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Hot Rods model A style crossmembers

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by hugh m, May 20, 2009.

  1. hugh m
    Joined: Jul 18, 2007
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    from ct.

    Just took delivery on a set of '32 rails from Riley's. Now that I'm out of mad money ,looking for examples of fabricated Model A crossmembers for the front end. I know there has to be some on here, thanks.
     
  2. Kirk Hanning
    Joined: Feb 27, 2005
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    Not trying to tell you to buy more shtuff but....Brookville has a nice stamped Model A front crossmember for aout $70. You already know you'll have 1/2 of that into materials and the other 1/2 in time.
     
  3. I made these from 10 gauge at work. I figure theyd probably be lower than a stock model A crossmember by about 2"
    [​IMG]
     
  4. cadillacoffin
    Joined: May 30, 2007
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  5. FatCat over on the Rodding Roundtable made a nice looking A front crossmember from scratch.

    I think it's posted as a tech article.
     
  6. thunderbirdesq
    Joined: Feb 15, 2006
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    After fabbing the model a style front crossmember for my pickup, I can tell you that statement rings true! A lot of time wrapped up in that...

    You better pony up the thickness on those to 7 ga. or build some triangulation into them. They will bend and pinch the spring eventually. Ask me how I know...;)
     
  7. VAPHEAD
    Joined: May 13, 2002
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    here's the newest design I have..
    Full width,so you can put into the frame first.
     

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  8. sko_ford
    Joined: Sep 27, 2002
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    welder seires has one but i cant find it on dw's site
     
  9. cretin
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