The Ford Barn

msmaron · 11-14-2011, 11:26 PM

Need a new one for my fordor, have seen La Baron Bonney, Mikes, snyders, wondering of anyone else or if anyone knows of a person that does custom....
Thanks

1930artdeco · 11-14-2011, 11:39 PM

Knowing the aftermarket car parts nowadays, they are probably all made by one shop. That being said there is ebay/swapmeets for an original that you can restore. Or if you feel ambitious how about recreating something from the 30's? Look at some of the old ads and see what fits your tastes. I really want one that I can use as a small kitchenette for picnic trips. I will have to make that one up myself though.

Mike

bobpo · 11-15-2011, 07:31 AM

Mike, That's exactly what I want to do. I want to build one myself. But I want to dado the corners, so it wil take some doing as I've never done that before. BUT, my brother has, so I'll be able to get some help. The rest of the job I can handle. Actually looking forward to it.

Marco Tahtaras · 11-15-2011, 09:58 AM

Unfortunately nobody makes a trunk that resembles trunks of the era. Trunks of the era whether wood or steel had large radiused corners except at the bottom and against the body on sedan trunks. When I was a kid I made one nearly identical to the one above for a friend's leatherback Fordor.

For a Coupe or Roadster I like the example below.

jrelliott · 11-15-2011, 10:06 AM

A couple of years ago on this forum there was an article "Build Your Own Custom Luggage Trunk" by Marshall Lewis and Lorin Sorensen. It closely resembles the one on the Fordor as shown above. The article is very well detailed and shows a lot of pictures on how to do the work. If you cannot find the article I could try scanning in the article into a file and if you email me at [email protected] will try to send it to you. May be a while as a juror on a ciminal trial right now which is taking all my time.

msmaron · 11-15-2011, 10:16 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Marco Tahtaras

Unfortunately nobody makes a trunk that resembles trunks of the era. Trunks of the era whether wood or steel had large radiused corners except at the bottom and against the body on sedan trunks. When I was a kid I made one nearly identical to the one above for a friend's leatherback Fordor.

For a Coupe or Roadster I like the example below.

Thanks Marco...great examples to see.. BUT still leaves me in a loop, I was told that Berts makes a metal trunk covered by vinyl and is the strongest and best made...Any thoughts?

jhowes · 11-15-2011, 10:26 AM

I build custom trunks but i am booked for the next year or so. I try to stay about 20% below the parts houses in price. Fun stuff. Jack

Marco Tahtaras · 11-15-2011, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msmaron

Thanks Marco...great examples to see.. BUT still leaves me in a loop, I was told that Berts makes a metal trunk covered by vinyl and is the strongest and best made...Any thoughts?

I haven't seen one so I can't comment. I'm kinda fussy about such things

. If you find a sedan type trunk you will need to change to the sedan type luggage rack.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrelliott

A couple of years ago on this forum there was an article "Build Your Own Custom Luggage Trunk" by Marshall Lewis and Lorin Sorensen. It closely resembles the one on the Fordor as shown above. The article is very well detailed and shows a lot of pictures on how to do the work.

Actually, with the exception of the leather trim It's nearly identical to the one Mark wants to replace. I'm assuming Mark is looking for something a little more era authentic.

FL&WVMIKE · 11-15-2011, 01:10 PM

The original trunk that the Ford Dealers sold, is pictured in The Judging Standards.
MIKE

Jordan · 11-15-2011, 05:17 PM

Dan Befort from Louisiana (member of the Fort Worth Club tho) make BEAUTIFUL trunks. He has made and donated some for tour door prizes ('08 world meet, '10 Texas Tour) and one for the club's Christmas party. He can build any size, shape, and cover it with any material of any color. His work is beautiful. I will actually be receiving one of his trunks next week that will match my car

PM me if you would like his info.

Cape Codder · 09-23-2023, 07:58 PM

Hi Marco,

I found this thread via the search although it has been several years anyone commented on it.

I how ever have a couple of questions for you. Why, when I click on "Not Found [CFN #0005]", I'm not able to see information. Why can I not get the info when clicked on it?

Now another question is: "If you find a sedan type trunk you will need to change to the sedan type luggage rack". Can you explain the difference of a Sedan type luggage rack and the "Other" type of luggage rack?

Thank You,
Joe

MickyD · 09-23-2023, 08:35 PM

After seeing how expensive they are to buy, I built my own for less than $125. When I had my Roadster reupholstered I had my trunk also redone.

31Cabriolet68-C · 09-24-2023, 01:42 PM

A Barner currently has a Kari-Keen trunk for sale here on The Swap Meet page...
Period look (and materials - steel), seems like it opens up like some kind of early 'Transformer'. Kool.
(BTW, Im not working with the seller, it's just a coincidence, I saw the ad yesterday, and this post today.)

divcoone · 09-24-2023, 02:02 PM

I’ll have a trunk at Hershey. C4I 25-28
I can’t post pictures, but I can email them.

11-14-2011, 11:26 PM	#1
msmaron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 3,604	Who sells or builds the BEST Rear Trunks today?? Need a new one for my fordor, have seen La Baron Bonney, Mikes, snyders, wondering of anyone else or if anyone knows of a person that does custom.... Thanks __________________ A7191-Sport Coupe 29 Roadster 29-Town Sedan 29-Original Special Coupe

11-14-2011, 11:39 PM	#2
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,942	Re: Who sells or builds the BEST Rear Trunks today?? Knowing the aftermarket car parts nowadays, they are probably all made by one shop. That being said there is ebay/swapmeets for an original that you can restore. Or if you feel ambitious how about recreating something from the 30's? Look at some of the old ads and see what fits your tastes. I really want one that I can use as a small kitchenette for picnic trips. I will have to make that one up myself though. Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

11-15-2011, 07:31 AM	#3
bobpo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 556	Re: Who sells or builds the BEST Rear Trunks today?? Mike, That's exactly what I want to do. I want to build one myself. But I want to dado the corners, so it wil take some doing as I've never done that before. BUT, my brother has, so I'll be able to get some help. The rest of the job I can handle. Actually looking forward to it.

11-15-2011, 09:58 AM	#4
Marco Tahtaras Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,099	Re: Who sells or builds the BEST Rear Trunks today?? Unfortunately nobody makes a trunk that resembles trunks of the era. Trunks of the era whether wood or steel had large radiused corners except at the bottom and against the body on sedan trunks. When I was a kid I made one nearly identical to the one above for a friend's leatherback Fordor. For a Coupe or Roadster I like the example below. __________________ http://www.abarnyard.com/

11-15-2011, 10:06 AM	#5
jrelliott Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pine, AZ Posts: 835	Re: Who sells or builds the BEST Rear Trunks today?? A couple of years ago on this forum there was an article "Build Your Own Custom Luggage Trunk" by Marshall Lewis and Lorin Sorensen. It closely resembles the one on the Fordor as shown above. The article is very well detailed and shows a lot of pictures on how to do the work. If you cannot find the article I could try scanning in the article into a file and if you email me at [email protected] will try to send it to you. May be a while as a juror on a ciminal trial right now which is taking all my time.

11-15-2011, 10:26 AM	#7
jhowes Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: upstate NY near Mass border Posts: 789	Re: Who sells or builds the BEST Rear Trunks today?? I build custom trunks but i am booked for the next year or so. I try to stay about 20% below the parts houses in price. Fun stuff. Jack

11-15-2011, 01:10 PM	#9
FL&WVMIKE Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Daytona Beach, Fl & Spencer, W. Va, Posts: 4,449	Re: Who sells or builds the BEST Rear Trunks today?? The original trunk that the Ford Dealers sold, is pictured in The Judging Standards. MIKE

11-15-2011, 05:17 PM	#10
Jordan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ft. Worth Posts: 1,008	Re: Who sells or builds the BEST Rear Trunks today?? Dan Befort from Louisiana (member of the Fort Worth Club tho) make BEAUTIFUL trunks. He has made and donated some for tour door prizes ('08 world meet, '10 Texas Tour) and one for the club's Christmas party. He can build any size, shape, and cover it with any material of any color. His work is beautiful. I will actually be receiving one of his trunks next week that will match my car PM me if you would like his info. __________________ Cowtown A's

09-23-2023, 07:58 PM	#11
Cape Codder Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,341	Re: Who sells or builds the BEST Rear Trunks today?? Hi Marco, I found this thread via the search although it has been several years anyone commented on it. I how ever have a couple of questions for you. Why, when I click on "Not Found [CFN #0005]", I'm not able to see information. Why can I not get the info when clicked on it? Now another question is: "If you find a sedan type trunk you will need to change to the sedan type luggage rack". Can you explain the difference of a Sedan type luggage rack and the "Other" type of luggage rack? Thank You, Joe __________________ I don't care if the "A" Starts BUT sure WANT IT TO STOP!

09-23-2023, 08:35 PM	#12
MickyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Welcome NC Posts: 211	Re: Who sells or builds the BEST Rear Trunks today?? After seeing how expensive they are to buy, I built my own for less than $125. When I had my Roadster reupholstered I had my trunk also redone.

09-24-2023, 01:42 PM	#13
31Cabriolet68-C Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Greenwich, CT Posts: 140	Re: Who sells or builds the BEST Rear Trunks today?? A Barner currently has a Kari-Keen trunk for sale here on The Swap Meet page... Period look (and materials - steel), seems like it opens up like some kind of early 'Transformer'. Kool. (BTW, Im not working with the seller, it's just a coincidence, I saw the ad yesterday, and this post today.)

09-24-2023, 02:02 PM	#14
divcoone Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 181	Re: Who sells or builds the BEST Rear Trunks today?? I’ll have a trunk at Hershey. C4I 25-28 I can’t post pictures, but I can email them.