| Type: Trailer 2 Wheel 1/4 Ton Government Number: G-605 Model: MB-T Manufacturer: Willys Overland Date of Delivery: November 1942 Serial Number: 12494 Parts Manual: TM 10-1230 Maintenance Manual: TM 10-1230 |
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| This is the original data plate that was found on this MB-T. The two holes in the center of the plate are from a bracket that was added after the war. It should be noted that the two "4's" in the serial number "12494" are different fonts from different stamping sets. The first "4" has an open top, the second "4" has a closed top. |
| This is a replica plate from Dataplates4u in Holland: http://www.dataplates4u.com |
| New Old Stock Inter-Vehicle cable, left photo. The bakelite connector is made by the Warner Electric Brake MFG Co. Left and Right Tail Light Assy, above photo. The Willys MB-T used Corcoran-Brown tail light assy's. The face of the light is marked C-B and the housing is marked Corcoran-Brown on the top. |
| Trailer Details: Weight: Net 550 lbs., Payload 500 lbs., Gross 1050 lbs. Loading Height: 22 inches Ground Clearance: 12 1/2 inches Tires: 6.00x16 with two piece combat rims Tail Lights and Reflectors made by: Corcoran-Brown |
| RESTORATION |
| Left side of the MB-T with tub removed, above photo. The one piece steel tub is held to the frame with welds to maintain watertight integrity. The MB-T was fully amphibious and could be towed in the water behind an amphibious vehicle. The only holes in the tub were for the reflectors. The reflectors were held in place with screws and special lead washers that would crush when tightened to create a water tight seal. |
| Right side of the MB-T with tub removed, above photo. |
| Front and rear of the MB-T with tub removed, above photo. This MB-T was found on Oahu, Hawaii in 1995 and still bears the civilian registration sticker on the rear frame, right photo. |
| Axle support area, above photo. The two above photos show how the one piece steel tub was welded to the side support rails, cross support rails and shock brackets. |
| Parking brake, left photo. Lunette ring with post-war wiring harness, right photo. |