Wanted: 1930-1931 AA dump truck

[colemantrucks]

I'm looking for a 1930 or 1931 Ford AA 131" wheelbase dual wheel dump truck with a gravel type dump box.

Either hand crank or hydraulic dump mechanism, Galion or Wood (Garwood) brand as specified by factory option.

Must be in running condition. I'm looking for one that is complete but needs tinkering.

Email cat8c20@msn.com.

Thanks for looking!

[AATRUCKMAN]

HELLO,
I THOUGHT YOU MIGHT LIKE TO SEE MY TRUCK. I HAVEN'T REALLY THOUGHT MUCH ABOUT SELLING IT BUT TIMES ARE GETTING HARDER IN THE HANDYMAN FIELD. IF PUSH COMES TO SHOVE I MIGHT HAVE TO SELL IT, THOUGH I SAID I NEVER WOULD. IF YOU GO TO THE SECOND PAGE OF ENTRIES ON THIS FORUM..LOOK FOR THE ONE FROM AATRUCKMAN THAT WAS DATED WED. MARCH 26 2008. THERE YOU WILL FIRST SEE MY LIVESTOCK TRUCK AND NEXT WILL BE MY DUMP TRUCK. IT HAS THE ORIGINAL GARWOOD METAL BED (looks like the big tandems of today but much smaller) AND IT HAS THE FULL WORKING GARWOOD PTO AND HYDRAULICS. A SUPER RARE FIND IF I DO SAY SO MYSELF. TO THIS DAY I HAVE NOT SEEN ONE LIKE IT OR EVEN CLOSE. IT HAS ALL HANDLES/ LEVERS , MINI-DRIVE SHAFTS AND THE WORKS. I ALSO HAVE ACQUIRED A OVER/ UNDER DRIVE UNIT OF WHICH I AM STILL SEARCHING FOR THE FOOT PEDALS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE I COULD SEND YOU A COPY OF A CD WITH PICTURES PROVIDED YOU PAY THE POSTAGE ON IT. I LIKE THIS FORUM AND THINK WE SHOULD ALL HELP ONE ANOTHER WHEN POSSIBLE. I SAY "LET'S KEEP THESE OLD BEAUTIES ALIVE AND ORIGINAL". I WILL HAVE TO GET THE POSTAGE AMOUNT FOR YOU SO LET ME KNOW. YOU CAN EMAIL ME AT: AMHANDYMAN@BELLSOUTH.NET. I GET A LOT OF JUNK MAIL SO IN THE SUBJECT LINE PUT "DUMP TRUCK" SO I KNOW NOT TO DELETE IT.
THE DUMP TRUCK IS "CAB OFF" RIGHT NOW. I WAS ABOUT TO START WORKING ON IT BUT MY SON STARTED COLLEGE AND THE ECONOMY SLOWED DOWN SO I'M PUTTING IT ON HOLD. ANYWAY IT GIVES ME TIME TO ACQUIRE SOME BETTER PARTS, THOUGH THE ONES IT CAME WITH ARE O.K.
LET ME KNOW IF I CAN HELP... AND SEND ME SOME PICTURES OF WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE IN TRUCKS. ONE OF MY FIRST REQUESTS ON THIS FORUM WAS FOR PICTURES OF TRUCKS SO WE COULD HAVE A SORT OF RECORD OF THE DIFFERENT BODY STYLES THERE WERE. IF YOU LOOK JUST BEFORE THE MARCH 26 ENTRY YOU WILL FIND IT.

HAVE A BLESSED DAY...GARRY

[colemantrucks]

AATRUCKMAN,

Thanks for the offer, but I'm looking for a running truck.

I think I recognize your truck. Did you buy it out of an ad in Vintage Truck Magazine?

[AATRUCKMAN]

HELLO FROM ATLANTA!!!! NO, I DIDN'T. I FOUND IT ON THE INTERNET BY ACCIDENT WHILE LOOKING FOR OTHER MODEL A TRUCK STUFF. THIS ONE IS COMPLETE AND THE HYDRAULICS WORK FINE BUT LEAK A BIT AT THE SEALS WHEN ALL THE WAY UP. I HAVE A HYDRAULIC COMPANY CLOSE BY THAT I WILL PROBABLY GET TO FIX IT. IT HAS THE GAR-WOOD BOX, PTO, AND ALL LEVERS. GOOD LUCK IN YOUR SEARCH. I DON'T CHECK THE FORUM LIKE I USED TO BUT IF YOU WANT TO CONTACT ME BY EMAIL, MINE IS AMHANDYMAN@BELLSOUTH.NET . HAVE A GREAT DAY.

[colemantrucks]

I found a nice truck that is in good shape, but missing the dump box.

A lot of people on this site helped me in my truck search. Thanks everyone!

My next step is to try to find a dump box that will fit. Any leads will be appreciated.

[Hardhatz]

I will be having a dump bed with hydraulics & PTO to sell later. Not yet though...

[colemantrucks]

I located an 1931 AA chassis with a fairly straight dump box and six good wheels. I plan on putting this box on the other truck I bought. When I'm done I should have some good 1930 wheels and a 1931 frame with axles if anyone is in need of them.