Carrying folding chairs

[Brianfrench65]

I have a Briggs Town sedan with rear spare tire. I use folding chairs, as I cannot get out of bag chairs. I currently just put them on the rear floor, not when it's just 2 of us, but when carrying 2 passengers....I am wondering what others do, to carry their chairs?

[C26Pinelake]

My neighbor wraps them in a blanket and ties them ( bungee cord ) to the rear mounted trunk. Wayne

[Jim Brierley]

Same as you but I do have a trunk rack that I can strap them to. I've even carried a bare B block on it.

[Brianfrench65]

Originally Posted by Jim Brierley

Same as you but I do have a trunk rack that I can strap them to. I've even carried a bare B block on it.

So, how can I install a trunk rack, with a rear mounted spare tire?

[DougVieyra]

Brianfrench65, post #4:
"So, how can I install a trunk rack, with a rear mounted spare tire?"
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All parts suppliers of Ford Model A Parts carry the extension brackets that allow for the mounting of a luggage rack (which they also sell) behind the rear-mounted spare tire.

Snyder's has them as item # A-18576-BSB - for the 1930-31 Sedan - $37, on page A-180 of their 2014 catalog.

Another version, a bit more heavty and with a different design (copy of an original accessory) is Bratton's "Luggage Rack Adapter Bracket", item #25171 (for '28-'31 Sedans) $77 for the pair. Page 111 of their 2015 Catalog.

Bert's Model A Center has a similar rack extension for the Sedans on page 94 of their 2014 catalog: item # A-18080-D. $58 a pair.

These are the sources that I use, you may use another A Parts Supplier, but I think all suppliers carry them.

The Chrome & wood slat Luggage Rack runs about $150, from which ever source you get it.

[Brianfrench65]

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Originally Posted by DougVieyra

Brianfrench65, post #4:
"So, how can I install a trunk rack, with a rear mounted spare tire?"
__________________________________________________ ______________

All parts suppliers of Ford Model A Parts carry the extension brackets that allow for the mounting of a luggage rack (which they also sell) behind the rear-mounted spare tire.

Snyder's has them as item # A-18576-BSB - for the 1930-31 Sedan - $37, on page A-180 of their 2014 catalog.

Another version, a bit more heavty and with a different design (copy of an original accessory) is Bratton's "Luggage Rack Adapter Bracket", item #25171 (for '28-'31 Sedans) $77 for the pair. Page 111 of their 2015 Catalog.

Bert's Model A Center has a similar rack extension for the Sedans on page 94 of their 2014 catalog: item # A-18080-D. $58 a pair.

These are the sources that I use, you may use another A Parts Supplier, but I think all suppliers carry them.

The Chrome & wood slat Luggage Rack runs about $150, from which ever source you get it.

Awesome, perfect information. Just in time for Christmas.

Thank you.

[Y-Blockhead]

Originally Posted by Brianfrench65

So, how can I install a trunk rack, with a rear mounted spare tire?

Brian, You just hang it out back behind the spare... I don't carry chairs but I carry plenty of other Shtuff.

My '30 Briggs Town Sedan


I even have one on my Hubley...



Sorry, been a long day.

[pgerhardt]

Originally Posted by Brianfrench65

So, how can I install a trunk rack, with a rear mounted spare tire?

Like others have stated, you can use extensions so the rack is behind your spare.

[Smog Tech]

I found some folding cloth chairs that fit in the trunk on my Town Sedan at REI. I can fit four if I take everything else out. I think REI is just on the west coast.

[Jwilli]

We have a REI in Kennesaw, Georgia. Far from the west coast.

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Chairs go on the roof.
Bill W.

[Curly]

Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON

Chairs go on the roof.
Bill W.

Then where does your wife ride?

[CarlG]

I just throw them in the back of my PU.

Those folding canvas chairs are way too hard for me to get out of as well.

[Charlie Stephens]

Originally Posted by Brianfrench65

I have a Briggs Town sedan with rear spare tire. I use folding chairs, as I cannot get out of bag chairs. I currently just put them on the rear floor, not when it's just 2 of us, but when carrying 2 passengers....I am wondering what others do, to carry their chairs?

What is a "bag chair"? Are you talking about the chairs you blow up with air of the chairs that collapse and are placed into a bag for storage? If the bag chair you are having problems getting out of is the "blow up" kind try shopping at some sporting goods stores for the chairs that fold up and go into a bag for storage. You should be able to find a running board storage rack that will carry the type of chairs that fold up and go into a bag.

Charlie Stephens

[Marvin/TN]

What about a Model T expandable luggage rack for the running board?

[russcochiolo]

IMG_2196.jpgEd and Curley,
I'm working on my "technologically challenged" disability......hope this works. Russ

[Brianfrench65]

Originally Posted by russcochiolo

Attachment 264872Ed and Curley,
I'm working on my "technologically challenged" disability......hope this works. Russ

Awesome photograph.

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by russcochiolo

Attachment 264872Ed and Curley,
I'm working on my "technologically challenged" disability......hope this works. Russ

I'd love to have that sitting in my yard on my street.....Thanks for the photo.

[1931 flamingo]

I used to have a bag chair, I'm assuming you mean the canvas on metal type (cheap, Walmart) that went on the floor of my tudor. Broke about three getting out, one time ended on the ground and had to be helped up (very embarrassing !). Last Christmas I got a Coleman folding chair that I now carry in the back seat area of my tudor. Very sturdy, about 35$.
Paul in CT

[figment]

I have several sets of extenders and will post information on the Swap.