The Ford Barn

FL&WVMIKE · 04-21-2012, 02:52 PM

I was given this rough Potter trunk, years ago. I was told it was for a 1934 Ford.
Now, did not the 1934 Ford Potter trunks have a cut-out indentation for the gas filler ?
Perhaps Potter made trunks for many other cars.
What do you think ?

MIKE

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David J · 04-21-2012, 06:50 PM

Hey Mikey , This is bout allz weez noze bout Potter trunks . Kinda looks different to me .

CC33 · 04-21-2012, 07:27 PM

Not a 33-34 Ford model Potter trunk. I believe Potter made trunks for Chevrolet as well.

Ray Parson · 04-22-2012, 07:19 AM

with a big enuff hamer and a hot enuff torch any thing will fit any thing. tisk tisk

FL&WVMIKE · 04-22-2012, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David J

Hey Mikey , This is bout allz weez noze bout Potter trunks . Kinda looks different to me .

David J. .....................
Thanks for the photo.
I was not aware that POTTER made trunks for other makes of cars. I could not figure out this trunk. Perhaps it is for a Chevrolet, as CC33 stated.
MIKE

fordman · 04-24-2012, 06:49 PM

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Does that trunk have a plywood bottom?

I have one someone gave me and I don't know what it is.

fordman

CC33 · 04-24-2012, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fordman

Does that trunk have a plywood bottom?

I have one someone gave me and I don't know what it is.

fordman

Send me some pictures. I have been looking for one to add to my sedan. Send me a PM.

fordman · 04-25-2012, 05:21 PM

CC33,

I should be able to take pictures in a couple of days.

fordman

lee34 · 04-25-2012, 08:35 PM

Your trunk may be a trunk that was made to go on top of a luggage rack.There was several different manufactures for the trunks.In 1934 the Potter trunk was was the only one authorized by Ford.Later models of Ford had the trunks built on as part of the body .(Hump back).I think Potter went bankrupt 1937 . I have a Potter trunk that fits the contour of the 34 sedan as the photo of David J. shows.The trunk mounts to the spreader bar using the holes the spare tire mount used.The spare mount now mounts to the trunk mount also.No bolts are used to mount trunk to body .I have an ad stating no holes to drill .All Potter trunks hard to find Lee34

04-21-2012, 07:27 PM	#3
CC33 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 465	Re: Who Knows Potter Trunks ? Not a 33-34 Ford model Potter trunk. I believe Potter made trunks for Chevrolet as well.

04-22-2012, 07:19 AM	#4
Ray Parson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Flint MI Posts: 689	Re: Who Knows Potter Trunks ? with a big enuff hamer and a hot enuff torch any thing will fit any thing. tisk tisk

04-24-2012, 06:49 PM	#6
fordman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Levelland, Tx Posts: 418	Re: Who Knows Potter Trunks ? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Does that trunk have a plywood bottom? I have one someone gave me and I don't know what it is. fordman

04-25-2012, 05:21 PM	#8
fordman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Levelland, Tx Posts: 418	Re: Who Knows Potter Trunks ? CC33, I should be able to take pictures in a couple of days. fordman

04-25-2012, 08:35 PM	#9
lee34 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 127	Re: Who Knows Potter Trunks ? Your trunk may be a trunk that was made to go on top of a luggage rack.There was several different manufactures for the trunks.In 1934 the Potter trunk was was the only one authorized by Ford.Later models of Ford had the trunks built on as part of the body .(Hump back).I think Potter went bankrupt 1937 . I have a Potter trunk that fits the contour of the 34 sedan as the photo of David J. shows.The trunk mounts to the spreader bar using the holes the spare tire mount used.The spare mount now mounts to the trunk mount also.No bolts are used to mount trunk to body .I have an ad stating no holes to drill .All Potter trunks hard to find Lee34