Weight of a stripped down basic Tudor

[C26Pinelake]

Hi folks. In the near future I am planning on establishing a small private museum and a 1930 era service station. I presently have a pole barn that is approximately 15,000 plus square feet that houses my car collection. I am entertaining the thought of hoisting a stripped down Model A up on the peak of the roof that will be my signature signage. It will just be a basic A ( Tudor ) with no interior, motor, trans etc. and held in place with aircraft cables. From a distance I want it to look complete with body, glass and wheels. My engineer wants to know the weight of a Tudor that is stripped down to ensure that the roof trusses will handle the weight. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Wayne

[Tom Wesenberg]

I would think you'd have 1500 to 1700 pounds.
You'd want a welded tin roof wouldn't you?

Ellingson has a Model A mounted high up on the pole. I think that's the way I'd go.

[C26Pinelake]

Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

I would think you'd have 1500 to 1700 pounds.
You'd want a welded tin roof wouldn't you?

Ellingson has a Model A mounted high up on the pole. I think that's the way I'd go.

Thanks Tom, it is a welded steel roof. Who or what is Ellingson? Thanks, Wayne

[Neil Mylar LakewoodCA]

I think Ellingson is a classic car dealership.
Does anyone have a picture of that Model A on the pole?

[ronn]

1200 IBS if you are pulling the complete drive train and interior..................

[C26Pinelake]

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Originally Posted by ronn

1200 IBS if you are pulling the complete drive train and interior..................

Thanks Ronn. That figure would indeed make the Engineer very happy. He was hoping to hear 1500 or less. Wayne

[Rex_A_Lott]

That sounds like it will be cool! Just make sure he accounts for it being a big sail if the wind gets up.

[C26Pinelake]

Originally Posted by Rex_A_Lott

That sounds like it will be cool! Just make sure he accounts for it being a big sail if the wind gets up.

Your point is very valid. I am on the lake and at the end of the airport runway so I am very much in the open. Thanks for the reminder ! Wayne

[theHIGHLANDER]

Put some drain holes wherever it may hold water as well. Regardless of how well sealed some water is sure to get into places and puddle. And don't forget the snow load on the roof of the car and what it may add to the total in winter. Love the plan...

[C26Pinelake]

Originally Posted by Neil Mylar LakewoodCA

I think Ellingson is a classic car dealership.
Does anyone have a picture of that Model A on the pole?

Originally Posted by theHIGHLANDER

Put some drain holes wherever it may hold water as well. Regardless of how well sealed some water is sure to get into places and puddle. And don't forget the snow load on the roof of the car and what it may add to the total in winter. Love the plan...

Thank you For the advice as snow is indeed a factor. Last year we had 40 inches in three days. Wayne

[Deluxe Delivery Don]

They are not all in Barns. But you now know you can but a A A on Polls