Missing Horse Trailer Parts
eeyeager
Reg. Apr 2007
Posted 2007-04-11 5:16 PM (#59077)
Subject: Missing Horse Trailer Parts


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I just bought a 1975 Circle J 2 horse.  It is missing the pieces that attach over the openings on the sides and back doors which would make it fully enclosed.  Any ideas on where I could look for these parts?  Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Emily

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greyhorse
Reg. Nov 2005
Posted 2007-04-11 9:01 PM (#59092 - in reply to #59077)
Subject: RE: Missing Horse Trailer Parts



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That's a tough one. Do you know what the pieces originally were, how they went on? Would you be ablle to use plexiglass or anything like that?
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eeyeager
Reg. Apr 2007
Posted 2007-04-12 9:12 AM (#59109 - in reply to #59092)
Subject: RE: Missing Horse Trailer Parts


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The connections on the side openings seem to be something that you would twist after the piece was placed over the opening.  The piece that is in place of the entry doors looks like it would slide on from the side into this groove.  I have no idea what the original pieces look like.  Just trying all my options.... you never know what you'll find or where!
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Terri
Reg. Jan 2004
Posted 2007-04-12 2:35 PM (#59138 - in reply to #59109)
Subject: RE: Missing Horse Trailer Parts



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If you can post pictures it may be easier for us to see what you need.
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retento
Reg. Aug 2004
Posted 2007-04-12 2:56 PM (#59140 - in reply to #59077)
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Are you talking about some sort of plexi-glass, Lexan, slide in inserts that would enclose the trailer sides and close up the rear? OR..........Did they use a cloth/tarp type material that used the little twist-snap type things? You got us........Me, guessing!
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eeyeager
Reg. Apr 2007
Posted 2007-04-12 3:04 PM (#59141 - in reply to #59077)
Subject: RE: Missing Horse Trailer Parts


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That is just it, I don't know what they used on this model, it is a 75.  I'm thinking I could just have something made.  It was probably some sort of canvas, I hadn't thought of that but the snap/twist things mounted on the side don't seem like they would hold plexiglass. The trailer is in stellar shape, I believe it was garaged for years and years.  Thanks for the idea. 

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retento
Reg. Aug 2004
Posted 2007-04-12 3:14 PM (#59142 - in reply to #59077)
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Run it by a canvas awning and tent maker's shop. Have them look at it, some of the older guys that work there may have very well have made some in years past. I had an old no-name trailer made in the "60's" that had the snap/twist things on it, but the canvas was long gone by the time I got the trailer.
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eeyeager
Reg. Apr 2007
Posted 2007-04-12 3:48 PM (#59145 - in reply to #59077)
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Great Idea, Thanks!
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SHMANN
Reg. Aug 2006
Posted 2007-04-12 8:03 PM (#59170 - in reply to #59077)
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I think the 1st place I'd try is calling the manufacturer of the trailer...

http://www.circlejtrailers.com/

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headhunter
Reg. Oct 2004
Posted 2007-04-12 11:45 PM (#59193 - in reply to #59077)
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I used to have a mid 1970's Circle J trailer that had canvas curtains that attached across the back with twist fasteners all along the outside edge, and I am guessing that is what is meant to be on your trailer.  The canvas had oval shaped grommets that the twist fasteners (fastened to the trailer) fit through.  Does that sound like what you have?
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eeyeager
Reg. Apr 2007
Posted 2007-04-16 5:40 PM (#59417 - in reply to #59077)
Subject: RE: Missing Horse Trailer Parts


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Dave, that sounds like exactly what I have. You don't have those curtains lying around do you? This trailer is in such stellar shape for being 32 years old that I'd love to have the curtains or at least get them made to complete this trailer... Thanks Again!
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