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Hot Rods Model A tudor body question

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by oj, Mar 18, 2011.

  1. oj
    Joined: Jul 27, 2008
    Posts: 6,588

    oj
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    The rear inner wheel wells need replaceing, the car is going to be open wheeled and no back seat. Can i use the roadster wheel well or do i have to stick with the tudor because of interior structural things?
    I'd prefer the roadster because it is more interesting to look at.
    Thanks oj
     
  2. Deuce Roadster
    Joined: Sep 8, 2002
    Posts: 9,519

    Deuce Roadster
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    I do not know about the Model A ... but it is quite common to use coupe/roadster wheelwells in a 32 sedan :D
     
  3. Just Gary
    Joined: Oct 9, 2002
    Posts: 5,802

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    OJ,
    I believe you could use roadster wheelwells to patch sedans and tubs, but not vice-versa. Here are a few considerations:

    1. Roadster wheelwells are complete half-circles. Tudor wheelwells are only about 3/8 of a circle.

    2. Tudor bodys and their wheelwells flare outward (they get wider) as you move up from the subrails. Roadsters' wheelwells are more-if not completely- vertical.

    3. Tudor wheelwells have an odd-shaped bulge to clear the spring and mechanical brakes. Roadsters don't have the bulge- instead, they have three stiffening ribs arranged in a fan-shape.

    Hope this helps.
    -Gary
     

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