Where to get a 31 model A front crossmember?

I would like to get a new front crossmember, anybody steer me in the dierection of a new repro or 1 with some caster built in? Thanks

 

I'm thinking speedway motors.

 

*****in.

 

I sell the stamped ones for boxed frames
$75.00
PM me

 

Yep about 50.00. I just make my own, check the Tech archive for info.

 

Thanks for all the replies but I was hoping to find a origonal appearing member, I will just fix mine if I cant find something that resembles origonal.

 

LRS Inc.,
www.streetrodderstuff.com/aparts.htm

 

This is what I was talking about.

 

Check out the vender areas at fordbarn.com or ahooga.com for original stuff. Snyder's used to have an online catalog, as did TAM's, MAC's and so forth. Bert's, in Denver, is one of the cheapes for original stuff, and is honest person to deal with, as is Walt at Snyder's. I think *****in, Ch***is Engineering, Speedway are just a few of the street rod vendors that handle this part, but an original that looks good, is still probably available at Bert's. Ebay has them at times in the Model A section there. Cl***ifieds at ahooga and fordbarn may net something as well.
Good luck in finding what you want,
Huey

 

I'd get the one Ch***is Engineering sells. You can use it in a stock frame, you don't get a cut down to width unit that requires boxing and riding on a **** weld like TCI sells. This one is wide enough to fit into the stock rails.

It's got the caster built into it, and it's a nice part, also has an additional inch of drop built into it.

So far I've used 3 of these....no problems. Don't remember what they sell for now, but a call will get you a free catalog. The rest of the stuff they sell is right on also.

Personally, I'd avoid a stock Model A unit. All of them seem to have a lot of cracks and defects, and are made of thinner guage steel as well. Save them for the restorers who will not use anything bigger than 40 hp.

 

nevermind.

 

Just to add another option, I use the ones from American Stamping, they're about $73.00 also. They call it 1" drop, but I measured almost 1 1/2 lower than a stock A.

 

I will be boxing the frame but it will be inset 1/2' so I dont think yours will work as I would have to make up the difference in width, thanks

 

I am dealer for Ch***is Engineering as well.

 

You may get embarr***ed if you ask for Walt (Bratton) at (Don) Snyders

 

ok I need to be schooled. I know when an A crossmember is used in a Duece it drops it a little, but will the cross members talked about drop you an 1-1/12 more used in a duece ch***is?? Ive look for a flat front cross member that looks like a factory piece but only found one place and they will not be made again for a few more months.

 

Vaphead's fixen me up with the ch***is engineering unit that abone31 spoke of, thanks all

 

LOL, yeah, my mistake in not proofing first before hitting the enter ****on. Still, I think they would know who your are speaking of, even at Snyders.
Huey

 

In our shop we use the one manufactured by Deuce Factory. It has 7 degrees of caster built in and plenty of radiator clearance. 65.00 in our price sheet. We are dealers for most major manufacturers.