Weight carrying capacity in a 32 pickup

[hb32]

In the process of selling my pickup and it’s tentatively going to Germany. Buyer is also buying a flathead and plan was to ship it in the back of the 32. From the builder, 600 lbs +/- a couple pounds with crate. Haven’t found anything on the weight carrying capacity of the old girl. She does have new reverse eye springs, and 750-16’s on the rear. Just don’t want to overload. Thanks

 

[Kurt in NJ]

I have brought home over 600 pounds of concrete on the running boards of my model A
it is stock, with yours it would depend on the modifications, should be able to handle it, how far is it being driven?

 

[Krylon32]

I've had 5-600 lbs in the back of my deuce pickup several times since I got it. Mine has a New Posie 40 rear spring. No problems. I would be worried that the weight in the back for the duration of the trip might cause the spring to take a set and not rebound when the weight is removed?

 

[hb32]

I've had 5-600 lbs in the back of my deuce pickup several times since I got it. Mine has a New Posie 40 rear spring. No problems. I would be worried that the weight in the back for the duration of the trip might cause the spring to take a set and not rebound when the weight is removed?

Thanks for your reply. From what I understand it would be about a 6 week journey. I would think that the load position would also play a factor. Would it be better loaded as far forward in the bed to distribute the weight between the springs? Posie original style spring here as well in the back and front.

 

[cas3]

Jack the frame up a bit leaving the rear end hang down, then custom cut a block of wood to fit in the center between the U bolts so it can't move, let the jack down, ship it.

 

[ford38v8]

Jack the frame up a bit leaving the rear end hang down, then custom cut a block of wood to fit in the center between the U bolts so it can't move, let the jack down, ship it.

Elegant simplicity.

 

[hb32]

Jack the frame up a bit leaving the rear end hang down, then custom cut a block of wood to fit in the center between the U bolts so it can't move, let the jack down, ship it.

Great idea and not sure what roll I will play in the loading of the pickup

 

[uncle buck]

This engine rode around in the back of my 32 pickup for a whole summer so I would not be worried

 

[petehoovie]

This engine rode around in the back of my 32 pickup for a whole summer so I would not be worried

 

[hb32]

This engine rode around in the back of my 32 pickup for a whole summer so I would not be worried

Thanks and good to hear

 

[cas3]

I agree with uncle buck. I would probably make a custom fit wood cradle and screw it down to the bed and ship it.

 

[J Franklin]

You are loading it 100# more in the bed but it will not have the 200# driver so you're good to go.

 

[drolston]

On exhaust mount engine stand, strapped down. Avoided speed bumps and made it home. The rear end under that '34 is from a '71 pickup, and the shackle bushings did not survive. Plastic crap came with the rear end kit.

 

[petehoovie]

On exhaust mount engine stand, strapped down. Avoided speed bumps and made it home. The rear end under that '34 is from a '71 pickup, and the shackle bushings did not survive. Plastic crap came with the rear end kit.