HCVC Vintage Truck Forum - McGrath Trailer Goodies

GM Diesel First Job Offline Posts: 1115 Barragup, WA	McGrath Trailer Goodies 09.03.2010 at 08:19:49 Howdy, ATHS Aus chapter have done another run of 30 McGrath trailer mudflaps. Another run of decals has also been done. Combing rail McGrath, High Tensile and the mudguard big M decals. Let me know what your after and I will put you in touch with the right person. Basil
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Re: McGrath Trailer Goodies
Reply #1 - 09.03.2010 at 18:40:48

Basil,
Have just got hold of a single axle, 40', "strap" trailer. I cannot find any id plates onit, however there are numbers stamped on the chassis above the skid plate. Are there any distinguishing features to look for to identify it as a McGrath?
After acquiring it for a slab of Carlton Draught sight - unseen, it has a fair "bow" (camber) in it, full air brakes ( but no spring brakes) and one Marshall Leathlean mudflap!
Adrian.

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Swishy Interstate driver Offline Of All The ThingsI've Lost I Miss My Mind The Most Posts: 2359 Melbourne Vic Australia	Re: McGrath Trailer Goodies Reply #2 - 09.03.2010 at 19:58:28 Adrian GuddayM8 Nice Find RE: it has a fair "bow" (camber) in it If it is a negative camber n U wanna fix it tiz an easy job Just Cut/undo/release the ends of the strap full it back into desired shape n re anchor the strap GoodAzDun U may have to flip trailer on its back Cya ☻
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Adrian MR Licenced Offline Posts: 55 Maffra	Re: McGrath Trailer Goodies Reply #3 - 09.03.2010 at 20:41:20 Thanks Swishy, will keep it in mind. At this stage I'm still trying to get the Atkinson sorted, hadn't thought too much about how to restore this trailer. Thought the "camber" might give it the right effect for the period (early to mid '70's), but not 100% sure yet.
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Re: McGrath Trailer Goodies
Reply #4 - 10.03.2010 at 19:09:57

McGrath had their name on the hub caps. Here is a pic of the suspension assembly on a hi tensile chassis, but would be the same for single axle. Rego papers say it is 1975 but I think it is much older.
Chassis number could be found on right side above landing legs, but as yours is strap might be different and so above skid plate is consistent with this.
Caution, see technical page on Goldenoldiestruckclub.com and go to RTA bulletin on skid plate corrosion

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Adrian MR Licenced Offline Posts: 55 Maffra	Re: McGrath Trailer Goodies Reply #5 - 10.03.2010 at 20:28:54 Thanks mammoth, will do. Will try to post some pics of the beast soon, the skid plate may well be an issue. Adrian
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mammoth Semi Licenced Offline Posts: 395 Glen Innes	Re: McGrath Trailer Goodies Reply #6 - 12.03.2010 at 20:09:22 "same as single axle" - meant to say same as strap. Adrian, what is your chassis number, as a Golden Oldies member is putting a similar one on the road (chassis no in same place)
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Re: McGrath Trailer Goodies
Reply #7 - 12.03.2010 at 21:30:08

I haven't got the trailer here at home at the moment, and as yet haven't written down any numbers (but will at some stage shortly). There are no markings on the hubs to indicate McGrath like I expected, and it only uses a single spring "leaf" suspension.
I took a couple of photo's on my mobile and sent them to our email address, but I'll have to get my better half to "shrink" them and post them here for me. Sorry, I may be only 37 years of age, but I'm not that technologically advanced! (You might also have to make allowances for me being a Lousyville driver) Grin

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GM Diesel First Job Offline Posts: 1115 Barragup, WA	Re: McGrath Trailer Goodies Reply #8 - 12.03.2010 at 23:32:27 Nothing wrong with a Louie Adrian... Bet it still earns a buck without costing much. Basil
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Sarge :-X MC Licenced Offline my next truck will be an Atkinson Posts: 601 Central Victoria	Re: McGrath Trailer Goodies Reply #9 - 13.03.2010 at 03:19:58 Nothing wrong with your technology either if you have got the "better half" doing useful stuff with your truck pictures... mine uses flamable liquids and matches. * Sarge
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Adrian MR Licenced Offline Posts: 55 Maffra	Re: McGrath Trailer Goodies Reply #10 - 14.03.2010 at 17:17:10 Thanks fellas, wasn't sure whether to use that four letter "F" word on the forum either!
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Adrian MR Licenced Offline Posts: 55 Maffra	Re: McGrath Trailer Goodies Reply #11 - 15.03.2010 at 20:18:48 Mammoth, the chassis number on the trailer is: 209I10051 62 (guessing the '62' is 1962) No markings on the hubs or the webbing of the 5 spoke spiders. Can't find any other distinguishing markings on it anywhere else. Cheers, Adrian.
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josh1983 Learners Offline Posts: 3 queanbeyan	Re: McGrath Trailer Goodies Reply #12 - 13.04.2010 at 17:59:28 hello can any one help with finding the age of a mcgrath trailer 30ft single axle air over hydraulic only numbers found on the trailer are 1868 not to sure if this is model number or not. it would be nice to know what year model it is.. (we suspect it is nearly 35+ years old)
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mammoth Semi Licenced Offline Posts: 395 Glen Innes	Re: McGrath Trailer Goodies Reply #13 - 14.04.2010 at 12:12:17 From what I can make out, and if someone knows better let us know, there were no model numbers and from some point every chassis had it's number cast as a large plate and screwed to the back. later the numbers were pressed. The number you have found is probably right as air over hydraulic went out of fashion early on.
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Adrian MR Licenced Offline Posts: 55 Maffra	Re: McGrath Trailer Goodies Reply #14 - 14.04.2010 at 20:22:16 G'Day mammoth, The numbers I have mentioned previously (15/3 post) are 'pressed' into the chassis above the skid plate. Have had a 'veteran' truckie look at it - a fellow Atkinson man - and he thinks maybe a Freighter.
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