1928 Chevy Sratch Built Frame

one of the only places I can think of, TCI

http://www.totalcostinvolved.com/productdet.cfm?ProdID=1081

 

Got the frame horns from brookville, and the front end is speedway. Thanks man.

Thanks man, ya i take pride in my work, but i want it right so ill work with my freind and get them addressed.

So adding a link like the above picture would make this work? Ill add boxing plates to the frame but starting over in the rears not an option.



Thanks guys, like i said this is my first early hot rod frame so ive learned alot and Im continuing to learn. One day i hope to be good enough to start my own shop...

Thanks again

Justin

 

damn man that frame looks bad ***! i wish my 28 chevy frame looked that professional

 

No offense but I do not understand this comment. A dozen or more folks pointed out the obvious errors in the ch***is, several of whom are professional hot rod and race car builders yet you aspire to do the same? Thats like saying Damn, I wish I was Ben Rothlisburger today!

The OP is on the right track, but even he admitted his inexperience and errors.

 

"Live and learn" right? The goal is to learn from them. Im no professional Nor do i claim to be, Everyone has to start some where....

Justin

 

Yes and you are taking the input like an adult. You will do fine, just listen to guys like ElPolacko and Datinman. They are pros that know their ****.

 

I will say that the OP's open-mindedness to input from folks who have so much to contribute really makes this thread. He, as well as many of us, can learn a lot, simply by reading here. Thanks to all for the civil and informational posting.

 

Yes thanks to everyone, and for the record i ask ElPolacko in a "pm" to check this out and give my input and that a very much appereicate.

Justin

 

I was going to say yikes! about the c-notch, but that's covered. (And such a beefy crossmember behind it?)
I was going to double yikes! about the radius roda and the front mount for them metal to metal, no bush, no compliance for movement etc, but i think that's covered.

I think the frame is too wide at the front. When fully loaded it looks like it will hit the shackles?

So much welding to make those rear kickups scares me too. They should at least be fish-plated.

 

Yes, the extra link and bushings where your bones meet the frame is what it would take to make this a sound suspension.

 

Ok thanks

JUstin

 

My problem is the other way around. I wish I knew when to stop. My bucket ch***is is built like it's for the Military.

 

some more naging the panhard bar should be longer and mounted in the center
of the axletube.seen from the rear
The way its mounted now its going to pull the axle sideways creating bump
stear and selfstear

 

Heo, you are somewhat on track but for all intents and purposes the panhard rod in this case is a minor concern.

To the point, roll steer is possible but not bumpsteer, because the bar is not centered on the suspension and we are talking about a ladder bar or trailing arm rear suspension here. When using a panhard rod the center between it's mounting points become the roll center of the rear suspension. For most street applications we would like to see the bar centered in the middle of the car and on the same level as the rear axle at ride height.

 

My advice: Listen to ELpolacko.

He knows what he is talking about

 

definatly looks purdy! but im definatley payin attention to this thread. im boxin in my model A frame wih a small kickup. banjo rear end and im runnin the open driveline conversion so NO torque tube but i wanted to run the orgianl bones. oh and keepin the leaf in the back. i asked about the stock bones with no torqu tube, i just got told its all about the geometry. well i guess i need to get pics up of what im doin so these guys can tell me what the hell im doin wrong.

 

looks really good! definitely looks like you know what you are doin. I cant wait to see more.

 

Sorry for the long time bump but did you ever get your frame straightened out? I was going through my subscribed threads and just seeing if there is any updates?

 

If anyone wants to see the result of running no torque arm, here you go!

This was what I found under my '33 Ford pickup. Power was from a 283 only. The PO was a huckelberry, but this is why I was able to pick up this Ford for dirt cheap.

I'm tearing it all apart and building it a bit better. Anyway, here you go. Look at how badly the bones bent! And look at the resulting pinion angle! LOL.

 

I Recently added gussets to the frame but we havent added a torgue arm to it yet, I told the owner of it and when the body comes off next were going to add one. Heres some pictures of the gusset, and got body mounts on aswell...








Justin

 

Forgot about this thread, About 5 months ago I added a torque arm and and redid the front wishbone mounts. Also added shocks up front.

Anyways heres the pictures.














Justin