What kit trailer would best fit a 1949 FORD F8 SEMI

[blazefox]

As it says I need help on deciding on trailer. Frame of the truck is from the c 800 cabover from amt

Edited May 3, 2013 by blazefox

[blazefox]

The truck I need help finding a good trailer for

[Edsel-Dan]

You could start with the Lindberg/IMC/Testor's Tank, Box or Flat bed

and build one of them Short. That is an option on all 3.

Max trailer length then was 30-32 feet. and many box vans had a rounded front,

so all kits are too modern. You will have to modify one to correct specs.

I am not sure where to go to find plans for trailers of that era

[Aaronw]

A truck built in 1949 could easily still have been hauling cargo for a local independant operator in the early 70s which is about the period most of the trailer kits represent. I'm not positive but I think the Lindberg flatbed, tanker and van trailers are a bit older style than the AMT and Ertl trailers.

If you want it to accurately represent a semi in the 1950s you are going to have to do some scratchbuilding.

[blazefox]

I was thinking bout buying a l700 and tanker trailer kit, it seems most era specific

[cappy625]

how about the car hauler trailer from amt?

[blazefox]

Didnt know there was one if so wat does it look like

[lapazleo]

Yes AMT made a 5 car hauler that resembles something from the late 40s to 60s. unfortunately it's been out of production for some time so prices are high.

[TUFF TIN]

That Haulaway Hauler would be just right.

Mike

[Q tip]

my grandpa drove back in those days pulling a short single axle box and also pulled single axle livestock.most of those trailers had landing gear that folded rearward with a cable system. I vote for a livestock trailer if you can find or modify something out there...

[378DRIVER]

The truck I need help finding a good trailer for

Check this out.

http://forums.justoldtrucks.com/Topic26317.aspx?Keywords=Ford%20Fridays

Or this

[Guest Johnny]

Or something like this! They were still using some of these(longer versions) into the late 60's early 70's for local deliveries of their furniture.

[blazefox]

I found somthing im gonna try to build but what tailer tires would work for it because lindberg ones are to big

[blazefox]

This trailer