auburnseeker Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 I don't think i have ever seen one this long with a Pickup bed on it. It's over on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/1931-Ford-Model-A-/132233691724?hash=item1ec9be024c:g:KyEAAOSwPWRZSXAL&vxp=mtr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpage Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 (edited) Wow, would I like to find an express like that. Saw one of these at Hershey many years ago parked in the field lot above the airport across form the now Turkey Hill. Never saw another. Edited June 24, 2017 by jpage (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 It appears yo be a purpose built truck, but what purpose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cahartley Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Delivering ladders.......lots and LOTS of ladders....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpage Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 157 in. wheelbase was Ford's long wheelbase for their trucks. Bed looks like a factory express box. These trucks were probably special order as were many body styles of the period. Most express trucks are found on the standard wheelbase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoneyPit Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 I would guess that this was for hauling very light cargo, hay is my first thought, cotton is another as is tobacco and many other farm products. I agree that this is a rather unique vehicle! Thanks for sharing it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Just the other day I responded to an Ebay ad asking for more detail. I now see that Ebay wants you to go to another link to see complete details. Threw me off a bit. Even the complete details doesn't list the length of the box. I think the first pic is deceiving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 (edited) I guess this one is longer again? - http://justacarguy.blogspot.co.nz/2017/06/hauling-race-car-with-period-correct-rig.html#comment-form Edited June 25, 2017 by nzcarnerd (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Chapman Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 On 6/23/2017 at 7:18 PM, auburnseeker said: I don't think i have ever seen one this long with a Pickup bed on it. It's over on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/1931-Ford-Model-A-/132233691724?hash=item1ec9be024c:g:KyEAAOSwPWRZSXAL&vxp=mtr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpage Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 The red truck is someone's custom but the blue one is a factory vehicle. I think the angle of the photo is deceiving and makes it look longer than it is. I think that these boxes were 9 ft. long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 I think that box is over 9 foot. Looks special built by some factory. Remember in the old days you could buy anything you wanted usually right from the dealer/ factory, unlike today. That box looks 11-12 foot long to me. Remembering that those are 1 ton wheels and fenders if you use those for scale purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidAU Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Just a rough scaling of the photo it seems that if the wheelbase is 157 inches as stated the box is about 17 1/2 feet long. It must have been built to carry something very light. Maybe something like bulk horse hair, feather down etc. I think anything like hay etc. would be far too heavy if the box was loaded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 Maybe it was for chickens in crates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 23 minutes ago, auburnseeker said: Maybe it was for chickens in crates! Like a bad Laurel & Hardy movie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 I posted this on Ford Barn. one of the guys came back with this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHuDWah Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 The truck, including the box, is a Ford product, not aftermarket. It was built on the 157" wheelbase chassis and the box is 11 feet (132") long. Read all about it here: http://aafords.com/open-bodies/express-bodies/197-express/ I'd say the red truck posted above is custom built. It appears to be two 30-31 Ford truck cabs joined to form the crew cab, three pickup length running boards, and a modern bed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpage Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 There you have it. It looked like a Ford factory express body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 14 hours ago, CHuDWah said: The truck, including the box, is a Ford product, not aftermarket. It was built on the 157" wheelbase chassis and the box is 11 feet (132") long. Read all about it here: http://aafords.com/open-bodies/express-bodies/197-express/ I'd say the red truck posted above is custom built. It appears to be two 30-31 Ford truck cabs joined to form the crew cab, three pickup length running boards, and a modern bed. Apparently the red still has a four cylinder engine in it, but with an ohv conversion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHuDWah Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 1 hour ago, nzcarnerd said: Apparently the red still has a four cylinder engine in it, but with an ohv conversion. Could be on an original 157" wheelbase chassis too. The Model A engine was rated at 40 HP - dunno how much the OHV would add, but the motor is pretty torque-y. Add the 6.6:1 rear gear (optional on AA trucks) and you can pull stumps with it - not real speedy though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 3 hours ago, CHuDWah said: Could be on an original 157" wheelbase chassis too. The Model A engine was rated at 40 HP - dunno how much the OHV would add, but the motor is pretty torque-y. Add the 6.6:1 rear gear (optional on AA trucks) and you can pull stumps with it - not real speedy though. I suspect it might be even longer. If you follow the link through to the original facebook page there is mention of it having a Cragar head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHuDWah Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 41 minutes ago, nzcarnerd said: I suspect it might be even longer. If you follow the link through to the original facebook page there is mention of it having a Cragar head. Yes, chassis could be custom - AFAIK, 157" was the longest Model A. I estimated it based on the truck appearing to have three pickup-size running boards - those are a fraction under 40" each. It also appears to have Model A "wishbone" front radius rods. Dunno how much HP a Cragar head adds - course the engine may have other modifications as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlLaFong Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 23 hours ago, GregLaR said: Like a bad Laurel & Hardy movie? Other than a few, like Utopia, made at the end of their careers, there were no bad Laurel and Hardy movies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 1 hour ago, CarlLaFong said: Other than a few, like Utopia, made at the end of their careers, there were no bad Laurel and Hardy movies You're not a "Son of the Desert" by any chance are you? (if so, which tent?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 eBay seller just replied, the bed is 11 feet long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlLaFong Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 12 hours ago, GregLaR said: You're not a "Son of the Desert" by any chance are you? (if so, which tent?) I am not, though I have considered joining. I do have this, so I am a committed L&H fan, as is my 25 year old grand daughter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share Posted June 27, 2017 The 11-12 foot was a good guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 (edited) ... Edited June 28, 2017 by Guest (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 11 hours ago, CarlLaFong said: I am not, though I have considered joining. I do have this, so I am a committed L&H fan, as is my 25 year old grand daughter Close enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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