Here are a few pics of a 1957 Allstate Wood Box. I decided to customize it to match my
vert. Thanks for creating your site, it's what inspired me to find and fabricate my own trailer. You can
use all the pics and post them on your site if you want. This is how I found it on ebay, paid $100. due
to the high cost of shipping I had the seller just send me only the wheel assemby and the 2 mounting
brackets. I went ahead and fabricated the frame out of 2" channel iron. Here's a mock up of what I wanted
to do... Close-up of the bumper bracket I designed... The wood slats are made from tiger striped maple...
thanks
Lupe MoyaRound Rock, Tx.
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Found this on ebay.com: Nice old vintage single wheel trailer made by Allstate mfg. This
single wheel trailer is the style has has custom wood side's where the owner would build to suit. This old
unit needs a new home so that is can be restored back to it original glory. Additonal item included but
not pictured are the original equipment to install to the rear bumper. Additonal tire and rim, also there
several pieces that look like extra wheel parts. This item can be palletized and shipped to a freight
terminal for the most economical way. I would guess it to be around $ 250.00 for shipping out to the east
or west coast.
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My name is Jim Monares and I live in Aurora, CO (a Denver suburb). I have a Montgomery
Ward single wheel trailer that my father bought new in Chicago in 1947. It had been in a garage or storage
since 1962. Trailer in good condition, newer tire, always stored indoors. Located in Denver area,
Owned by Jim at jmona904@aol.com
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trailer to place on your site. This trailer is a 1956 AllState. It's all wired neatly.
It's currently registered in NOS 1956 plate.
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This is a Sears Allstate Single Wheel Trailer!!! Hard to find
and great for towing behind any old VW or other old car! Use "AS IS" or restore it! This Trailer has been
sitting for about 20 years and is a really cool find in its worn original state! Not rusted out like many
you will see online for sale! The wood of coarse is old but in useable condition, the metal frame is in
very good condition. Still has the original tail reflectors and the front brackets for hooking up to a old
car! Bolts might need to be either replaced or lubed . This is a sweet New Mexico find for the person
looking for a unique accessory for their vintage VW or other vintage car. It is easy enough to lift with 2
guys and will fit in the back of a truck for shipping. The tire and suspension look to be in good
condition, but I would think the bearings would need grease after sitting so long. This trailer was picked
up from the ORIGINAL owner and I might even be able to send the original title with it if the lady I got
it from finds it ( at no extra charge)!!! I am not sure of the year but believe it was made in the 50's.
Still has the original tags on it as well as the "ALLSTATE" logo on the original wood , front and back.
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I just picked up this single wheel trailer. Do you have any idea who made it? Feel free
to post these pics on your website. I also owe you picks of my 57 Heilite, but work has been pretty slow
on it. Many, many thanks, Brian
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pics if my new find bought from Original owner today! I just
acquired a Allstate wood trailer in nice condition. I will load the pics and send them to you if your are
interested. How do you tell the year? Off the tag? I am waiting on the title from the owner. so not
sure what year it is yet. It was getting dark as I got it home , I will get better pics later. Owned by
Shawn
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1958 AllState Single Wheel Trailer. This version has a frame
with 2 arms that attach to the tow vehicle and a single swivel wheel at back end. I have undercoated
floor, added a metal side kit with removable tail gate, re-machined both sides of caster swivel, line bored
fork axle bores, and added hitch recievers to each side at the front for removable trailer tongue
jack/wheels. Trailer can be disconnected from tow vehicle and moved around easily. I towed this trailer
with my 1985 Westy. Recently sold the Westy after 11 years and bought a small RV. I built a T-Bar that
fits a 2" receiver hitch that I used with the Westy. Trailer fittings are mounted on the bar.
Owned by Phil Williams Ft Worth, TX
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(Right now I'm classifing this as an Allstate Wood trailer,
but I'm hoping Scott will find something or we will see more examples of this trailer frame as it looks
well built and doesn't appear to be a home built customization. AH) if you would like to post this
picture to your site it definitely will be appreciated. i purchased this a few months back from a man who
knew nothing about it, for $50.00. the wheel and swivel operate smoothly and as you can tell by the picture
it has been repainted. i believe the original color may have been red-ish all over as the frame is still
red (original?). the floor may have been replaced at one time, by a sheet of plywood "like" wood. i have
ABSOLUTELY NO INFO ON THIS! it's a little frustrating and i will soon begin the painstaking restoration
by slowly stripping the body to locate any decals or name plates. the sides have what appears to be little
bullet style male snaps (which i have never seen before) some of which are broken off...these screw into
the sides by the way. also located on the sides are squared (flanges?) loop type mounts to accept a hook
for tie-downs (i believe these were added at one time, the welds are rough and unprofessional) it has a
single taillight with a license plate holder. the clamps are pretty ingenious in design and appear to be
brass (?). if you can get the ball rolling with help from your web-friends, i will update info and
pictures soon. Owned by Scott Snyder
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I found your web site today on one wheel trailers. I actually have one of these trailers.
I don't know what possessed me to look, but I would like to find out more information on the trailer. I
little history. My dad bought the trailer in Kansas in the 50s. He then used it to move around from job
to job until I moved to southern california in 87. I then had to rebuild the box after years of sitting
around, but it made it to So. Cal just fine. Mine was pulled around for year by a 68 VW bus, still have
the bus. One side of the wheel assembly says "Trail Car Chicago ILL", I've attached a picture of the
patent number too. I also noticed that the "hitch" has a patent number on it too. It looks like I have
one of the allstate wood trailers, although I've rebuilt the box once and I think my dad did too many
years ago. Owned by Mike Parry
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I recently purchased what I think is a 1956 allstate
box trailer for my 1957 VW Beetle . I'm taking off the box and having a wood slat VW style rack made for
the frame ( similiar to the calberlah ) . My only problem is that the guy I bought it from found it in
California and it was registered a 2005 Homemade trailer . I want to register it as a 1956 so I can use
a 1956 license plate legally , which I will do anyway , but would like to be legit . I can't seem to find
a VIN # anywhere and the badge is gone ... any help on this matter would be greatly appreciated
Owned by Randy Slack
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(This trailer has been identified as an Allstate, by the wheel assembly and the 6
bolt wheel. 1/06 ah)
As it turns out I have the same trailer (or maybe I should say
frame) as Brain does. I bought mine at a garage sale for $75.00. As you can see the box is home made.
Whoever built the box did one heck of a job, the only problem being that the sheet metal is so thick that
I think just the box exceeds the weight capacity of the trailer. My trailer did come with a spare tire,
bolt on pivots for the arms, and a receiver type hitch with the pivots hook to. Owned by
Frank
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(This trailer has been identified as an Allstate, by the wheel assembly and the 6
bolt wheel. 1/06 ah)
Cast into the arms is "PAT 2216584" and in another spot on the arm
is the number "180". Cast into the wheel arm on each side of the wheel is "TRAILCAR-OAKLAND-CALIF-410" -
this is located where you can see the wording from the back of the trailer when the wheel is straight for
forward travel. Owned by Zen
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(This trailer has been identified as an Allstate, by the wheel assembly and the 6
bolt wheel. 1/06 ah)
Found this ad on Ebay. "This auction is for a rare 1942 1
wheel trailer. This little trailer is 57 inches long and 39 inches wide with the floor about 18 inches off
the ground. The end gate looks similar to an old truck tailgate with the old chain and hook type
fastening. Bed of trailer is metal with a plywood underdecking on steel frame. Has a 400 x 12 inch tire
and wheel in good condition. Hooks up under bumper of car or truck (but looks like it could be altered to
fit different ways). Come also with trailer stands for parking. Our seller has been using this for years,
and it is register for use in the state of Mo, thus has taillights, turn signals, and brake lights. With
this being 60 years we would still say that it is in good condition, and has been used recently. Of
course there be some rust found especially on the added on stands, but bed is good. The plywood looks a
bit rough on the exposed edges.
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I am in the process of rebuilding an Allstate one wheeled trailer and came across your
site. I would like to send you info on my project. I picked it up about 11 or 12 years ago, from an uncle
in Sundown, TX. near Lubock, TX. My wife and were on our way back from the Houston area back to our home
in Heyburn, ID. and we stopped to visit some family in Sundown. As it is with many vacations you wind up
with more stuff than you take, my uncle offered us this trailer, it had been sitting in his back yard for
years, he really didn't specify. We hooked it up to the bumper and towed it 1700 plus miles home. The
pictures will show a suspension similar to the one on the orange on of your buddy Mark's. I am wondering
if anyone can give me some info as to year or aprox. year? Like a dummy I didn't get any before shots, but
it is complete, it actually has a high trunk lid which allows you to store much luggage inside and out of
the weather. After it gets restored it will tow behind my "1965" Ford Galaxy, (I've included a picture)
and with a modified hitch type receiver, behind my "2000" GMC Yukon. The pictures will show it dismantled,
it is on it's way to the get sandblasted. Will send more pics as more work gets done. Thanks for the site.
Owned by RTorrez
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These are pics of my Olds Ragtop and my 1946 Sears Roebuck Allstate Trailer. Please put
the pics on your great web site for all to see and share.
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Here are some shots of the trailor with the notch. It looks
like Ill have to move the tail pipe over 3 in to make it all fit. If I dont then the left side mount will
have to go around the pipe and below it. This would also cause a forward rake to the trailor which is
unacceptable. The trailor is overall in great shape. It even has the original tire thats in excelent shape!
Original because it says Allstate on it. I plan to modify the car, restore the trailor then drive it
around. Oh I found my black and gold trailor Cali plate to register it with and its als got a plate on
the back with Washington reg. info on it. To Cool!
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Found this ad on The Samba.
"Vintage VW tag trailor Vintage tag trailor frame and roll mechanism. Do not have the brackets for
mounting or the old utility trailor body. This is the hard part to find. You can fabricate a trailor body.
Sincle axle trailor assembly can be easily adapted to follow behind a VW bug. Very limited weight, tracks
behind a bug easily with the sprung, single wheel mechanism. These are rare.
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The title shows it to be a 1948 Allstate trailer. The whole thing boxed up, with a top
and all. It appears a previous owner rebuilt the sides and built top doors for it. Here are some pics I
took a week or so ago. Previously owned by Ivan. Now owned by SV2s
member Louis.
I took these pictures while trailing Ivan to the Big Three auto swap.
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Thanks Mark.
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Found this ad on The Samba.
This is a three sided all state trailer sold by sears in the 50's and 60's for Volkswagen in good working
order. Was owned by Tony Gracia
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50's Allstate One Wheel Trailer. This One
Wheel Trailer seems to be a pretty popular cool accessory! It has not been on the road since 1956 has been
in storage and still with its' Texas trailer plate. Has bumper guard & a very cool red marble style
center reflector! The wood body is in good shape and the frame is in excellent shape with only minor
surface rust! Has original aluminum wheel w/ original tire and Sears tag is even in good shape with serial
#tag.
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We purchased this in Santa Cruz, Ca. from the nephew of the
original owner. He said that it's been in his family for as long as he can remember. It's just always been
there and then he inherited it from his uncle. There is not a number on it anywhere, just the word
patented. But, the man we bought it from said that he knows for an absolute fact that his uncle ordered
the kit from Sears. It seems like it may be one of the less popular wood trailers you were speaking of in
the article on Allstate trailers. It also has additional rails that can be attached which make the side
walls twice as high. I tried to get a good pic of the tailgate but don't know whether I lightened it enough
to see but the tailgate is hinged and the pins that lock the tailgate are made of wood. Almost shaped like
a key only thicker. Owned by Donna Renfro and her husband.
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