I wouldn't use a bumper hitch. Go to a Draw-Tite dealer and talk with them. They can build you a custom hitch. At a minimum, they should bolt to the frame on both sides...If it's not rusted. There used to be a hitch that fastened to the axle but not sure if anyone sells them anymore.

And don't forget your cover Rob; there just happens to be one left in store 🙂

http://www.hetclub.org/index.php?option=com_jshopping&controller=product&task=view&category_id=2&product_id=77&Itemid=1098

Larry,

Thanks.
I think most clamp on's are class 1, and I need class 2, but worth asking about.
I wasn't aware draw-tite would do a custom setup, that would be better than fabricating one at home, liability wise anyway!

Thanks for the suggestion. 🙂

Rob

Paul, the cover is a nice touch, thanks! 🙂

Rob

I built one for my 49 sedan. I used a universal square tube receiver welded to a couple of end plates made of 1/4" steel plate. I welded them to the rear unibody frame members. I also welded a tab in the center and bolted it to the body. DO NOT try anything attached to the bumper only. It will rip the sheet metal mounts off the body. I'll try to find some pictures. At present Carbonite is restoring everything due to a hard drive melt down.
By the way.. How did you stop that Model A ? I have great brakes on my 31. but I am using OEM cast iron drums. I don't think I would want to try and stop a trailer too!

Hi Dave,

Thanks for the info on the hitch. If you come across any pictures or specs I'd be very interested!

The Ford was 6 volts, so I used a vintage brake controller to operate the 6 volt brakes on the trailer.
(brake controller didn't care what voltage was used)
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This controller is designed to tap into the electrical system, and the hydraulic system, but since the Ford is just mechanical brakes, I removed and tossed the hydraulic components.

The brakes on the Ford were very well maintained, and would lock all 4 wheels with fair pressure, but at 2400 pounds, I felt a lot safer with the electric brakes too!
It worked so well that when towing, I didn't bother with the Ford's brakes at all, just used the trailer brake controller. 🙂
Here are a few pictures of the receiver setup we made, if it helps you or someone in your club.
Rob

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Looks like you could use the same construction as you used on the "A".
Trailer brakes are not only nice, I think they should be mandatory for anything over 1K Lbs. I have them on my 22 foot enclosed hauler as well as my open 18 footer and can feel a significant difference in my E450 MH chassis. Saved me from a big wreck one time! I'll never tow without them.
By the way, I did locate the pics and edited my post.

Dave,

Thank you for the pictures and information, I appreciate your time and effort! 🙂

I agree on brakes, they are handy even if you don't think you need them, and are potential lifesavers (possibly someone else's) in an emergency.

Rob

Trailer brakes are a definite must. I hauled a '52 Wasp out of Vermont one time using a 1968 International Travel-All with a 304 V-8 using a trailer with no brakes. Coming down a rather steep hill in I-89 I had a car from Quebec pull out to pass right in front of me!!! Talk about clutch time!!! I will say the driver of that car suddenly realized a cliff was coming down on him and took off like a rocket. But it was pretty hairy for a moment.
I had Uncle Mike Elwell with me and all he said, very quietly, was Oh S*^T. You know, I knew Uncle Mike for near 40 years and that was the only time I ever heard him use a cuss word!!!

Hudsonly,
Alex B