Rear tub trailer

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The narrow track Sankey brakes do not use the same expander (or drums or shoes) as Series. It looks very similar but is not the same.

Hi Mr Fox,

I stand corrected.

Are any parts interchangeable?

It seems a waste to make two different but very similar components to perform almost identical functions.

Similar comment/query about whipple/swingle trees? And the relevant adjusters?

I once had a 1959 (I think) 109" S2, which had the/a hand brake expander mechanism incorporated in the rear wheel wheel cylinders, I think a carry over from the 107" , and maybe the 109" Series Ones. As it also had a "Carden" brake on the gearbox, I changed the rear brakes to something more familiar, which included changing the back plates.

I believe there was never a 109" Series One Estate, which seems strange, as the wheel base was increased by moving the front springs forward, while retaining the same chassis rails.

I have pondered (as I do) about turning the FRONT end of a chassis BACK TO FRONT, and fitting a REAR axle (without the differential).

Apart from further ponders about using a front bumper, with  a drop-plate, as the front cross-member, I pursued the matter no further.

Some years ago, I found a firm (POSSIBLY called "Nene Valley Tyres") who were able to supply trailer wheels in several sizes, down to 10 inches diameter, drilled to fit Land Rover stud pattern hubs. I assume their tyres are "T" rated to carry sensible loads? Query their speed rating?

PS
Many years ago, I owned an "antediluvian" (eg: pre-Noah's flood) horse trailer, that seemed to be fitted with Morris Midwife (Minor) front hubs and brakes, which had four 3/8" dia studs on 4" PCD. 16" rims, and Landy tyres. I never dared to put one of my horses in it, (rotten floor) but I carried small amounts of furniture, goats, pigs, sheep, etc. in it behind my S1, which was insured for General Haulage. I carried an Animal Movements Book. Such Fun!
I had a steady trade collecting the local teenager's motorcycles from Pontardawe Police Station, at £5 a trip. Only a fiver a time, but only a mile each way.

PPS
"CARDEN" applies to any shaft that transfers rotating power ... or something like that.



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