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08-22-2004 04:59 PM #1
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new guy with a question
Hi, I'm Brad Jones. This is a great site you guys have here.
I have a 27 t bucket body and I want to build a frame for it. Can anyone point me in the right direction for the dimensions to build a frame from scratch?
Thank you in advance.
Brad
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08-22-2004 05:13 PM #2
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Welcome to CHR, Brad. The T-Pail guys will be along shortly to help you out with the frame specs.Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, Live for Today!
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08-22-2004 05:53 PM #3
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Welcome! There are plenty of t-bucket guys here to help you, several of them are building them as we speak.Go Hokies!!!!!! ACC CHAMPS '04,'07,'08
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08-22-2004 07:03 PM #4
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Contact these folks, they have a set of plans, and can supply any specialized components.
http://www.californiacustomroadsters.com/Your Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
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08-27-2004 12:29 AM #5
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Thanks Bob. One more question for you (OK 2! Should I be askin this in another forum) I have been reading some of the posts about front axles. Is there a difference between using a new drop axle rather than one from say a 37 ford or a 63 econoline as far as the way they work? OK, one more. I have also read about guys using motorcycle shocks and springs as coilovers. Will this work????
Thanks, Brad Jones
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08-27-2004 07:13 AM #6
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The motorcycle stuff isn't built for the weight of the T.
There are two axles from the '37 Ford, an I beam and a tube (V8 60 cars). Either one would mount with a transverse spring as will the aftermarket dropped axles. The biggest difference would be that the stock axle will make the front end sit higher unless you compensate with a raised, suicide front spring mount or a Z'd frame. Also the dropped axle will require modifying the steering arms.
The Econoline axle is made for two semi elliptic springs rather than the transverse spring. You could probably make a Rube Goldberg setup to hang it, but why?Your Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
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08-27-2004 08:46 AM #7
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why build a frame? you can buy one from Speedway in Lincoln,NE or MAS in St Paul,MN really cheap, they have everything you need.
good luck with your project.KEEP ON CRUISIN'
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