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I have seen that done, but I want to lower the rear end as much as possible with the smallest amount of kick/Z in the frame.
Yep that is what I did, I will take a few more photos of the cowl once I have it all cleaned up nicely!
Not yet, I need to channel the floor pan structure then I will bolt and weld the rest of the body together to place on the chassis. At that point...
That looks great, would you happen to have a photo of the axle and the frame all set up? without the bed on. I am thinking of doing pretty much...
That is an original 32k member that I cut up to fit the model a frame, per the Tardel book. It happened to be a 4 cylinder k-member that I picked...
So I have been busy working on the model A. Among many things I, Trimmed the k member to fit and channelled the firewall 3 3/4" over the frame....
Thank you guys, this has been helpful! @kkarlsrud That link is amazing, what a build! @jim1932 haha that is awesome! too funny I found my k...
I have been searching but have not found a thread on Model A frames. Does anyone know of one? if so can you point me in that direction. I am...
I've been down sick for a few days, keeping me from the truck.. But I headed down to Massachusetts and picked up the 1940 Banjo rear end. I was...
Oh Nice, I was wondering what you had done, haha. I saw your picture, and notice the engine was further back.. figured the frame was a bit longer..
Thank you guys, Yes I am planning on running the model A spring on the 1940 axle, with a reversed eyelid and a few less springs. That should...
So I Have my first question.. I am running a 1940 rear end. The spring perches are behind the axle. Is there a reason I cannot keep it this...
Thank you, Yep I am familiar with his book picked up a copy when I started to research the build!
So I just wanted to say Hello, I am new to this board and the early hot rod world.. I have been building motorcycles and working on pre '84...
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