The Ford Barn

C26Pinelake · 06-07-2015, 03:48 PM

I often use my pickup at the cottage to carry soil, sod etcetera. I understand it is a quarter ton pickup. Does that mean absolute maximum 500 pounds of cargo? A friend says it does not make sense as he has seen Three 200 pound men in the back of a pickup. Your opinions please! Wayne

Bob C · 06-07-2015, 04:10 PM

They will hold more than that.

Bob

ratamahata · 06-07-2015, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob C

They will hold more than that.

Bob

16 wheels! 7.50 rear tyres?

pooch · 06-07-2015, 04:25 PM

Someone showed a pic of an original tare and gross weight sticker a while ago, and it was way more than 1/4 ton.

modelAtony · 06-07-2015, 04:27 PM

they sure ride allot better if you put about 200-250 lbs in the bed. One of my friends has 2 sacks made out of cream water proof canvas $ signs on them . Makes the ride smoother and looks pretty cool. have fun modelAtony tony white Lafayette, LA

Ray in La Mesa · 06-07-2015, 06:01 PM

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

I have abused my roadster pickup a number of times by carrying almost a ton of iron in the bed with 50 lbs air in the rear tires, Went slow and not far (10 miles) but haven't broken anything YET.

Hoogah · 06-08-2015, 07:05 AM

The front tyres generally shouldn't be more than 2" off the ground.

C26Pinelake · 06-08-2015, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoogah

The front tyres generally shouldn't be more than 2" off the ground.

A funny response indeed ! Thanks, Wayne

Farrell In Vancouver · 06-08-2015, 08:21 AM

How many sacks are required to smooth out the AA?

31Abone · 06-08-2015, 10:16 AM

Have early 31 unrestored original phaeton ..worst riding car ever,car is to light and feels ever little bump, maybe I should go to feed store and get a sack of grain in the back seat or concrete huh ?

Tom Wesenberg · 06-08-2015, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 31Abone

Have early 31 unrestored original phaeton ..worst riding car ever,car is to light and feels ever little bump, maybe I should go to feed store and get a sack of grain in the back seat or concrete huh ?

Do you have the correct 8 leaf rear spring?

Someone may have installed the more common 10 leaf spring.

SeaSlugs · 06-09-2015, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Farrell In Vancouver

How many sacks are required to smooth out the AA?

100 haha, granted you don't have overload springs installed

2manycars · 06-08-2015, 12:44 PM

When I had my roadster I found that it rode rough unless I put two adults in the rumble.

Fred K-OR · 06-08-2015, 01:06 PM

My huckster was a 1929 CCPU in it's prior life. But now in the huckster I carry around 4 or 5 grand kids and a couple of adults in parades. Must be a ways over 500 lbs and have not had any problems.

06-07-2015, 03:48 PM	#1
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Sensible weight in back of a 29 Pickup I often use my pickup at the cottage to carry soil, sod etcetera. I understand it is a quarter ton pickup. Does that mean absolute maximum 500 pounds of cargo? A friend says it does not make sense as he has seen Three 200 pound men in the back of a pickup. Your opinions please! Wayne

06-07-2015, 04:25 PM	#4
pooch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South Coast NSW Australia Posts: 2,596	Re: Sensible weight in back of a 29 Pickup Someone showed a pic of an original tare and gross weight sticker a while ago, and it was way more than 1/4 ton.

06-07-2015, 04:27 PM	#5
modelAtony Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: lafayette,la Posts: 459	Re: Sensible weight in back of a 29 Pickup they sure ride allot better if you put about 200-250 lbs in the bed. One of my friends has 2 sacks made out of cream water proof canvas $ signs on them . Makes the ride smoother and looks pretty cool. have fun modelAtony tony white Lafayette, LA

06-07-2015, 06:01 PM	#6
Ray in La Mesa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: La Mesa Ca Posts: 1,273	Re: Sensible weight in back of a 29 Pickup Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have abused my roadster pickup a number of times by carrying almost a ton of iron in the bed with 50 lbs air in the rear tires, Went slow and not far (10 miles) but haven't broken anything YET.

06-08-2015, 07:05 AM	#7
Hoogah Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia Posts: 800	Re: Sensible weight in back of a 29 Pickup The front tyres generally shouldn't be more than 2" off the ground.

06-08-2015, 08:21 AM	#9
Farrell In Vancouver Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pitt Meadows BC Posts: 1,003	Re: Sensible weight in back of a 29 Pickup How many sacks are required to smooth out the AA?

06-08-2015, 10:16 AM	#10
31Abone Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Big pine Ca 93513 Posts: 797	Re: Sensible weight in back of a 29 Pickup Have early 31 unrestored original phaeton ..worst riding car ever,car is to light and feels ever little bump, maybe I should go to feed store and get a sack of grain in the back seat or concrete huh ?

06-08-2015, 12:44 PM	#13
2manycars Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern CT Posts: 2,732	Re: Sensible weight in back of a 29 Pickup When I had my roadster I found that it rode rough unless I put two adults in the rumble.

06-08-2015, 01:06 PM	#14
Fred K-OR Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stayton, Oregon Posts: 3,806	Re: Sensible weight in back of a 29 Pickup My huckster was a 1929 CCPU in it's prior life. But now in the huckster I carry around 4 or 5 grand kids and a couple of adults in parades. Must be a ways over 500 lbs and have not had any problems. __________________ Fred Kroon 1929 Std Coupe 1929 Huckster