1930 AA with turntable side dump - pictures added

[Mishfarms]

I hope this is the right site to get some information on our old AA. My dad has had the truck since the 1960's and it has always been stored in a barn or shed. The truck does run, but we haven't started it in about 5 years.

We had a conversation the other day about the future of the truck, so I told my dad I would try to find out a little more info if possible. What I think makes the truck unique is the turntable or swivel dump bed. The bed turns 90 degrees and dumps to the side of the truck. The bed has rusted away, but turntable is still intact and mechanically sound. In my brief internet search, I can't find a picture or any information on that type of dumping system.

This is my first time on this site and I hope some experts can shed some light about our old truck.

Thanks,
Dave

[TomH]

Welcome Dave, you came to the right place. Your truck sounds like it could have been used to dump stone in a trench, as in pipeline or highway construction. Pictures would be great.

Tom H

[flatford39]

Is this what you have??? It's the one on the right.

I found this picture in A.G. McMillan's "Model a/AA Truck Owner"

Tom

[Mishfarms]

Well I guess this is the right site for information because that is the exact dump body. It does have a tag from Lawrence Bruder still on it. I'll try to post some pictures in the next few days. Do you think that dump system adds some value to the truck?

-Dave

[flatford39]

The one in the book is the only one I have ever seen. I am sure others will chime in over the next few days. Where are you located??

[Mishfarms]

Western PA

[fordman88]

That is so cool!! i love that green book and all the neat ideas and attachments they had back then! that dump bed was one of my favorites and would love to see some real pictures of it.

[Brady]

Seems like those boxes would be ideal for coal deliveries as well. Thanks for
posting the illustration. Have a great new year

[gunmetal]

Please send me all the pics you have of the truck. I will look through all my pictures and see if I have any. My e-mail address is terry_rose2002@yahoo.com My avator is my truck need pics of any kind of my 1929 AA it is now in pieces. good luck with the truck.

[Mishfarms]

Here are the pictures of the truck:

[Mishfarms]

Three more:

[flatford39]

Nice looking cab you have there. Dpesn't appear to have gotten to beat up by the dump mechanism.

Thank you for the photos.

[Mishfarms]

Thanks flatford39 for finding the picture in your book. My dad was pretty excited when I showed it to him.

[elfox]

Very cool truck. I doubt there are many like it!

[flatford39]

Thanks flatford39 for finding the picture in your book. My dad was pretty excited when I showed it to him.

You can find very nice used versions of that book on Ebay at times. I paid under $10.00 for my copy. It is a really good reference book for all the accessories and more.