I know back in the day the model A frame was used alot on traditional rods. I am building my coupe non-traditional using a square tube frame but I wanted to go more traditional with my sedan. Full fendered hot rod on a model A type frame. Does anyone know what pitfalls there may be doing this type of build? I have the chance to purchase a boxed frame that is pretty complete. The price is not too bad, but dont want to buy something I cant use. Here are a few shots of the frame and body. Thanks for any advice! Here is the frame:
As far as I'm aware a 27 will fit on the A rails with out to much h***le, I may have even heard that it would bolt right on. Either way totally doable, though if your going to run fenders it would seem youd run into issues. I would vote for the A fenders as they match the frame and are all together better looking but you'll likely need to do some slicing and dicing to make A rear fenders fit your T. hopefully that was at least of some help
Thanks for your input. I had heard that A fenders would fit with some tweaking. Plus I agree with you that they would look a lot better.
That does look sweet! I even like it with the T fenders. Im still debating on the advange/disadvantage of using a model A frame or an aftermarket square tube frame. Looks like it may be just as much work using the A frame trying to make the fenders fit and cutting of the front horns, etc...as it would a square tube 27' frame.
Hold the phone. You "hear" this all the time, yet no one ever takes time to explain that the Model "A"s wheels base is 3 1/2" longer. You have to do something with that if you are running 'T" fenders, and in my humble opinion "A" fenders on a "T" look terrible. So does a 3 1/2" hood, running board, and apron stretch. The front frame horns have to come off for the fenders to fit flush, and to use a "T" radiator and shell you'll have to build a front cross member. Now, then you get to fabricate all new running board support hardware, trim the aprons so they will fit correctly, and myriad of other little things to accomplish before you can roll. YES, it has been done, many times. Is it easy to do nicely and still retain the look of a "T"? In my opinion, no. It is much easier to grab two sticks of 1 1/2" X 3" .188 wall stock and make new frame that is dimensionally correct for the "T", and much stronger than stock. Hell, it's just two straight rails. just build the frame and do it the easy way...
With the input from you guys here and the pm's, Im thinking it may be better to just go with the square tube frame. If I will have to fabricate everything to fit the A frame, why not just start with a stronger and newer frame? Certainly wont cost anymore either!
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