Wanted Fulton Coupler

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Postby 48cj2a » Mon Mar 10, 2008 5:24 pm

Rob,

That is the nicest looking "Fulton Coupler" I think I've ever seen.

I have an NOS Speedmaster Coupler but has some shelf wear and rust:

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I went out and looked at my hitch...it is identical to yours with the exception I do not have any hardware so not sure of the knob/bolt orientation.

If you do decide to part with the little jewel, please let me know.

If it is ok I'd like to copy your pictures for reference and use it on my Bantam T3-C site link and will give you credit.

Was the Woody Trailer I posted above in Rantoul at the tractor show yours?
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Postby 48Rob » Mon Mar 10, 2008 5:39 pm

Hi CJ,

Glad to see you're still here!
Yes, I was at the Rantoul tractor show with the trailer.
They let me stay on the grounds for free if I bring the old car...tough choice :D

You are most welcome to use the pictures on your site, hope others can benefit from the info.

Your Speedmaster looks pretty good, nothing that won't clean up!
I've seen them on E bay, but not very often.

When I bought my Fulton, I could have bought 7 of them...but figured I'd never need more than one... :duh:

I'll let you know.

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Postby 48Rob » Mon Mar 10, 2008 5:44 pm

Satch,

I don't have an Acme catalog...lost out in the bidding :(

Different trailer manufacturers had contracts with/purchased parts from the different suppliers.

Acme offered products to both manufacturers and the public, much like Fulton, Bull Dog, and many others.

The coupler may well have been original equipment on several brands of trailer, as well as coupling any number of homebuilts.

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Postby satch » Mon Mar 10, 2008 5:51 pm

48Rob wrote:Satch,

I don't have an Acme catalog...lost out in the bidding :(

Different trailer manufacturers had contracts with/purchased parts from the different suppliers.

Acme offered products to both manufacturers and the public, much like Fulton, Bull Dog, and many others.

The coupler may well have been original equipment on several brands of trailer, as well as coupling any number of homebuilts.

Rob

Thanks, found it in a box in my shed, wasn't sure what it came from. 8) Looks alot like the speedmaster.
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Postby Gage » Mon Mar 10, 2008 6:09 pm

Thanks for the offer Rob, but I'm going to get a couple of the repair kits and see what I can do. Here's a pic of the KIT coupler. The Orphan has only got the coupler, no guts.

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Postby 48Rob » Mon Mar 10, 2008 6:29 pm

Gage,

You're welcome.

I think with your ingenuity you can get a repair kit to work with the coupler body on your trailer.

They all work pretty much the same way, by being able to tighten/loosen the ball retention plate.
If you come up with a fix, please post your method, and parts used.
I'll bet a lot of folks would be grateful to you for solving this (common) dilemma! :thumbsup:


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Postby 48cj2a » Mon Mar 10, 2008 7:54 pm

All - I posted this before, but it got deleted by the admins...

Here is the modern equivelant:

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Here is the replacement kit...all the harware appears the same except the knob:

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Here's the link: http://www.etrailer.com/pc-crk~2459.htm
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Postby 48Rob » Tue Mar 11, 2008 5:26 am

Art,

Thanks for posting that again!

Sure looks like a 5 minute fix! :thumbsup:

It should work well for a 2" coupler, but would need modification or an original retention plate to be used for the 1-7/8" coupler.
One might well be able to grind down the new plate, looks pretty substantial.

Rob

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Postby 48cj2a » Thu May 01, 2008 9:10 pm

Still looking for a good Fulton Knob, but I did manage to find a NOS Fulton Coupling # 7.


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Postby 48cj2a » Wed Nov 26, 2008 4:27 pm

48cj2a wrote:Still looking for a good Fulton Knob


Resurrecting the old post still looking for knobs or whole couplers.
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Postby 48Rob » Wed Nov 26, 2008 5:57 pm

I still have my NOS. coupler.
I'll sell it if you're interested.
I'm guessing I'll never build that trailer anyway...
Make me an offer via E mail or private message.

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Re: Wanted Early Fulton Coupler or Parts

Postby 48cj2a » Sun Apr 29, 2012 7:02 pm

Resurrecting an old post.

Still looking for Fulton 06 couplers or parts, safety chains with these style hooks and Arrow 41 tail lamps or parts all used on the Bantam T3-C and Spen Model S or H utility trailers to name a few. Also Bantam T3-C Trailers and Parts.

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Re: Wanted Fulton Coupler

Postby 48cj2a » Sun Sep 02, 2012 6:26 pm

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