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mccsix · 08-07-2012, 01:22 PM

Looking at trailers for long distance haul to shows. Double axle w/ brakes I'm thinking 16' V nose should do it. I know the pu is 13+' and weighs approx 2250#, wb is 103", but I can't find the width of the truck . Can anyone help. PU is enroute to me so I can't measure myself.
Also some VIN info pls.....#276521667, anyone ID where/when it was manuf?

Thanks
Gene

foxfire42 · 08-07-2012, 03:37 PM

My trailer is 16' (regular front) and 6.5" wide. If you get one narrow like mine you will need an escape door on the drivers side besides the front passenger side door. Also you have to be almost spot on when it's loaded. Unless you have a guide when you unload it your A could just be slightly ascew and the fenders could swipe by the tailgate down guys. Other problems with a narrow trailer is it's difficult to hook the front tire hold downs unless you have the rear of the stap already hooked. If you plan on hauling any parts with you to shows you should not get shorter then 18'. If you get a 16' and that measurement includes the V it will not provide enough room to manuver around in the front area to strap the car down.

Benefits for me is a narrower trailer is easier to see when backing up or changing lanes.

mccsix · 08-07-2012, 03:48 PM

Enclosed and open trailers apparently have different advertised widths. An 8' open trailer is only 6.5' inside, the 8' is fender edge to edge. The enclosed trailers I haven't figured out yet. Some state inside some don't state.
I'm only interested in a V nose and they all seem state that 16' is the inside dimension, EXCLUDING the V.
What is the width of your A?

foxfire42 · 08-07-2012, 06:08 PM

Give or take a smidgeon it's 5' 7" wide.

mccsix · 08-07-2012, 06:15 PM

Thanks foxfire.
Anyone have a link to where I can find the VIN info?

columbiA · 08-08-2012, 12:57 AM

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The VIN should have a max of 7 numbers if stamped by Ford.As for the trailer,if you put a higher comp head on it& an overdrive,you could travel at 60 mph & no need for a trailer.

Charles Coe · 08-08-2012, 03:39 PM

The MAFCA site has a list of engine numbers:

http://www.mafca.com/data_eng_production.html

Charles
in Pace, FL

Chris in WNC · 08-08-2012, 10:27 PM

there might be letters/numbers on the sub frame in front of the driver's seat which will identify the assembly plant.
list of the codes is somewhere on either the MARC or MAFCA web page.....

08-07-2012, 01:22 PM	#1
mccsix Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Pensacola Fl Posts: 305	Need a dimension Looking at trailers for long distance haul to shows. Double axle w/ brakes I'm thinking 16' V nose should do it. I know the pu is 13+' and weighs approx 2250#, wb is 103", but I can't find the width of the truck . Can anyone help. PU is enroute to me so I can't measure myself. Also some VIN info pls.....#276521667, anyone ID where/when it was manuf? Thanks Gene __________________ Gene USN

08-07-2012, 03:48 PM	#3
mccsix Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Pensacola Fl Posts: 305	Re: Need a dimension Enclosed and open trailers apparently have different advertised widths. An 8' open trailer is only 6.5' inside, the 8' is fender edge to edge. The enclosed trailers I haven't figured out yet. Some state inside some don't state. I'm only interested in a V nose and they all seem state that 16' is the inside dimension, EXCLUDING the V. What is the width of your A? __________________ Gene USN

08-07-2012, 06:08 PM	#4
foxfire42 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: AZ and WA Posts: 764	Re: Need a dimension Give or take a smidgeon it's 5' 7" wide.

08-07-2012, 06:15 PM	#5
mccsix Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Pensacola Fl Posts: 305	Re: Need a dimension Thanks foxfire. Anyone have a link to where I can find the VIN info? __________________ Gene USN

08-08-2012, 12:57 AM	#6
columbiA Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,746	Re: Need a dimension Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The VIN should have a max of 7 numbers if stamped by Ford.As for the trailer,if you put a higher comp head on it& an overdrive,you could travel at 60 mph & no need for a trailer.

08-07-2012, 03:37 PM	#2
foxfire42 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: AZ and WA Posts: 764	Re: Need a dimension My trailer is 16' (regular front) and 6.5" wide. If you get one narrow like mine you will need an escape door on the drivers side besides the front passenger side door. Also you have to be almost spot on when it's loaded. Unless you have a guide when you unload it your A could just be slightly ascew and the fenders could swipe by the tailgate down guys. Other problems with a narrow trailer is it's difficult to hook the front tire hold downs unless you have the rear of the stap already hooked. If you plan on hauling any parts with you to shows you should not get shorter then 18'. If you get a 16' and that measurement includes the V it will not provide enough room to manuver around in the front area to strap the car down. Benefits for me is a narrower trailer is easier to see when backing up or changing lanes.

08-08-2012, 03:39 PM	#7
Charles Coe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pace, FL near Pensacola Posts: 374	Re: Need a dimension The MAFCA site has a list of engine numbers: http://www.mafca.com/data_eng_production.html Charles in Pace, FL

08-08-2012, 10:27 PM	#8
Chris in WNC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spruce Pine, NC Posts: 1,458	Re: Need a dimension there might be letters/numbers on the sub frame in front of the driver's seat which will identify the assembly plant. list of the codes is somewhere on either the MARC or MAFCA web page..... __________________ our next Model A is out there in the unknown......