Narrowing a Model A frame ...

... I know this sounds insane but I have my reasons ...

Has anyone done this ??? Thanks, ScottV

 

I haven't. However, I have put all my Model A running gear (brake mechanicals included) into a Model TT frame, which is MUCH narrower (and parallel) . See the link in my signature for build pics.

 

Where's the insane part? ...


I could be wrong but I think the early Indy cars used narrowed car frames. I am pretty sure I saw one that used a 32 Stude frame narrowed a lot.

 

I narrowed an A front crossmember, pretty straight forward as one would expect.

 

Are you putting a Briggs and Stratton lawn mower engine in it?

 

This is true, lots of early Chevy frames were modified too. There are some good pictures in the 1844-1944 racing thread.

 

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How did the narrowing work out for you? Pictures?