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06-18-2017, 09:47 PM | #1 |
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Trailering Model A's
What is the opinions on long distance transport of a 31 Sport Coupe on an open trailer. Facing front? Facing rear? Any advice on taking care of the canvas top?
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06-18-2017, 11:09 PM | #2 |
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Re: Trailering Model A's
I like to drive mine on the trailer, so it is facing forward.
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06-19-2017, 02:20 AM | #3 |
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Why facing rear ??
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06-19-2017, 03:32 AM | #4 |
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Re: Trailering Model A's
Mine faces forward and I have found I require weight forward to reduce fishtailing while driving on highways.
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06-19-2017, 04:19 AM | #5 |
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Re: Trailering Model A's
Engine weight of your coupe should be forward of the trailer axle group for better tracking.
Depending on how far you are going and the profile of your tow vehicle, the wind will likely buffet the canvas top. Rigging a 1/4" piece of plywood should protect it. Add sheet foam/sponge material between plywood and canvas to prevent chafing. Use several straps to the running boards to hold the plywood in place.
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06-19-2017, 06:35 AM | #7 |
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Re: Trailering Model A's
I always face the car forward. For long distance, I suggest a piece of cardboard over the windshield, and a piece of cardboard over the radiator, to protect from small stones thrown up by trucks. Tie it down by the axels, not the body or frame.
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06-19-2017, 07:07 AM | #8 |
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Facing forward, and I agree with Bill, cover the radiator and windshield with cardboard or a folded tarp. I've trailered my Roadster many times and have yet to have a problem with my top, but it's in pretty good shape. I did meet a fellow Model Aer on the 2013 MAFCA Annual Tour whose top fell apart while trailering, so it can be an issue.
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06-19-2017, 09:14 AM | #10 |
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Re: Trailering Model A's
When I do trailer my As I try to keep the speed down, and often stay off the interstates. I do not want to trust the roof, visor etc to 70+ MPH winds. On one occasion that I didn't have a choice, I placed a good quality car cover over the coupe with a soft blanket under it and some cardboard over the roof and strapped it down tight to the car, not the trailer. This way I didn't have the suspension, while the car was bouncing on the trailer, moving the cover over the paint etc. Worked very good.
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06-19-2017, 09:22 AM | #12 |
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Towed our roadster front facing with the top down. Traveling at 100km+can cause a lot of strain on the old tops. Cardboard on the Rad and Windshield is a good idea
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06-19-2017, 01:05 PM | #14 |
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My wife just suggested that I put stretch wrap over the top... sounds like it may work as extra insurance..
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We wrapped the cab with plastic shipping wrap and then tape over the top of the wrap to hold it in place. Covered the headlights too..
Borrowed the hitch mount mud flap bar from my neighbor....we tried to stay at about 60 mph..
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06-19-2017, 01:41 PM | #16 |
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My 1931 Sport Coupe was delivered me on a trailer facing forward to ensure the correct weight distribution. After a journey of over 500 miles it arrived in perfect condition save for a few too many flies on the leading edges.
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06-19-2017, 08:59 PM | #18 |
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Have the A pull the trailer with some fancy pretty car on it...the A will be very happy! Work horses these old A's are.
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06-19-2017, 09:17 PM | #19 |
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This is a 20' aluminum tilt trailer. Plenty of room for a tool box. There's a winch with a remote control inside the tool box. Packed up a ready to go to Lincoln for the Speedster Reunion.
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A guy in our club bought a used Mobility van, made the rear a large door, so he can now haul his Model A inside. Once unloaded he can sleep inside the van. Looks like a nice outfit, and easy to park.
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