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model A sedan 36 chassis

 
salc1 salc1
New User | Posts: 2 | Joined: 02/09
Posted: 02/14/09
10:45 PM

I have a good 1936 chassis, problem is I want to use a model A sedan body , is it going to be a problem width wise(24" @firewall body vs 34" on chassis),getting the body on the chassis, ,Im thinking i have to widen body,any tips  

 
5wCoupe 5wCoupe
New User | Posts: 9 | Joined: 02/09
Posted: 02/17/09
01:39 AM

This will not, in my honest opinion, make for a good combination. The beautiful proportions of the Model-A will be ruined by widening it. Going the other by narrowing the ‘36 frame would be more work than scratch-building an “A” type frame from rectangular tubing.  Notice that your ‘36 frame rails are constructed with a channel within a channel, and that the inner channel forms the center “X” member . . . not conducive to narrowing. Also, the front axle is mounted in front of the spring. The  Model-A axle is under the spring. You would not be able to mount your radiator in a pleasing fashion because of this. There are plenty more reasons to avoid doing this frame swap . . . fender and running board mounting, wheelbase, D.M.V. registration, etc.
You will be much, much happier in the long run if you put you sedan on a  Model-A frame. Maybe you can sell or trade the ‘36 frame?  

 
salc1 salc1
New User | Posts: 2 | Joined: 02/09
Posted: 02/17/09
08:57 PM

5wCoupe:
This will not, in my honest opinion, make for a good combination. The beautiful proportions of the Model-A will be ruined by widening it. Going the other by narrowing the ‘36 frame would be more work than scratch-building an “A” type frame from rectangular tubing.  Notice that your ‘36 frame rails are constructed with a channel within a channel, and that the inner channel forms the center “X” member . . . not conducive to narrowing. Also, the front axle is mounted in front of the spring. The  Model-A axle is under the spring. You would not be able to mount your radiator in a pleasing fashion because of this. There are plenty more reasons to avoid doing this frame swap . . . fender and running board mounting, wheelbase, D.M.V. registration, etc.
You will be much, much happier in the long run if you put you sedan on a  Model-A frame. Maybe you can sell or trade the ‘36 frame?


Hey thanks for the reply, i think maybe you should be writing editorials, well done, thanks again
Sal  

 
5wCoupe 5wCoupe
New User | Posts: 9 | Joined: 02/09
Posted: 02/17/09
09:40 PM

All the best to you with your project Sal! Model-A sedans are very cool!  

 

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