This is my first build and I need some help with the frame. So far this is what I want to do to the frame and drivetrain, - I have and original 28-31 frame I am going to box the frame - I want to put a 4 inch z in the front and a 12 inch z in the rear. - I want a dropped I beam with hairpins I also want to run disk brakes that sometime I can put lincoln drum brake covers on. - I want to put a 4 link with most likely a 10 bolt rear end - For the engine I am thinking an sbc with a 6-71 blower and a 4 speed manual trans. First, question how does this combo sound? Second, where do is the best deal on the front end kits, I have been really looking at the Mr. Roadster shop front end kits. Third, I am thinking about building a frame bench so I can build and mock up the frame. I was thinking a frame bench would be good because I am in college and it could be awhile between working on it. Any comment would be greatly appreciated. thanks
doesn't match your screen name very well i'd probably go with something bigger than a 10 bolt for the rear though. unless you like setting up rear ends.
What Model A body style? An SBC with a blower sounds neat... but... why an small block chevy? Any particular reason? Disk brakes? I won't give you a hard time, but why not drum brakes? You might want to consider a hefty 9" Ford rearend for a blown motor. What transmission are you thinking of using? Better ALSO be hefty. Do a search in the HAMB alliance vendors for the parts you want. At least one, if not more will have the parts you desire. A frame table is a very good idea. There are some good articles here on that very subject. Some way of holding the dimensions of the frame while you're modifying it WILL be required.
First off I have a 29 tudor. Second I am thinking a sbc and a 10 bolt because my grandpa has both and will probably end up giving me both. Third I really don't know what I want to use for a trans yet. keep those comments coming thanks
Me personally I'd use a Olds rocket, Y-block Ford, Nailhead etc as my choice of mill. But hey if ya can get a good deal on it- why not, you only have to build the car to please yourself and no one else! If going with a Chevrolet mill, why not a T-10 or Muncie 4spd?
Tudors rule! PIctures??? We need pictures!! Do some research on the 10 bolt and make sure it will handle the power you going to put to it. Just because it's free doesn't mean it will get the job done. SBC. Nothing wrong with a free SBC! You will get some flack for the idea of using one, but I don't think anyone would give you flack for a FREE one. I say go for it! Great motor to learn your business on! Lots of parts available and they can still look traditional. I'm with them, geet a good transmission to transfer that power. You have TONS of options for an SBC power plant like that. Just don't buy any old thing though. Blown cars mean more power. So now we just need some pictures...
Here are some pictures of the body Has anyone ever used the pete and jakes complete front end kits before, hows the quality, do you get everything, was it worth the price? ( http://peteandjakes.com/superbell/completeFrontPackages.html) thanks
Call Riley Automotive @ 1-800-530-7636, Ask for a guy named Eric - he can point you in the right direction. Riley Automotive ia also an alliance vendor. Good luck on your build.
I second that motion!!!!! Eric RULES! He's a HAMBer and a great person to deal with! He ships fast and his prices are great too. He will have tons of answer for you as well. That sure is a shiney front end. Nice complete body by the way! Great start!
My advice to you on this build - Cause you sound exactly like I did about five years ago: You want to do as much research as possible before you decide what components you are gonna use. A real traditional car shouldn't really use a 10 bolt rear axle. It shouldn't have disc brakes. For a car that weighs as much as a Model A - you definately do not need disc brakes. (I drove a big*** '65 Pontiac Catalina with 4 wheel drum brakes for 5 years - it stopped just fine.) But if you want to build a driver that looks halfway traditional that's a different story. About a quarter of the way through my project I decided that I was gonna go full traditional instead of halfway. I am 100% happy I decided this. It is a little more expensive in some aspects, but its worth it. And it was a ton of fun learning the old way to do things instead of the new way. Just my two cents.
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