Description: This is a patent for fifth wheel mounting patent number 2,263,114. This patent was applied for on September 9, 1939 and was awarded November 18, 1941. This is an original copy of the patent issued to Sidney B Winn of Lapeer Michigan. Biography: Sidney Winn established the Lapeer Tractor- Truck Company in 1917. He opened a small factory in Lapeer and began producing a 5-ton vehicle ?powered by a 4-cylinder Wisconsin engined coupled to a heavy-duty threespeed transmission equipped with a Torbenson internal gear drive.? In 1920 Winn's outfit was reorganized as the Lapeer Trailer Company. He was now building trailers that featured the unique coupling system he had designed and patented, and built into his truck tractors. This same year, Winn licensed his fifth wheel system to Fruehauf Trailer Co. of Detroit. Pages measure 8" x 11½". I do offer combined shipping discounts. If you purchase more than one item, please wait for a revised invoice reflecting a shipping discount. Thank you for stopping by and taking a look. Please visit my eBay store and my other auctions for much more in the way of antique and vintage magazines, collectibles, books, unusual items, auto related items, and more. I am frequently listing fresh merchandise. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 7.95 USD
Location: Corunna, Michigan
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Language: English
Lapeer Tractor - Truck Company: Lapeer Trailer Co.
Lapeer County: Lapeer Michigan
Truck Invention: Teamsters
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Inventor: Sidney B Winn
