Where to put Tools for the Tudor

My daughter gave me an old tool box made of Model T running boards, it bolts on top of any running board or wherever you want to put it, and looks very cool!
 
I carry the hand crank and original tool pouch under the drivers side front seat . I carry the jack and any extra tools and parts under the back seat .
 
I wouldn't carry anything under the drivers side front seat of a tudor. Many years ago I was driving down a steep, rough, switchbacked mountain road when the tool bag under the seat shifted forward and jambed my feet almost causing a wreck. I told myself never again.
 
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I never thought about anything like that happening . I stored the stuff under the drivers seat so that the area under the passenger seat was clear . I figured a person may trip over the tool pouch and crank when attempting to inter the back seat from the passenger side . There really isn't that good of place to store tools in the tudor .
 
I can get a bag of tools plus a few small spare parts, jack, crank etc under the rear seat with room to spare. Those tool boxes on the front between the chassis look plain horrible & destroy the looks of a Model A. If your car is in good condition, just how many tools & spares to you need? Cheers. Tom in NZ.
 
Tudortomnz said:
I can get a bag of tools plus a few small spare parts, jack, crank etc under the rear seat with room to spare. Those tool boxes on the front between the chassis look plain horrible & destroy the looks of a Model A. If your car is in good condition, just how many tools & spares to you need? Cheers. Tom in NZ.
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I agree . Those tool boxes mounted between the front frame horns don't look good to me either . I don't need that many tools or parts .
 
I don't worry about tools for local trips. I have AAA.
For long tours, I have my son follow me with my 40 foot race car hauler.
It has a complete machine shop in it. We also carry a spare model A, a spare engine, transmission, rear end and enough parts to fix most any problem.
My 2 door has a trunk on the back big enough to hold 3 cases of beer.
 
If you are looking for a canvas bag to put tools into, you can make one from the pants leg of a worn out pair of blue jeans. The lower leg is usually in good shape and the material is very sturdy. All you have to do is run a seam across one end of the bag and just fold over the open end to close it. They fit just about anything and can be put anyware without rolling around. No sharp edges either to scratch up the car. I keep my trailer tie-downs in one for each tie-down.
 
I'm impressed with the ammo box up front fitting neatly between the bumper brackets. There looks to be sufficient room to crank if required. If not build one that will allow the ammo box to be lifted out for the purpose of cranking. Synchro tells me that is what he has on the front of his ute. I'm getting one made. Out of the way and no detraction from the appeal of the elegant lady.
 
IIRC, it was in the mid to late 1930's, maybe early 1940's, I don't remember which year(s). Ford V-8 cars came w/a 2 piece crank, the hand crank part and an extension about 18-24" long. Maybe one could use one of these and go right through the front mounted tool box.
 
I heard a good idea one time about carrying cleaning supplies and such, tools would work as well, in a piece of period correct luggage. That may be as hard to find as an inconspicuous tool box though.
 
BRENT in 10-uh-C said:
Exactly what tools do you need? The next question is what are you carrying under the rear seat?

I offen suggest to carrry the same tools as you do in your daily driver. If someone feels the urge for tools, replicate the tools Ford supplied when the vehicle was new. If someone feels they must carry more, then I usually suggest working on the car with the tools in your garage so there is no need to take tools with you. Even a Model-T does not need a tool box. I have completed many a week-long tour in one of my Ts and never put a wrench on it the entire week.
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All accurate of course....for a car that has been exquisitely restored. When new, these cars had a reputation for running-running-running with little attention or cost. Many decades later, as you often point out, it is a different situation, without proper restoration. Which many of us find challenging itself using certain repro parts.
 
The under-the- rear seat area on our '29 Tudor carried everything I ever needed in the way of hand tools, a jack, and even a few small spare parts. And yes I wrapped them in old towels so they wouldn't rattle and make noise.

I never saw the real need for trunks, running board tool boxes, front bumper toolboxes, etc. etc. they clunk up a Model A in my eye and besides if it is that bad, most people (not me but most) carry a Smart Phone in their pocket. Flatbed Ted is only a few buttons pushed away:)
 
I have a tool box on my Tudor that mounts between the frame rails in front of the radiator and it holds a lot of stuff and is water tight. Most people never notice it.
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The biggest problem I have is when I am at a friend or relatives house and they have a broken lawn mower or other project...I always have my tools with me and end up fixing whatever the problem is. A couple of weeks ago I ended up replacing a broken toilet because I was unlucky enough to have my tools with me. :-)
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Besides that it is a great option and every Tudor should have one.
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I bought a shallow metal box at one of the hardware stores to fit in front of the hump under the rear seat. The rest of the tools go in the small black canvas bags I bought from Harbor freight when they were on sale for $4.99. They have zippers to keep them closed. They work for me.
 
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