Where has this forum been? 1931 Ford AA Wrecker
Posted: January 17th, 2020, 7:40 am
Hello Everyone:
I just stumbled across this forum the other day. I know about The Ford Barn and The Hamb and so on but never found this one. This is great!!
I have a 29 Model A Steelback that my family thoroughly enjoys! A few months ago we purchased a 1931 Wrecker that my 6yr old boy is pumped to start working on. A few questions I've had and ideas I would like to see and what a better place to be.
My full intention is to leave this truck in it's everyday clothes and drive and enjoy it.
Tires - the front tires are good but the rear tires need to be replaced. Any thoughts about where to buy, brand, style? Size of tires are 32x6 10ply. I seen Coker has a good looking tire (6.00-20)
Box - I would like to remove the wood with the lettering (it is not growing on me, maybe it will with time) and build a box for it. I work at a manufacturing facility with engineers, plasma tables, press brakes and the tools at my disposal . I would like to see pictures or ideas of what style box was typically used when they outfitted the truck with a crane.
Towing Tools - Excuse my ignorance but what was used to tow vehicles with these? There would need to be something solid vs just hooking on to the vehicle and letting it swing back and forth. What type of apparatus is attached to the vehicle that you lift on with the crane? Where does the apparatus pivot when you turn? Pictures would be greatly appreciated! If anyone has a snatch block and handle to sell I would be interested. I do know a guy who has a handle and is willing to cast me a new one.
Thanks!
I just stumbled across this forum the other day. I know about The Ford Barn and The Hamb and so on but never found this one. This is great!!
I have a 29 Model A Steelback that my family thoroughly enjoys! A few months ago we purchased a 1931 Wrecker that my 6yr old boy is pumped to start working on. A few questions I've had and ideas I would like to see and what a better place to be.
My full intention is to leave this truck in it's everyday clothes and drive and enjoy it.
Tires - the front tires are good but the rear tires need to be replaced. Any thoughts about where to buy, brand, style? Size of tires are 32x6 10ply. I seen Coker has a good looking tire (6.00-20)
Box - I would like to remove the wood with the lettering (it is not growing on me, maybe it will with time) and build a box for it. I work at a manufacturing facility with engineers, plasma tables, press brakes and the tools at my disposal . I would like to see pictures or ideas of what style box was typically used when they outfitted the truck with a crane.
Towing Tools - Excuse my ignorance but what was used to tow vehicles with these? There would need to be something solid vs just hooking on to the vehicle and letting it swing back and forth. What type of apparatus is attached to the vehicle that you lift on with the crane? Where does the apparatus pivot when you turn? Pictures would be greatly appreciated! If anyone has a snatch block and handle to sell I would be interested. I do know a guy who has a handle and is willing to cast me a new one.
Thanks!