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Roxo · 03-06-2023, 02:35 PM

Yes I agree with you both. I have zero plans to use it at all, I'ts just for show.I have seen videos of Model AA's towing with weaver cranes but I don't recall seeing a model A towing anything.
I'm just trying to figure out how to mount it so it don't fall off during normal driving. I think they look good just not practical. Just my opinion.
Dale

abachman3 · 03-06-2023, 05:17 PM

I look at it this way, if I have a sedan, and have two of my pals, each weighing 250 pounds or so, and they are in the back seat, isn't that what we are discussing? Wait, I see this frequently!

Roxo · 03-06-2023, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by abachman3

I look at it this way, if I have a sedan, and have two of my pals, each weighing 250 pounds or so, and they are in the back seat, isn't that what we are discussing? Wait, I see this frequently!

Pretty much so.
I just had two buddy's jump in the back of the truck bed today. They are over 200 lb's each. Truck did good for a 8 leaf spring. I believe it will be just fine with a ten leaf.

nkaminar · 03-06-2023, 06:59 PM

Brokenvette,

Is the steering light on your pickup? Do you have any handling issues?

Jim Brierley,

Same question to you.

Roxo · 03-06-2023, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by nkaminar

Brokenvette,

Is the steering light on your pickup? Do you have any handling issues?

Jim Brierley,

Same question to you.

That Is the part of my worry. The motor is out for a rebuild. So just getting to, setting it up for the crane. I also have a old cast iron winch that will go up front. That is around 60 lb's or more. That might help a bit holding down the front end.
If it don't drive safely, I will take it off faster than it went on.

mcgarrett · 03-06-2023, 09:14 PM

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Please keep in mind the weight bias of the crane boom overhang and height in relation to the rear axle which is well forward of the center of the bed - not good weight distribution. There's a lot of heavy metal hanging out back there applying leverage forces that little truck was never intended to handle, and the big question is how much weight IS hanging out behind the rear axle and how is it going to affect overall handling? Going down the road slowly, in a straight line is about all you can safely hope for even with strong, perfectly adjusted mechanical brakes. Then there's the issue of could you stop that thing quickly and safely if you HAD to? I see trouble brewing, but your call.

I would hold out for an AA truck to mount it on which is what it was designed for in the first place.

Brokenvette · 03-07-2023, 10:25 AM

Those pictures I posted were taken at Hershey 2022. There also was a AA dump truck. I am restoring a oc 31 pickup right now. Talked to the guy who owned it. Trailer queen for shows.

Roxo · 03-07-2023, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Brokenvette

Those pictures I posted were taken at Hershey 2022. There also was a AA dump truck. I am restoring a oc 31 pickup right now. Talked to the guy who owned it. Trailer queen for shows.

I don't doubt that!
I'm sure there would be many issues when driving it. I believe the crane would have to be put on for shows only. Turn to fast and you might be on your side. brakes would have to be top notch. Front end could be to light. The list goes on. Sounding less realistic the more I think about it. LOL! But I don't give up so easy.

Doug Linden · 03-07-2023, 05:02 PM

Looks like the AA sure has the capacity to tow a Model A Coupe.

Brokenvette · 03-08-2023, 10:14 AM

I think the above weight of that coupe would put the little trucks front wheels in the air. Engine,trans and front end, a lot of weight.

RoadsterJohn · 03-10-2023, 07:44 AM

The AA dump truck in Hershey was in Morgantown, PA. for the MARC National Meet. If memory serves me right, it won a Henry Award (highest award possible), so I would say it's going to be a "trailer queen" for a little bit.

I'd be really hesitant to put a crane in a Model A truck even just for looks. If you replaced the bed with the crane, maybe. AA would be your best answer. We need more of those on the road anyways.

Brokenvette · 03-10-2023, 10:09 AM

AA Roadster Dump.

Roxo · 03-10-2023, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by RoadsterJohn

The AA dump truck in Hershey was in Morgantown, PA. for the MARC National Meet. If memory serves me right, it won a Henry Award (highest award possible), so I would say it's going to be a "trailer queen" for a little bit.

I'd be really hesitant to put a crane in a Model A truck even just for looks. If you replaced the bed with the crane, maybe. AA would be your best answer. We need more of those on the road anyways.

I looked for a AA but had no luck at the time. I agree the A model is to light for this crane. So I'm rethinking this whole project.

03-06-2023, 02:35 PM	#21
Roxo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Kankakee, Illinois Posts: 225	Re: Load capacity ? Yes I agree with you both. I have zero plans to use it at all, I'ts just for show.I have seen videos of Model AA's towing with weaver cranes but I don't recall seeing a model A towing anything. I'm just trying to figure out how to mount it so it don't fall off during normal driving. I think they look good just not practical. Just my opinion. Dale

03-06-2023, 05:17 PM	#22
abachman3 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Western Springs, IL Posts: 324	Re: Load capacity ? I look at it this way, if I have a sedan, and have two of my pals, each weighing 250 pounds or so, and they are in the back seat, isn't that what we are discussing? Wait, I see this frequently!

03-06-2023, 06:59 PM	#24
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,897	Re: Load capacity ? Brokenvette, Is the steering light on your pickup? Do you have any handling issues? Jim Brierley, Same question to you. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

03-06-2023, 09:14 PM	#26
mcgarrett Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Waxahachie, Texas Posts: 949	Re: Load capacity ? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Please keep in mind the weight bias of the crane boom overhang and height in relation to the rear axle which is well forward of the center of the bed - not good weight distribution. There's a lot of heavy metal hanging out back there applying leverage forces that little truck was never intended to handle, and the big question is how much weight IS hanging out behind the rear axle and how is it going to affect overall handling? Going down the road slowly, in a straight line is about all you can safely hope for even with strong, perfectly adjusted mechanical brakes. Then there's the issue of could you stop that thing quickly and safely if you HAD to? I see trouble brewing, but your call. I would hold out for an AA truck to mount it on which is what it was designed for in the first place.

03-07-2023, 10:25 AM	#27
Brokenvette Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: South Alabama Posts: 78	Re: Load capacity ? Those pictures I posted were taken at Hershey 2022. There also was a AA dump truck. I am restoring a oc 31 pickup right now. Talked to the guy who owned it. Trailer queen for shows.

03-08-2023, 10:14 AM	#30
Brokenvette Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: South Alabama Posts: 78	Re: Load capacity ? I think the above weight of that coupe would put the little trucks front wheels in the air. Engine,trans and front end, a lot of weight.

03-10-2023, 07:44 AM	#31
RoadsterJohn Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: MI Posts: 17	Re: Load capacity ? The AA dump truck in Hershey was in Morgantown, PA. for the MARC National Meet. If memory serves me right, it won a Henry Award (highest award possible), so I would say it's going to be a "trailer queen" for a little bit. I'd be really hesitant to put a crane in a Model A truck even just for looks. If you replaced the bed with the crane, maybe. AA would be your best answer. We need more of those on the road anyways.