Projects Mullins trailer

Any hamber have an original one that they could take pictures of the tailgate detail near the bottom reveal where it lines up with the body-tub. also inside of the hinge area. Thanks in advance.

 

We've got one that we repaired at the shop. I'll try to remember to snap a few photos tomorrow.

 

Here are pictures of one I owned a couple years ago. Sorry, the best I can do.

 

Try this sight. It has several pictures of an original Mullins including the tailgate. I owned one of these back in the 70's. I wish I still had it now.

http://significantcars.com/cars/1938mullin/

 

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/mullins-trailer-what-are-these-worth.777793/page-2

See post 44 on this thread. You can blow the picture up a little there fora better view.

 

I also owned a Mullins Red Cap trailer, I sold it in the 90's.
It was unrestored and solid except for the area in the front of the body, I had original hub caps, latches, but it was missing the original cast hitch coupler.
There was an active club for these trailers but it has since disbanded.
I have attached a photo of the book that the one of the clubs founders wrote about the history of the trailer.
I also noticed that in the photo in the previous post showing the tailgate that the inner structure is missing, the tailgate was double paneled originally.

 

Oh man. I had a bunch of car trouble today and completely forgot to snap some photos.


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Thanks for all the replies. Am I correct to assume that the tailgate hinges on a full length 5/16 rod ?

 

If I remember correctly the tailgate had two small tab type hinge, one on either side. I know it was not a full length hinge.

 

The Mullins club is still alive & well. the address is Mullins Owners Club PO Box 387 Hardy, Ar. 72542.
They have a news letter with good info, member listings, parts supplies. It is worth joining if you are going to rebuild one.

 

A slightly better view. I am pretty sure mine did not have a piano hinge. I think Kabinroller is correct.There is a Mullins trailer owners club on fasebook maybe someone in that club can help.

 

I was not aware of a current club. In the book I mentioned in my post it has an article about the club being dissolved. I was an original member and I still have all the newsletters somewhere in my stuff.
Also, posted on eBay right now: http://www.ebay.com/itm/18258388537...9255-0%26rvr_id%3D1217444363817&ul_noapp=true