Registration of No.5s?

[FFRMAN]

Howdy,

that small plate usually put on the front passenger side would say manufactured by Ordinance factory Maribrynong.

Is 103 on the tub or chassis??

[Carzee]

The "103" stamp looks to be on the trailer body mounting tab/tang.

[FFRMAN]

The "103" stamp looks to be on the trailer body mounting tab/tang.

yep that's what I thought but need clarity, the confusing thing is the data plate would be for the complete unti and says it's serial number is 103, normally there is a tub number and chassis number

Actually is it Chassis 103 and body 183?? the zero on the tub tab could be an 8

[Magellan]

The "103" stamp looks to be on the trailer body mounting tab/tang.

yep that's what I thought but need clarity, the confusing thing is the data plate would be for the complete unti and says it's serial number is 103, normally there is a tub number and chassis number

Actually is it Chassis 103 and body 183?? the zero on the tub tab could be an 8

The number is on the body mounting tab. When I first noted it I was unsure if it was an 8 or 0 but assumed a 0 because of the data plate info. Now you've prompted me to re-examine the photo and actually it looks like an 8 when viewed on an angle (on my iPhone)

The other mystery is why the delivery date is stated as 10/81 when everything points to it being an early trailer?

[FFRMAN]

That large plate is not normally seen on No5's but I've seen them before, I suspect they refer to a refurb no the original build

Maybe google the CAPO number and see what you get

cheers

[Magellan]

Maybe google the CAPO number and see what you get

cheers

Several searches have yet to reveal anything.

Have looked again athe stamped number and it's definitely an 8 (well spotted Scott). I think I can safely assume the '103' on the data plate is the chassis no.. It all points to being an early, unmolested trailer. 101-026 it is. Seems a pity to add chains , but safety is important.

[Magellan]

cheers men. I'll still plum for the ARN as its plate in the first instance if possible.

I don't think you can do that, Not for a trailer.
Seems you can for a car, though.

Hmmm , hoping so.

A curious thing, the Chassis no. 103 brings up an ARN of 101-026, dated 1963 in the database. Doesn't seem to accord withe ID plate?

 

Chassis and tubs were changed regularly. The ARN was the only constant.
It's a case of best guess.

If your trailer is ARN 101-026, I own 101-029 which is Chassis # 116 I have the service book which details it's history, entered service in Oct. 63

It seems we have close 'cousins'. 😉

[Carzee]

There's a strong rumour some cousins got hitched.

[Magellan]

There's a strong rumour some cousins got hitched.

Clever 😉😀

[Magellan]

All three have safety chains welded on both sides of the central tube
just behind the lunette mounting plate.

Greg, can you send me a pic of the chain position please?
Cheers, Daryl

[aussiegregmac]

can do, but not before the weekend.
My trailers coralled out the back of the man cave
in the Adventure Playground.
Greg

[FFRMAN]

All three have safety chains welded on both sides of the central tube
just behind the lunette mounting plate.

Greg, can you send me a pic of the chain position please?
Cheers, Daryl

[Magellan]

Cheers Scott, can you also please advise the position of the fittings on the rear crossmember that the chains link up to?

[aussiegregmac]

First photo is the older No5 with the Lucas L288 indicators and tail/stop lights with smaller chain.
Second photo with large links is the later trailer with International type stop/tail light.
All photo show links welded vertically with sufficient chain to crossover to towing vehicle.
Greg Mac.

[Magellan]

Thanks Greg, what was the connection like on the crossmember of the truck?
Daryl