TOPIC: TeeNee Help Needed

I am trying to come to an agreement to purchase this TeeNee. The owner is selling the trailer, boat and defunct motor for $500.00

I went to see the trailer yesterday and have no interest in the boat or motor and will probably dump them both if I cannot just buy the trailer alone. The trailer is in decent shape for it's age, however the teardrop fenders have a few gashes and tears in the metal near the leading and trailing edges of the tires. Can this be repaired through welding, grinding and refinishing? I am guessing so.

Secondly, I jotted down the serial # from the trailer. Can any of you trailer experts give me an idea of the year based on the serial number? It is: 0840 2492. Made by Canasco Products Ltd. in Toronto.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Andrew

The boat looks to be a Leavens, made in Toronto, Canada.

It is indeed. The Victor model. The motor is practically pulling the rotten transom right off the boat! I think his ad said "Needs minor repairs".

Yes the fenders can easily be fixed.
The 8 in the serial # is actually a B. You have an OB40 model
The last digits do not seem to indicate a model year, none of mine do.
I'd guess it is mid fifties to 59. In 60 the model numbers changed & the hidden winch was no longer an option.
Another clue would be the serial plate. My 58 & earlier ones have an oval aluminum plate. 59 has a rectangular foil sticker
Cheers
Bill

Thanks for the info Bill. I am still hoping to get this trailer. I can't get the owner to respond since we agreed on a price a few weeks ago. I know he has not sold it yet, so I am still hopefull I can grab it.

Andrew

I need some help on a TeeNee also. I can't seem to find a serial or VIN anywhere. Any help?

I just found mine the other day when I was looking at the bottom of the CC boat hull. It is a round aluminum plate located on the back right side of the steel cross member above the axle.

Seen here:



Notice the last year that the trailer was registered by the plate: 1988.

Based on this oval sticker on the winch tower(as pointed out earlier in this thread), I guess that this is pre-1959 model which is now a good period match for my 57 Custom Craft. Gonna get it sandblasted and fixed up after I finish the boat.


Gotta love these fenders:



By the way... I think my trailer may have been yellow as well but I also see some blue under the white on the fenders.

Thanx. I do know the yellow was OEM. Having a tough time deciding whether to go original color or powdercoat to match the boat. You are right; the fender and winch cover make the whole thing.

I finally was able to bring her home last evening. She is rough - but a diamond in the rough.
Andrew

The only paperwork I have is the original DMV registration paper which indicates it is a 1960 trailer. Was this model made in 1960? I was under the impression it was more of a mid fifties model. Does anyone know if this style was still produced in 1960.

Here is a scan from the 59 & 60 catalogs.
As previously mentioned, the model numbers changed in 60 to reflect weights. The OB40 became OB900
I'd guess yours is a 59 that was sold & registered in 60
Cheers
Bill

A '59 it is.
Thanks again Bill!
Andrew

I am slowly progressing on dismantling and restoring my Tee Nee. The fenders were severely abused, torn, and rusted. Here is the original as when purchased...

And here they are today....
Next, the winch tower.

Andrew

and another

I don't think this add is in the library. I notice that there seems to be an indentation where your step pad bolts to your fenders. Mine does not have that. Maybe that could be used to date a trailer. Mine is a 59.

Nice job on those fenders!! I love tee-nees...