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I didn't modify the firewall in my coupe. A little trick you might want to use is to mate your stock Model A rear/torque tube up to your 39 trans and flathead block and then locate the motor mounts that way. Your block should clear the firewall. I'm using a stock Model A rear in mine and no cut firewall.

8BA crank pulley is longer though and you may have problems with the fan and distributor being close to the radiator.

Here are a few photos of my set up and you can see the full build in my link below.















VIDEO FROM MAD FABRICATORS ABOUT MY BUILD

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When using the stock steering box location, is it completely necessary to off set the box to the left? Id like to keep my steering stock and not notch the frame.

 

Here you go. The steering box was not a problem. We used an F1 grafted to Model A sector shaft/flange as per Vern. Problem was the rear exhaust port which we had to flatten out. Even with grinding the bolt head to almost nothing, it still rubs when you gas it in a sharp turn.

 

Don't notch the frame or offset steering to the left. If you're using a Model A steering wheel it's already too close to the door panel in original location. We lowered it which is easy to do before welding up the steering box. Just rotateyour mock up until you're comfortable. with the height

 

Thanks Elrod,

I like what you did with the wishbone. Can you tell me what year that one is out of. I am also using the F-1 crossmember but I left my A center crossmember intact. Did you take yours out because you put the F-1 member further back??? I am using a 37 rear end with 39 backing plates.

Thanks for the pictures.

 

I took the A crossmember out because it would interfere with the torque tube and I didn't want to cut it. It also is not necessary once you have the F1 crossmember in place.

The wishbone is a 1932 wishbone.

 

Thanks for the pic, man that is tight on the tube.
Something tells me I might be converting to cross steer. Won't know for sure until I try to drop it in....

 

Reds headers makes flathead headers for different frame and steering box combinations

 

Are you using an 8BA or 49AB? Two different animals with respect to location, etc.

 

I'm running a 8ba.

 

If you are using a stock Model A rear end and torque tube, you would end up exactly where we did and with the same problem. If you make the angle of the steering shaft steeper, you may be able to clear the rear exhaust port by being above it but you would likely be rubbing the lower rear corner of the head. Also, it felt uncomfortable to us when we mocked it up like that...steering wheel was too flat. If you are using a longer torque tube then you can move engine forward but then have to deal with previously mentioned fan clearance issues.

 

Nitrobrother, I agree mate, I just thought you guys would like to see a definition of what a book in 1952 claims an AV8 was in the authors eyes as the question was raised about what constituted an AV8.
My spin is an A frame with an A body and early V8 BUT that's just me.
However any model A with a V8 no matter what chassis is used is by definition a AV8.
All of the posted model A's in my eyes are by definition an AV8 and are all bitchin
Whatever your view of the definition, if model A's are continued to be built to the style and standard as posted in this thread and if this thread continues to inspire and educate young guys to build their versions then it's well worth the trouble of posting
I for one am very thankful for the OP in starting the thread and everyone else for contributing and sharing their knowledge of building these cars, the pictures alone are worth a thousand words
Keep em coming boys

Jay


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I'm going to run a t5 and open drive banjo. Yes I know not "traditional" but I think it will make for a better driver in the long run. I can live with converting to cross steer, but an electric fan is out of the question. So is an electric fuel pump.

 

Hey mad mechanic , thanks for the post of the a-v8 book , great info , any idea if it's available in reprint ? Also your right on with the definition of the a-v8 "tomato / tomata " " potato / potata " no matter how you pronounce it , it's all HOT ROD in my book !

 

Thanks Mad Mechanic for posting the info about the book! It's available at amazon.com for $11,- plus shipping.

 

What's wrong with the electric fuel pump? They are a lot older than you think. The Autopulse 500 was available as early as 1946 if not before and the 200 model I have seen advertised as early as 1927.

 

Nothing wrong with them, but given the choice I would rather have a mechanical. My build is going to have the outside and inside appearence of a stock "A" but with the flatty nestled under the hood looking like its been there since the car was new. Thats why I would really like to keep the stock steering box so my headlight switch can stay where its at, but something tells me this may not happen.

 

That was also my intent. I wanted it all to look old or factory, so I used all old ford metal for the front motor mounts and trans mount. I didn't want to use square tubing for fear of it looking out of place.

 

I want to see some more AV8's.......so here's a bump!

 

Heres mine..

 

Okay - I'll play.....
Here's my AV8.
'30 coupe still using the original cowl tank; 59a flattie with twin 97's on an old Fenton; '39 trans; '40 rear; '40 wheels & firestones; '40 brakes; A steering box. No plastic, no billet, no T5, no electric fuel pump, no alternator, no electric fan (no fan at all actually) - and no mufflers!
Is that a traditional enough AV8?

 

I used the stock A steering box (upgraded with shorty pitman arm & needle roller kit) and A column etc.
I lowered and moved the box back 1.5" and down a tad. This cleared the rear LH header pipe. Put in a column drop extension and shortened the column nearly 4" and fit a '40 steering wheel. With the stightly lower seat height (for roof chop head clearance) the driving position is real comfy. FYI I moved the front crossmember forward 1.5" for more room from Rad to firewall.

 

...that is traditional enough for me!! great coupe...

 

I've posted before but here is the latest sedan project for my brother





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moving the box bown and back might help me out, but I am keeping the fenders and hood on this build so unless I stretch the hood a bit the cross member will stay where its at.
Nice coupe, Im trying very hard to find something non traditional about it..and trying and trying..... A HA! found it, your exhaust pipe is made from Japaneese metal, so its not traditional

 

I have one question, new to this AV8, will a V8 60 HP. bolt in a stock model A?. with just a rad. change. Looking for the easyest route. thanks for any info. Jack.

 

Yup, that'll do. Really dig the color.

HRH: This is an awesome shot! With each iteration of these projects, you need to pull them out and shoot the exact same angle. (Prob'ly ought to post this image over on your '34 build thread, too!)

 

My dad and myself taking first test run. He remembers riding in this very A in 1955. Pretty cool.

 

Oh no! Busted! The headers from Sacramento Vintage Ford were probably made in China too! OMG they'll have to go ....