The Ford Barn

Bruce Adams · 08-06-2017, 03:49 PM

Here's my 16 footer. I put a driveway snow marker at where I aim the car when loading. It has a HF Storage box and I added 4X4s to prevent driving off.

Bill's Auto Works · 08-06-2017, 04:19 PM

Hearing some of these horror stories posted is one of the many reasons I don't loan out either one of mine (They can be seen in my post on page 2) I have way too much money in mine to loan them out & besides it is my business...People don't even ask anymore, I don't even like it when they are dirty!

Curly · 09-10-2017, 08:49 PM

I wanted to follow up on my post. i think the suggestions given were sound. I did go with a 20 foot enclosed. I upgraded to torsion axles and more interior height. I also upgraded the flooring to a synthetic floor so I can easily wipe up oil spots. I think it will serve our needs well. I appreciate the help.

Curly · 09-10-2017, 08:51 PM

Well that picture pointing the wrong direction is frustrating...

Y-Blockhead · 09-10-2017, 11:22 PM

I like it!!! Very nice... Thanks for the update.

Bill's Auto Works · 09-11-2017, 07:21 AM

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Looks Great Curly!

You will be very glad you upgraded to the tor-flex style suspension. They ride so much better than leaf springs & you NEVER have to fix them..Unless of course you plan on putting more than 1 million miles on your trailer. I wore mine out & replaced both axles after 1.1 million miles!

Bill Squires(owner)
Bill's Auto Works

old31 · 09-20-2017, 11:00 AM

Do you think an open 14' trailer would be large enough for a 31 roadster?

I have located a good used one with brakes, and ramps. I like the idea of it not having much weight.

SeaSlugs · 09-20-2017, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old31

Do you think an open 14' trailer would be large enough for a 31 roadster?

I have located a good used one with brakes, and ramps. I like the idea of it not having much weight.

what do you have to tow it with? id go a min 16'...

Keith True · 09-20-2017, 12:11 PM

14 foot is plenty to haul an A.Wheelbase on an A is 103,a 14 foot trailer is 168.Room to spare.I have an early 60's John Deere 14 foot tagalong trailer that I have hauled dozens of A's on.In the late 70's-early 80's we hauled a couple back and forth from Florida.

Curly · 09-20-2017, 02:52 PM

Silly question-- are all A's the same length?

Tom Wesenberg · 09-20-2017, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Curly

Silly question-- are all A's the same length?

They are the same wheel base, and the overall body length is usually within a foot or so.
I agree with Keith that 14' will be plenty long enough.

FRANK PKNY · 09-20-2017, 04:02 PM

I have an enclosed trailer 31 foot. we also use it to camp in. we have tool box and cabinets, as long as your tow vehicle can handle it. Go with the biggest you can afford. There is no such thing as too much room. JMHO

Brian LI · 09-26-2017, 08:46 AM

Some nice trailers and ideas on this thread.

Had to share what we use to drag our A's and other vehicles around.

08-06-2017, 04:19 PM	#62
Bill's Auto Works Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Northern Ohio Posts: 595	Re: Car trailer size-- 16 foot or 18 foot? Hearing some of these horror stories posted is one of the many reasons I don't loan out either one of mine (They can be seen in my post on page 2) I have way too much money in mine to loan them out & besides it is my business...People don't even ask anymore, I don't even like it when they are dirty! __________________ Your QUALITY Ford Barn Transporter- Open or Enclosed. Bill's Auto Works Est. 1983 & Still Going Strong! 1955 Chevy Altered W.B. Gasser 1955 Nash Amb. Cust. Lemans 1957 Pontiac Chieftain 2 DR HT 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix 2 DR HT 1966 Pontiac Catalina Conv 1966 AMC Ambassador DPL 2 DR HT 1966 AMC Ambassador Cust 2DR HT 1967 AMC Marlin 1967 Toronado 1973 Chevy Nova Full Chassis Car 1992 Jag XJS Conv 1992 Jag XJS 2 DR Coupe 2007 Cadillac XLR-V Supercharged Roadster

09-10-2017, 08:51 PM	#64
Curly Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Alaska Posts: 94	Re: Car trailer size-- 16 foot or 18 foot? Well that picture pointing the wrong direction is frustrating...

09-10-2017, 11:22 PM	#65
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,849	Re: Car trailer size-- 16 foot or 18 foot? I like it!!! Very nice... Thanks for the update. Last edited by Y-Blockhead; 09-10-2017 at 11:28 PM.

09-11-2017, 07:21 AM	#66
Bill's Auto Works Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Northern Ohio Posts: 595	Re: Car trailer size-- 16 foot or 18 foot? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Looks Great Curly! You will be very glad you upgraded to the tor-flex style suspension. They ride so much better than leaf springs & you NEVER have to fix them..Unless of course you plan on putting more than 1 million miles on your trailer. I wore mine out & replaced both axles after 1.1 million miles! Bill Squires(owner) Bill's Auto Works __________________ Your QUALITY Ford Barn Transporter- Open or Enclosed. Bill's Auto Works Est. 1983 & Still Going Strong! 1955 Chevy Altered W.B. Gasser 1955 Nash Amb. Cust. Lemans 1957 Pontiac Chieftain 2 DR HT 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix 2 DR HT 1966 Pontiac Catalina Conv 1966 AMC Ambassador DPL 2 DR HT 1966 AMC Ambassador Cust 2DR HT 1967 AMC Marlin 1967 Toronado 1973 Chevy Nova Full Chassis Car 1992 Jag XJS Conv 1992 Jag XJS 2 DR Coupe 2007 Cadillac XLR-V Supercharged Roadster

09-20-2017, 11:00 AM	#67
old31 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 2,101	Re: Car trailer size-- 16 foot or 18 foot? Do you think an open 14' trailer would be large enough for a 31 roadster? I have located a good used one with brakes, and ramps. I like the idea of it not having much weight.

09-20-2017, 12:11 PM	#69
Keith True Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Epping N.H. Posts: 2,989	Re: Car trailer size-- 16 foot or 18 foot? 14 foot is plenty to haul an A.Wheelbase on an A is 103,a 14 foot trailer is 168.Room to spare.I have an early 60's John Deere 14 foot tagalong trailer that I have hauled dozens of A's on.In the late 70's-early 80's we hauled a couple back and forth from Florida.

09-20-2017, 02:52 PM	#70
Curly Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Alaska Posts: 94	Re: Car trailer size-- 16 foot or 18 foot? Silly question-- are all A's the same length?

09-20-2017, 04:02 PM	#72
FRANK PKNY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: POUGHKEEPSIE NY 12601 Posts: 1,016	Re: Car trailer size-- 16 foot or 18 foot? I have an enclosed trailer 31 foot. we also use it to camp in. we have tool box and cabinets, as long as your tow vehicle can handle it. Go with the biggest you can afford. There is no such thing as too much room. JMHO __________________ [email protected]