32 frame with a model "A" cross member

I'm putting a model A cross member in my 32 frame. Does anyone have any pictures of how they installed thiers or technical advice.

 

Here's a link to Rolf's build site. There's a condensed verison in tech archives.
http://www.classicroad.com/modelA/frame.htm

 

Square the rails up and put some temporary crossmembers in to keep everything straight while you work. Then measure, cut, and weld in the model A crossmembers.

It's pretty straight forward. I like to weld the cross members to the frame, then box it afterwards.

 

I like to set them a little forward from the the stock position.The caster plus a dropped axle will move the wheel back. Putting the crossmember a little forward looks better as the wheel is then near it's stock position. It looks a little better still if it is moved a bit more forward.
I suggest 3/4" to 1"

 

I forgot to say I was looking for information on the rear cross member. I already setup the front. Thanks for info.

 

Very common to put an "A" crossmember in the front, not so much the rear..........

 

When you run a quick change in the rear you need to run the model A rear cross member to clear the rear end. That's why I'm running the "A" cross member.

 

I'm not at the shop untill Tuesday. But I have a A rear crossmember in my car, if you need any measurements feel free call me. Send a PM for my number.

Here's a link to my chassis-

http://picasaweb.google.com/112820619618561770062/Wanted32Ford#

 

Require a little more information on your build...... Your QC, are you running original '40 Ford axles with the cast brackets for the shackles or is it a new QC wih 9" Ford axles without any brackets ? The placement of the rear cross member will be slightly different for each application.....

 

Candy-Man I have a old Halibran magnesium QC. I also have magnesium side bell adapters so I can run 9" ford axels. I'll be welding on spring perches.

 

Thanks for the info skidman. I have a new boxed frame.

 

actually, it's very common if a quickchange is being used.

from my experience, you have to either box the frame first or extend the crossmember to make it wide enough. the aftermarket "stock" crossmembers are a bit wider so you won't have to.

here is a thread by Bass who did one. his frame is a work of art.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=263380

 

Here's a Model A rear crossmember in a 34' chassis which is very similiar.

 

The angle of the rear cross member is level. I pie cut the frame where it starts to kick up 1" bringing the rear rails where the crossmember attaches up 4" to bring the car lower.

 

Our build with stock '40 axles and 32" tall rear tires....

 

Having the rear radius rods V in acts as a axle locator, similiar to a traingulated 4 link setup.

 

Thanks for all the info. The pictures are always a huge help.

 

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