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Restoring this old trailer because it fits my boat better - have these brackets on both sides. Have no idea what they are. They are familiar, like I should know what the heck they are but I just cant put my finger on it. Im sure Ill feel stupid when somebody gives me the answer.
Thanks
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Maybe for mounting a light?
I don't know, but it could take off a good chunk of flesh. Ouch !!
Amber clearance light/reflector bracket it appears to me.
I think its a whatchimacallit and you probably wont need it. But then again you might, so you could either leave it or remove it.
But if you remove it, it might pay to keep it just in case you ever need it.
That has been puzzling me since early this morning. I remember them being on old trailers and it keeps coming to my mind they had a steel or galvanized rod stuck in them at times but I can't for the life of me remember what for. Maybe a guide on or something. Maybe my some timers will kick in and I will remember.
I sorta thought for a side marker but why the big bolts to hold it on. If its towards the front of the trailer it may at one time held a spare tire and a few parts are missing.
I'd say it's a mount for a marker light. There's also a ground wire hanging below it.
Brake controller bracket ???
My guess also.Quote:
Originally Posted by lowe rider
Yeah a light was the first thing that popped to mind but whats the purose of that thin metal tang on it? That wire is not attached to it in any way - thats coming from the main harness that i was cutting off the trailer to replace. Theres no holes in the frame for wiring. and it has plastic around the round center piece where something has broken off.
And my thoughts too on the big bolts and bracket. overkill for just a light. Oh well - it serves no purpose to me so its gone. I will utilize the boltholes for wiring a running light in its place.
Thanks everybody for the input.
Attachment 240028Oh and Heres a "Before" picture. Good solid little trailer. 2' longer than my one im using on my 15' fiberglass stick steer. Much better side bunks. Ging to do a quick makeover and re-wire. Ill throw some pics on when im done.