fuel tank is swiss cheese.
I am in tallahassee and might be able to help. Unfortunately i could not offer much help during the day with an 8-5 job. We have a couple parts trucks if parts are needed. Dad is retired and may could help. Send a PM when you get the green light and i will do what i can.