mikewest Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 I was trying to explain to my son in law what I wanted to build for a trailer to haul my race car. I explained when I was a kid in my dads old car group there was a man Newt Sweet that had a teens Metz roadster and he hauled it everywhere on a simple trailer with no bed , just 2 channels . It was just like this one with oversized wheels and tires and no springs. It worked great, was light and looked very cool and period. Today I found this shot and thought Id share it! I love the 37 Ford custom as well! I think these type trailers were quite common before trailers were mas produced like today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Harper Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 That is a neat rig! How about these? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewest Posted January 20, 2018 Author Share Posted January 20, 2018 Tery Those are super as well! That last one is Mercedes I think WOW ... I want to tow my rig with the Franklin service car. Im working on the chrome rails for the top of the box as we speak. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JV Puleo Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 (edited) The only car trailer I have... and I haven't used it in years, is made from an old garage lift. I added 2" T&G planks between the sides to give it a floor - made out of salvaged roofing from a semi-bomb-proof barracks at the old Quonsett Point Naval Air Station. Years ago I helped a friend remove the engine from a 3 liter Bentley... it was delivered on the trailer, which my friend didn't have any place to keep, so he gave it to me. Edited April 3, 2023 by JV Puleo (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Harper Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Hello Mike, I forgot about your Franklin Pickup. Every time I see it I am just awe struck! I am just visioning a trailer with matching wheels and those wonderful tail lights. Best regards, Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewest Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 Terry, Ive got the wheels and axles, matching rear fenders and taillights. One more thing to the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewest Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 2 hours ago, alsancle said: What is known about the car out front??? What a STATEMENT THAT CAR MAKES!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 12 hours ago, mikewest said: What is known about the car out front??? What a STATEMENT THAT CAR MAKES!! Here you go Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 (edited) Not a race car but sort of on topic. Edited January 21, 2018 by alsancle (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hddennis Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 13 hours ago, mikewest said: What is known about the car out front??? What a STATEMENT THAT CAR MAKES!! Here's more information on this car which still survives. Wonder when we'll see it on the road again? Howard Dennis http://home.townisp.com/~alsancle/index.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewest Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 Very interesting story, Its a great car , I love to see it in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Carl Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Yes the second pic in post #2 above does show the "truck" to be a Mercedes Benz as per the hood ornament , steering wheel , and hubcaps. Further close inspection shows the load being toted might well be the same make ! Hubcaps arouse suspicion. - Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 On 1/21/2018 at 6:11 PM, mikewest said: Very interesting story, Its a great car , I love to see it in person. I'm working on it Mike. You know how long full restorations can take. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewest Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 What a great project!It looks pretty straight forward to me. I didn't think I was talking with the owner... smile. I hope to see it in person some day. Thanks for reaching out! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 You should know there is no such thing as a "straight forward" restoration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewest Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 It looks to me the Right Guy is doing the job. I wasn't trying to minimize the work, In my mind it looked like you had what you needed in front of you to make the car great like it was when new. Im looking forward to seeing the progress! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Hurry up! You bought that thing when I was a teenager, and I’m almost ready for social security! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babychadwick Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Looking to put together a trailer/rig myself. I have a trailer I'm doing now but it will be more for long distance towing (say 1000 miles plus one way) and all enclosed so it can double as a garage. For closer trips I plan on putting a hitch on the '38 zephyr sedan and constructing a light weight basic trailer out of a discarded aluminum boat trailer. With this I will be able to tow the speedster I am building or my Mom's. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Nice picture..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 How did this FIVE YEAR OLD thread come to the top of my AACA page? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagefinds Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 5 hours ago, 1937hd45 said: How did this FIVE YEAR OLD thread come to the top of my AACA page? Reincarnation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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