tool trailer markings

[tjmilitary]

Can anyone tell me where the stars should be and how big on the 116 pionner tool trailer. I have been trying to find something but cant seem to find anything.

 

[steelandcanvas]

I think I may have what you need...when I get home tonight, I'll post it up.

 

[JB]

I have tons of pics of tool trailers and have found only a couple with stars one is where a large star was on the side. I assume that was when the trailer was a solid color and was painted over. The other is a small three inch star on the forward bulkhead and I assume there would/should be a matching star somewhere on the rear.

 

[tjmilitary]

My trailer is the older style tool body. If I remember right its a '53. It should have been solid OD with the stars but I'm not sure the placement ans sizes. Is there a TM that shows you how the markings should be?

 

[JB]

This may help from TB 43-0147 Decmber 1975 relating to the star placement if you cannot find what you are looking for.
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2-2. National Symbol. a. The national symbol is
a 5-pointed star of lusterless white, Color Chip No.
37875. It will be applied to all tactical and combat
vehicles and appropriate equipment in CONUS and
oversea. The national symbol will be applied at the
depot to vehicles and equipment in storage only when
withdrawn for issue to the US Army units. It will not be
applied to ambulances or other medical service vehicles
affected by international agreement concerning such
vehicles.
b. The marking will normally be applied to the
front, rear, both sides, and top of the vehicle. The
symbol may be applied to mounted equipment on
vehicles when such equipment provides the most
suitable surfaces. It will not normally be applied to
canvas surfaces.
c. The National Symbol marking will be
located on the largest regular area and as near as
possible to the center of such area. It will not be applied
in a location where it will, in normal usage, be obscured
by paulins, canvas doors, folded-down windshields,
gasoline cans, communications equipment, or other such
items.
d. Top surfaces for application of the National
Symbol on transport vehicles will be in the following order
of preference:
(1) Roof of vehicles with hard roof bodies.
(2) Top of cab on vehicles with hard roof
cabs but not having hard roof bodies.
(3) Top of hood when no other suitable
hard surface of adequate size is available.
e. On horizontal surfaces the star will be
applied with one point directly toward the front of the
vehicle or equipment. On vertical surfaces the star will
have one point directly up.
f. The star will be applied in either of the two
methods of permanent marking, stencil-and-paint or
pressure sensitive adhesive vinyl. Vinyl markings will not
be used on highly irregular or rough surfaces where
adhesion would not be complete. National Symbol
markings at different locations on any one vehicle or
piece of equipment may be applied in different methods.
g. The National Symbol will be the largest size
practical for use in the available space, but will not
exceed 36 inches measured between opposite points.
The star will not be applied in sizes less than 6 inches
between opposite points.​

 

[steelandcanvas]

This what I have, although I didn't see a drawing specifically for a tool trailer, this should give you a real good idea as to what would be appropriate. Hope you have Sat or DSL, it's a large file. Hope this helps!

Jonathan

 

[tjmilitary]

Hi Jonathan can you just send that to my email tjmilitary@att.net cant get it to come up here on SS

If anyone has the pic of the proper markings that would be great. I know I have seen them somewhere before but cant seem to find it know that I need it.

 

[vtdeucedriver]

The tool trailer is marked the same as the 3/4 ton M101 trailer with exception as it would have a 18" star on the roof as did the water buffalo. I have the TM, I will pull it out. It would then have the 12" star on the back and the front and aft of the wheels on both sides. The US ARMY will be upfront on both sides with the trailer number and the Bridge plate Yellow Circle with a 4 will be on the right side.

 

[tjmilitary]

there is no "flat" area on the roof. Does that matter?

 

[steelandcanvas]

Hi Jonathan can you just send that to my email tjmilitary@att.net cant get it to come up here on SS

If anyone has the pic of the proper markings that would be great. I know I have seen them somewhere before but cant seem to find it know that I need it.

File sent TJ.

 

[tjmilitary]

thanks

 

[steelandcanvas]

My pleasure!

 

[tjmilitary]

Does anyone have a restored tool trailer thats painted OD not camo and can post some pics?

 

[vtdeucedriver]

there is no "flat" area on the roof. Does that matter?

nope, there isnt on the water buffalo either.

 

[vtdeucedriver]

Mine is OD but I have not marked it yet but I have done all the research. Waiting to do my 416 at the same time.

 

[tjmilitary]

OK well thanks for all of the help guys. hopefully I can get some stars on it.

 

[shepsjeep]

TJMILITARY,

I will be working on my pioneer trailer this spring. I found this TM while restoring my M715 (I plan on towing the pioneer trailer with it). The TM 746-93-1 can be found on the Resources Tab at the top of your page. Technical manuals. It's called 64-76 Color, Markings etc...
A tip, if you are planning on restoring to a specific year (such as 196, the markings will be in this manual. Please post a few photos of your trailer when your done. I have yet to see one totally complete and correct. Good Luck with your project!!

 

[tjmilitary]

Shepsjeep

Thanks for the info. I doo have that TM but I wasent sure if there was something more specific to the tool trailer.