Authentic trunks offered. Where???

[31 Model A]

Been researching and I can't find anyone that offers a trunk similar to the one on page 364 July Service Bulletin. Does anyone know of such a supplier????

Thanks....................

 

[DougVieyra]

I had the Trunk of my 1928 Phaeton custom built to the Ford Specs. (Service Bulletins) when I restored my car in 1979.

Most likely, you too will have to search out a trunk builder for a custom-built trunk. They will build what ever you want, with what ever materials you want. So you will have to do some "home work" to be able to provide the builder with exactly what you want.

- Doug Vieyra, Eureka, Calif

 

[Charlie Stephens]

Have you tried Le Baron Bonney, (800) 221-5408. It has been a while but I think I remember them selling them years ago.

Charlie Stephens

 

[31 Model A]

I had the Trunk of my 1928 Phaeton custom built to the Ford Specs. (Service Bulletins) when I restored my car in 1979.

Most likely, you too will have to search out a trunk builder for a custom-built trunk. They will build what ever you want, with what ever materials you want. So you will have to do some "home work" to be able to provide the builder with exactly what you want.

- Doug Vieyra, Eureka, Calif

I've seen photos of those custom built one, nice.....and $$$$ I'll probably end up going for the ones it seems everyone offers and I've found Snyder's to be the lowest cost.

 

[31 Model A]

Have you tried Le Baron Bonney, (800) 221-5408. It has been a while but I think I remember them selling them years ago.

Charlie Stephens

They offer the same as everyone else but....their close up photos of both the black and tan trunks are far better than anyone else.

 

[31 Model A]

Black or Tan??? Here's a photo of an "almost" Sarah with a black trunk, looks OK but would a tan look better? I've seen tan on a lot of green painted As too.

Link doesn't come through..................disregard!!!

 

[Anteek29]

My vote is for tan...would match the rumble seat color too.

 

[Mitch//pa]

black if you have blackwalls
tan if you have whitewalls

 

[JohnLaVoy]

I know of two people who build the trucks. If you want to PM me I will give you their contact info. Both are in California.

 

[31 Model A]

I know of two people who build the trucks. If you want to PM me I will give you their contact info. Both are in California.

PM inbound.

 

[31 Model A]

I'm sorta leaning towards tan also..........stands out better. Black is good too but it depends upon the car model....IMO.

 

[31 Model A]

My understanding that these trunks were used the same as steamer trunks for clothing and travelling items back in those days. Today, for coolers, tools, etc etc They'd be packed like a regular suitcase and then mounted on the rack and then taken off when staying overnight, unpacked when returning home and stored away. If WallyWorld was around back then, I'd say a trip to the local grocery too. Am I wrong on this belief???

 

[Brian T]

This maybe a web site that John Lavoy is sending you , I met this man that makes them last year, the trunks look great.
Regards Brian.

http://www.tresburrosgarage.com/Trunks.html

 

[31 Model A]

This maybe a web site that John Lavoy is sending you , I met this man that makes them last year, the trunks look great.
Regards Brian.

http://www.tresburrosgarage.com/Trunks.html

Yip!!! He gave me two, that was one and that place has exactly what I'm looking for. I'll be giving them a call first thing tomorrow!!!

 

[Marco Tahtaras]

After all these years it still surprises me that nobody makes an era looking trunk. I'm sure it would cost a few dollars more to do it right but not that much. I made one identical to the first pic (but minus the straps) when I was 18 years old so obviously it's no too tough if you've seen an original.

 

[31 Model A]

After all these years it still surprises me that nobody makes an era looking trunk. I'm sure it would cost a few dollars more to do it right but not that much. I made one identical to the first pic (but minus the straps) when I was 18 years old so obviously it's no too tough if you've seen an original.

That second trunk looks almost identical to the one on the Tres Burros Garage website.

 

[Marco Tahtaras]

That second trunk looks almost identical to the one on the Tres Burros Garage website.

You may be looking at the wrong trunk. The first two pics is an original era trunk. Note the curved top and 3/4" radiused ends on the top and front.

This is after "restoration" although it includes the unusual leather corners which I'd guess are intended to be a personal trademark.

Notice the flat top, sharp edges and general "boxy" shape. And of course his trademark shape of the leather corners

This basic design is commonly produced today due to it's simplicity. It was created by Marshall Lewis for a Restorer article in 1975. The idea was a simple trunk that most folks could build at home.

 

[31 Model A]

I was referring actually to the one he restored on his page. Other than the corners being different, it too has the curved top. I prefer the curved top also.

You may be looking at the wrong trunk. The first two pics is an original era trunk. Note the curved top and 3/4" radiused ends on the top and front.

This is after "restoration" although it includes the unusual leather corners which I'd guess are intended to be a personal trademark.

Notice the flat top, sharp edges and general "boxy" shape. And of course his trademark shape of the leather corners

This basic design is commonly produced today due to it's simplicity. It was created by Marshall Lewis for a Restorer article in 1975. The idea was a simple trunk that most folks could build at home.

 

[31 Model A]

If you go to the website again and look at the group photos of trunks. See the brown with darker brown trim and straps, that one looks like it has a curved top and that's the one I will inquire about tomorrow. Wish there was some closer photos.

 

[31 Model A]

I made one, many years ago, patterned after the second picture. If you want one that looks from the period, that's the way to go.

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If my dad was still alive he could make me one, but unfortunately he has passed. He'd love to have a project like that.