Willys/Bantam Trailer spare tyre carrier.

[Brett M]

As we tow our trailers with a Dodge & don't have a compatible spare wheel on the back as a jeep does.
We knocked up a spare wheel carrier that mounts underneath the trailer using existing holes in chassis cross members & is supported also between the upper shock mount & chassis reinforcing plate.

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If anyone wants a cutting list, let me know
Regards Brett

[Goranwc51]

Hi Brett,

That is soooo cool, and I've been looking around for drawings for similar setups. I'll be towing the July 1943 Willys MBT i bought from France with my 1945 Dodge WC51, and in case of a flat on the trailer, I'm stuck, exactly like you. But with a spare....

Du you happen to have photos of it on the trailer`? That would be very helpful.

My email: goran_noren[at]yahoo{dot]com

Goran N

[Brett M]

Here you go Goran, as requested. Hope it helps.
Regards
Brett

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[Goranwc51]

Thank you sooooo much, Brett! REALLY appreciate all the very detailed and clear photos. Now I'll have no problems having my mechanic make one for me. I originally had planned to use one of the replica SAS style spare wheel holders as made by WW2 Fabrications in the UK. I purchased one and had planned to place it somewhere underneath the rear of the MBT trailer. Your model is a lot more sturdy and I will not stand to lose a spare wheel due to the screw fastener coming loose from vibrations. This simpler holder does its job on the hood of a Jeep, though:

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Goran N

[TopKick]

Do you have any ideas for mounting the spare tire on top of the draw bars at the front of the trailer?

[Goranwc51]

There actually already IS a spare wheel carrier mounted onto the MBT (!) Courtesy of the French army, who also replaced the rear lights with 24 volt standard Nato units, and the lunette with a Ben Hur one, including the chains and hooks.

My guess is that its done at French motor pool, or higher, level, as I have seen numerous ex French army trailers with these carriers.

Putting the SAS type spare wheel tire carrier on the drawbar is a great idea. I have to consider that.

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Goran N