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Chip Trailers

Prototype Photos

SDTDC log truck
SDTDC log truck - previously used for the
Central Tire Inflation Study. 1976 Diamond
Reo with a mid-50's trailer manufactured
by General Trailer In Oregon.

Trailer disconnected from tractor, with landing gear deployed.
Trailer disconnected from tractor,
with landing gear deployed.

Cup and saucer arrangement for rear (trailer) pivot.
Cup and saucer arrangement for
rear (trailer) pivot.

Power take-off and pump (to power walking floor).
Power take-off and pump
(to power walking floor).

RV jack to support trailer 'reach' when trailer is disconnected.
RV jack to support trailer "reach"
when trailer is disconnected.

Front log bunk removed, used 5th wheel installed.
Front log bunk removed, used
5th wheel installed.

Rear sub-frame installed on stinger trailer.
Rear sub-frame installed on stinger trailer.

Interior picture of trailer, showing walking floor and plywood siding (Joe Fleming shown).
Interior picture of trailer, showing
walking floor and plywood siding
(Joe Fleming shown).