model a body

need some help.coming close to set the body on the frame.should i use a wood block kit or put down some rubber and set the body down on top of that.31 sedan body on a tci frame.

 

I used the wood block kit on mine. I also used the frame webbing to eliminate the squeaks

 

What stan55 said.

 

Im going to do it the way it was originally, dont want the metal to metal possibility or squeaks...and its Traditional

 

thanks for the good info.would you get a kit from macs?who else sell kits?

 

Did any of you guys make your own wood blocks? I'm thinking of doing this...

 

I made and used some pieces from treated lumber. Worked great! As for the squeaks? Man it wouldn't be an A if it didn't squeak a little.

 

they really are not that expensive, when you conciter the amount of time involved in making all the new mounting blocks, its really not worth it , in my opinion

 

Mine is mounted directly on the frame, with the webbing between the frame and body.

 

Putting polyurethane bushings under mine I bought from McMasters and Carr.
Took all the wood out of the body so I figured the rest of it should go to.
The wood blocks are traditional and pretty inexpensive.

 

i used cut up fire hose....webbed and rubber laminated already....they throw the **** out every few years for safety so its usually free

 

The Model A body is made to sit on hardwood blocks with webbing for anti-squeak protection.

 

I would not use treated lumber, the chemicals in treated lumber will destroy metal unless it is stainless or double dip galvanized. As an example regular non-galvanized nails in treated lumber will dissolve in 6-12 months.

 

I agree with everyone else, but also put the rubber pads in, you can buy them from any Model A shop...................they also help with any squeaks.

IMHO

 

I used the original welting, body blocks, rubber pads.
All available from model A parts suppliers.
Bratton's for example.
Or Tam's -- https://www.modelaparts.com/catalog/template.cfm?pagename=publicwelcome