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30ccpickup · 02-04-2014, 04:50 PM

This is some of my research on the Mullins trailer. The original Mullins has a tail gate and artillery wheels.

Paul

History of Mullins Body Corporation - Salem, Ohio http://www.coachbuilt.com/bui/m/mullins/mullins.htm The Mullins trailer was produced during 1936 and 1937, and sold new for $119.50. Approximately 2000 trailers were manufactured.

General Specs:

• The trailer is 65 inches long, 47 inches wide and 29 1/2 inches high at the center.

• The axle is a straight I-beam with the wheel hub welded to each end. CARNEGIE

• The trailer weighs 465 pounds and has a capacity of 1,200 pounds.

• The wheels are 17” artillery style with 5.25 x 17 tires.
• The tailgate drops to a horizontal position for easy loading.
• The top is spring loaded to assist in rising, and has locking latches to protect the contents.
• The top closes on a rubber seal to keep out water, dirt and dust.

Note: The latches, from a 1935/36 Ford touring sedan..
http://www.mafca.com/mullins.html

In 1910 Mullins was contracted to produce 1,000 aluminum bodies for the Peerless Automobile Company.

Book
"Mullins Red Cap Utility Trailer" / Hardcover / Published 1998; Amazon Price: $34.95 www.amazon.com By Robert L. Parmelee

For Patch Panels & other parts

Ed Carr
P.O. 62
Cortland Ohio 44410
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (330) 565-2995

Here is mine:

02-04-2014, 04:50 PM	#8
30ccpickup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wakarusa, IN Posts: 932	Re: I Want One Of These ! This is some of my research on the Mullins trailer. The original Mullins has a tail gate and artillery wheels. Paul History of Mullins Body Corporation - Salem, Ohio http://www.coachbuilt.com/bui/m/mullins/mullins.htm The Mullins trailer was produced during 1936 and 1937, and sold new for $119.50. Approximately 2000 trailers were manufactured. General Specs: • The trailer is 65 inches long, 47 inches wide and 29 1/2 inches high at the center. • The axle is a straight I-beam with the wheel hub welded to each end. CARNEGIE • The trailer weighs 465 pounds and has a capacity of 1,200 pounds. • The wheels are 17” artillery style with 5.25 x 17 tires. • The tailgate drops to a horizontal position for easy loading. • The top is spring loaded to assist in rising, and has locking latches to protect the contents. • The top closes on a rubber seal to keep out water, dirt and dust. Note: The latches, from a 1935/36 Ford touring sedan.. http://www.mafca.com/mullins.html In 1910 Mullins was contracted to produce 1,000 aluminum bodies for the Peerless Automobile Company. Book "Mullins Red Cap Utility Trailer" / Hardcover / Published 1998; Amazon Price: $34.95 www.amazon.com By Robert L. Parmelee For Patch Panels & other parts Ed Carr P.O. 62 Cortland Ohio 44410 Email: [email protected] Phone: (330) 565-2995 Here is mine: __________________ http://MODELABASICS.com/ How Things Work on a Model "A" Ford Fordbarners, Feel free to use the pictures on my site to answer questions and create tutorials/tech articles. Last edited by 30ccpickup; 02-04-2014 at 04:59 PM.