Model A Pickup just another build !

[bob w]

You're into the fun stuff now. Nice work.[cl

 

[05snopro440]

I'm curious, you haven't boxed the frame as is standard when putting any power in a Model A frame. Any reason why, or do you have a different plan?

 

[dmw56]

Haven't got to that point yet. I'll box the frame after I get the motor, trans mount and other stuff done first.

 

[dmw56]

I'm curious, you haven't boxed the frame as is standard when putting any power in a Model A frame. Any reason why, or do you have a different plan?

Found a set on eBay for $140 free shipping.

 

[dmw56]

Even with the 2" drop crossmember, one leaf removed, with no weight on it it still looks too high. Oh well we'll throw 1000lbs on it an see where it's at.

 

[Tripper]

Movin' right along!!! Drop a motor/tranny on top outta do the trick! [cl

BoB

 

[Old Iron]

It'll drop as soon as you install the engine, tranny and the rest of the parts.
Just remember, the springs will also settle after you drive it a bit.

 

[bob w]

On a cross leaf, buggy spring set up I usually see around a 1 1/2" drop from unloaded to loaded.

 

[dmw56]

Some fun stuff from Speedway. Rear coilover kit with radius rods. Afco springs come in cute little bags!

 

[dmw56]

Mocked up the rear end. I need to remove the rear tires and wheels from the 34 for the truck since I took off the fronts.

 

[dmw56]

I'm going to use the tires and wheels off the 34 Coupe for the truck. I have ordered front tires for the 34 to use with the 40 Ford wheels and caps I've had for years. I'll order rear tires in a couple months.

 

[earthman]

...Wide whites!

 

[dmw56]

...Wide whites!

Yes, and real one. No grinding this time!

 

[dmw56]

I guess I need to see if I can get this thing running!?! Then transplant it?

 

[05snopro440]

Haven't got to that point yet. I'll box the frame after I get the motor, trans mount and other stuff done first.

Ah, I've always seen them boxed before installing the engine and trans mounts. Curious to see how your way works out!

Found a set on eBay for $140 free shipping.

That's a good deal. Mine I got from Wolfe's Metal Fabrication. They've got tabs on them so you clamp them to the outside of the frame and have a nice outside corner fillet.

Even with the 2" drop crossmember, one leaf removed, with no weight on it it still looks too high. Oh well we'll throw 1000lbs on it an see where it's at.

What spring are you using? The general rule is that shackles should be 45° at ride height. You look to be in that ballpark now. I wonder if you're going to end up with too much shackle angle with the body, engine, radiator full of coolant, etc. Meaning is your spring the right length for your axle?

 

[dmw56]

I want to the engine and transmission crossmembers to bolt to the outside channels so I will box around them. I don't know if thanks the right way to do it but I guess I could use nutserts also.

The shackle angle has me concerned also! It's a 33.5" spring and is what Speedway recommended for this axle. The only other one close is way to short.

 

[05snopro440]

I want to the engine and transmission crossmembers to bolt to the outside channels so I will box around them. I don't know if thanks the right way to do it but I guess I could use nutserts also.

The shackle angle has me concerned also! It's a 33.5" spring and is what Speedway recommended for this axle. The only other one close is way to short.

I wouldn't trust nutserts in that application. That's what weld bungs are for.

I'll check my shackle angles on my axle. It's assembled but not installed.

 

[05snopro440]

Mine are about 15° with the axle sitting out of the car. Stepping on it rapidly increases their angle. Since it's a leaf spring, it probably increases less with increased load at some point. Curious to see what your shackle angle does with more weight on it.

 

[dmw56]

Put the rear tires on just to check rear frame height. This is my tire and wheel choice for this week. It may change to some wider rear wheels.

 

[dmw56]

I tacked the rear shock mounts to the frame. At this point I'm trying to make a roller. The rear shock, radius rod mounts on this and are way off they point the pinion angle down when the shock mount is perpendicular with the frame.
I'll attend to that later.
I'm supposed to get my Studebaker back in a couple weeks and I need room to put it back together.