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burner31 · 08-01-2016, 10:19 AM

Would a 14 foot open car trailer work good for a '31 fordor?

Tom Wesenberg · 08-01-2016, 10:26 AM

Yes, that would be the smallest you could go. I hope you have a 4 wheeled trailer, and not just 2 wheels.

burner31 · 08-01-2016, 10:39 AM

It's a duel axle, I can get it for a good price.
Just want to confirm it would safely carry my A.

Thanks Tom

katy · 08-01-2016, 10:40 AM

I would suggest that you go for an 18' trailer. You may not need the 18' for the Model A, but if you have the 14', at some point you may wish that it was longer and you'll be kicking yourself.

Mark W. · 08-01-2016, 10:46 AM

You are fine with it - I have a 14' that fits my 26 T and my A like a glove and tracks really nice to boot.

Difference being that nobody wanted a 14' trailer and it cost me less than half of a comparable 18' used at the time ($650 vs. $1800)

I'd love an 18' enclosed, but it's really hard to justify...

captndan · 08-01-2016, 10:48 AM

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I have a 16' tandem. The 31 Tudor just does fit. Wish it was dovetailed.

C26Pinelake · 08-01-2016, 11:11 AM

Check with the local police in your area. In Michigan,n it must be 30 inches from front bumper to front of trailer and 24 inches on rear. Obviously too short for Michigan. Wayne

Bruce · 08-01-2016, 12:10 PM

A rolling chassis will just barely fit on a 10' open trailer. That's with the front bumper handing over the front bulkhead and the rear tires tied down at the very edge of the deck. I know this because ... well, I'm ashamed to admit how I know.

SeaSlugs · 08-01-2016, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruce

A rolling chassis will just barely fit on a 10' open trailer. That's with the front bumper handing over the front bulkhead and the rear tires tied down at the very edge of the deck. I know this because ... well, I'm ashamed to admit how I know.

A 131" AA frame will fit on a 14ft aluminum boat trailer hanging off the ends a bit for anyone who wanted to know

cheap and easy way to transport to the sandblasters

trulyvintage · 08-01-2016, 12:35 PM

You can't just consider the size of the trailer.

Look at the manufacturer sticker to see what the GVWR is
and what the actual cargo weight rating is.

If there is no sticker - look at the axles.

Most trailers that size have 3500 pound axles.

You need to deduct the empty trailer weight from the axle(s)
rating to determine payload capacity.

Always have a use trailer inspected by a competent & qualified
trailer repar facility.

You could have flattened axles - frame cracks - bad wheel bearings
and other issues ...

Jim

burner31 · 08-01-2016, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katy

I would suggest that you go for an 18' trailer. You may not need the 18' for the Model A, but if you have the 14', at some point you may wish that it was longer and you'll be kicking yourself.

Katy:
I believe you have a strong and valid point, although a 14 footer would work with my A (2475 lbs), I don't think it would quite carry my '57 Chevy (3350 lbs) if needed.
I don't need two trailers when getting one of a proper size would take care of all my needs.
I also hate kicking myself

It's always good to know that a 14 footer will carry a Model A.

Thanks all

ronn · 08-01-2016, 12:48 PM

if the price is right, buy the 14

you can always sell it and trade up.

burner31 · 08-01-2016, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ronn

if the price is right, buy the 14

you can always sell it and trade up.

It's $700, don't know if I want to go through the hassle.

Tom Wesenberg · 08-01-2016, 05:29 PM

Can't loose at only $700, unless it's really a mess.

C26Pinelake · 08-01-2016, 06:12 PM

For $700 you can haul firewood or garbage to the dump. Don't sweat $700 dollars. Wayne

burner31 · 08-10-2016, 12:54 PM

Just a follow up:

Got me a 20 foot trailer, dual axle, winch, tool box, built in ramps, tows like a dream - $1200

C26Pinelake · 08-10-2016, 02:02 PM

At 1200 it must need something of you bought it in the middle of the night. Please post a picture. Wayne

asapguy · 08-10-2016, 02:11 PM

I now have an 18ft tilt bed trailer with a wench, but moved two Model A's, a 1911 EMF & a 37 Chevy from So. Calif. to Wa. State 39 yrs. ago with a trailer that had two 12ft steel runners & was classified as a 12ft trailer. 12Ft is 144", the WB on a Model A 103" & 155" overall lenth. There was very little overhang in the rear. It was a double axle with brakes. It towed so nice didn't even know it was back there. I brought several other Model A's home & trailered to several meets with that trailer. I sold it to a guy who was using it for his Model A for $600.

SeaSlugs · 08-10-2016, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asapguy

I now have an 18ft tilt bed trailer with a wench, but moved two Model A's, a 1911 EMF & a 37 Chevy from So. Calif. to Wa. State 39 yrs. ago with a trailer that had two 12ft steel runners & was classified as a 12ft trailer. 12Ft is 144", the WB on a Model A 103" & 155" overall lenth. There was very little overhang in the rear. It was a double axle with brakes. It towed so nice didn't even know it was back there. I brought several other Model A's home & trailered to several meets with that trailer. I sold it to a guy who was using it for his Model A for $600.

How do you like the tilt beds vs standard flatbed when hauling cars vs other things?

kenparker · 08-10-2016, 02:59 PM

I have a 16' open car hauler that has carried my 31 Coupe, '28 Pickup and speedster all over the south and southwest. They all fit just fine. In fact I am preparing to cut my 16' down to 13 ' in order to lowere weight slightly. with my new truck every ounce will help.

The '28 pickup from front bumper to rear bumper (yes, my '28 PU has a rear bumper of sorts) is 13' 2". 'le Coupe measures 12' 10". A fordor may be an inch or two longer. Anybody that cannot fit that length on a open carhauler has no business pulling any kind of trailer.

Oh! the trailer is a twin 3500 lb axel (7000 total) with wood deck. Rear axel has electric brake. Wheel dia is 15".

08-01-2016, 10:19 AM	#1
burner31 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Shawnee, Ok Posts: 3,471	Car trailer size Would a 14 foot open car trailer work good for a '31 fordor? __________________ Keith Shawnee OK '31 SW 160-B

08-01-2016, 10:26 AM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Car trailer size Yes, that would be the smallest you could go. I hope you have a 4 wheeled trailer, and not just 2 wheels.

08-01-2016, 10:39 AM	#3
burner31 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Shawnee, Ok Posts: 3,471	Re: Car trailer size It's a duel axle, I can get it for a good price. Just want to confirm it would safely carry my A. Thanks Tom __________________ Keith Shawnee OK '31 SW 160-B

08-01-2016, 10:40 AM	#4
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,046	Re: Car trailer size I would suggest that you go for an 18' trailer. You may not need the 18' for the Model A, but if you have the 14', at some point you may wish that it was longer and you'll be kicking yourself. __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!

08-01-2016, 10:46 AM	#5
Mark W. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Maine Posts: 342	Re: Car trailer size You are fine with it - I have a 14' that fits my 26 T and my A like a glove and tracks really nice to boot. Difference being that nobody wanted a 14' trailer and it cost me less than half of a comparable 18' used at the time ($650 vs. $1800) I'd love an 18' enclosed, but it's really hard to justify...

08-01-2016, 10:48 AM	#6
captndan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Tennessee Posts: 714	Re: Car trailer size Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have a 16' tandem. The 31 Tudor just does fit. Wish it was dovetailed.

08-01-2016, 11:11 AM	#7
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Car trailer size Check with the local police in your area. In Michigan,n it must be 30 inches from front bumper to front of trailer and 24 inches on rear. Obviously too short for Michigan. Wayne

08-01-2016, 12:10 PM	#8
Bruce Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 489	Re: Car trailer size A rolling chassis will just barely fit on a 10' open trailer. That's with the front bumper handing over the front bulkhead and the rear tires tied down at the very edge of the deck. I know this because ... well, I'm ashamed to admit how I know.

08-01-2016, 12:35 PM	#10
trulyvintage Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Direct Enclosed Transport Since 2006 Posts: 4,164	Re: Car trailer size You can't just consider the size of the trailer. Look at the manufacturer sticker to see what the GVWR is and what the actual cargo weight rating is. If there is no sticker - look at the axles. Most trailers that size have 3500 pound axles. You need to deduct the empty trailer weight from the axle(s) rating to determine payload capacity. Always have a use trailer inspected by a competent & qualified trailer repar facility. You could have flattened axles - frame cracks - bad wheel bearings and other issues ... Jim __________________ Click Here To See Where I Am Today What My Actual Customers Say Click Here Click Here To See Vehicles I Have Hauled

08-01-2016, 12:48 PM	#12
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,796	Re: Car trailer size if the price is right, buy the 14 you can always sell it and trade up.

08-01-2016, 05:29 PM	#14
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Car trailer size Can't loose at only $700, unless it's really a mess.

08-01-2016, 06:12 PM	#15
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Car trailer size For $700 you can haul firewood or garbage to the dump. Don't sweat $700 dollars. Wayne Last edited by C26Pinelake; 08-10-2016 at 02:00 PM.

08-10-2016, 12:54 PM	#16
burner31 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Shawnee, Ok Posts: 3,471	Re: Car trailer size Just a follow up: Got me a 20 foot trailer, dual axle, winch, tool box, built in ramps, tows like a dream - $1200 __________________ Keith Shawnee OK '31 SW 160-B

08-10-2016, 02:02 PM	#17
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Car trailer size At 1200 it must need something of you bought it in the middle of the night. Please post a picture. Wayne

08-10-2016, 02:11 PM	#18
asapguy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Snohomish Wa. Posts: 389	Re: Car trailer size I now have an 18ft tilt bed trailer with a wench, but moved two Model A's, a 1911 EMF & a 37 Chevy from So. Calif. to Wa. State 39 yrs. ago with a trailer that had two 12ft steel runners & was classified as a 12ft trailer. 12Ft is 144", the WB on a Model A 103" & 155" overall lenth. There was very little overhang in the rear. It was a double axle with brakes. It towed so nice didn't even know it was back there. I brought several other Model A's home & trailered to several meets with that trailer. I sold it to a guy who was using it for his Model A for $600.

08-10-2016, 02:59 PM	#20
kenparker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Van, Texas Posts: 1,122	Re: Car trailer size I have a 16' open car hauler that has carried my 31 Coupe, '28 Pickup and speedster all over the south and southwest. They all fit just fine. In fact I am preparing to cut my 16' down to 13 ' in order to lowere weight slightly. with my new truck every ounce will help. The '28 pickup from front bumper to rear bumper (yes, my '28 PU has a rear bumper of sorts) is 13' 2". 'le Coupe measures 12' 10". A fordor may be an inch or two longer. Anybody that cannot fit that length on a open carhauler has no business pulling any kind of trailer. Oh! the trailer is a twin 3500 lb axel (7000 total) with wood deck. Rear axel has electric brake. Wheel dia is 15".