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i want to build a a 28-31 ford sedan but i cant find nothing around for sale will one of those fiberglass bodies fit a s-10 frame i think i've heard of ppl doin that. and if so what year truck and and where can i get som info on that type of build???
No, but you can build a Model A frame out of 2"X4" rectagular tubing. That way you can look for front suspension pieces and an 8" or 9" Ford rear end from a salvage yard--Bronco's are about the right length for Model A's. If you do it that way, you can save a lot of money. I got started building my first street rod (a '29 Ford roadster) by fabricating a tubular frame.
You can buy a '28 - '31 perimeter frame, with just front and rear cross members pretty cheap from TCI, $729. Why screw around with a worn out S10 that may have been in one or more major accidents or rusty.
http://www.totalcostinvolved.com/pro...fm?prodID=1071
Or as rumrumm say, build your own, but only if you have good welding skills.
If you own a plasma cutter and a mig welder, it will work.:LOL:
An S10 frame is the wrong size, wrong shape, wrong weight - and it has an ugly front suspension under a vintage rod. Other than that, it will work fine.
don't know who here still has the pic of that gold and black Model A on the S10 frame, but it is the prime example of why not. I had thought about building a fendered fiberglass body to fit an S10 frame, but the cost of body materials, would outweigh the cost of having a good frame done for a good looking body.
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Originally Posted by Henry Rifle
Other then that, is there anything wrong with an S10 frame?:eek: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL:
Dave,
Actually, it's a great frame . . . for a S10 pickup or blazer.
Look on www.fordbarn.com if you want a steel body.
S-10 frames fit best under a 46-52 Fat Fendered Ford, Chevy or Plymouth. The IFS is set back too far for a Model A. And no, you can't change it. The steering box is ahead of the front wheels. Look on my website and you'll see what I mean.
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Pictures speak
I don't know, it's kinda CUTE. And if you had a big red nose and floppy feet, you could probably pick up some extra money workng at the circus. :D :D :D :D
Don
Funny part is, someone actually HAS that car in their garage. :eek: :eek:
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Worse! As you can probably tell, I pulled that pic off an ebay listing, a couple years ago.................and he was actually getting bids on it beyond the value of the body shell!!!!
Looks like he had a 6 foot tape measure for the wheel base .
Sick i had the same thought for my 31 sedan and really couldn't find alot of information on the net . I seen a few forums that had same questions but really no definate answer. I guess if someone has the talent you could mod one in to fit . The Model A is very narrow in front and it would take some cutting . Now i have also heard where they used the back half of frame and subbed it in for the rear end set up. I will agree though that the front suspension would look like a mustang ll and it really has the wrong asthetic for a Hot Rod .
Build your own frame really simply for a Model A frame is flat with just one angle in the rear .