Thread: Got a new project w/ some questions

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So is that a good price for a frame then??

Unless you're a Shriner and want to build a clown car like the #3 picture in Uncle Bob's post (the Model A on an S10 frame), you need to decide upon your direction before a frame is made/purchased. A frame choice for a fenderless car is significantly different than a frame for a fendered car since the frame is visible on the fenderless style.

For a car with no fenders, a '32 frame looks really nice...but a stock '32 frame is too wide for a Model A body. Fortunately, you can buy the '32 side rails and add your own (or bought) crossmembers to make a nice-looking fame like the picture #1 in Bob's post.

IF you are using fenders, the look of the frame is not as big a deal BUT the frame must accept some way of mounting the fender brackets and the running boards. It takes some forethought.

You can buy a '32 frame set up to accept a Model A body (with the body mounts in the correct location) for under $4k....perhaps for under $3Kif you shop. You can buy the bare rails (no crossmembers) for under $1K from quite a few sources (try the 'Bay)

IT is much easier to use a frame that was built by someone who has done the task before and who has a frame jig to hold everything in place during welding.

Regarding an S10 frame, it ain't going to work without looking stupid. Late model frames have the engine mounted partially in front of the front axle...look at Bob's picture. Old cars have the engine behind the front axle. And, the late model suspensions are difficult to package in an attractive manner (with a few exceptions such as the Mustang II). Big, cumbersome A-arm designs dont fit the look of an older car.

The correct frame will make the rest of the project much smoother and more fun. Call the guys at the link you posted and ask them for a quote for the frame and options that you want. Their $895 Model A frame appears to be without engine/trans mounts, and several other things but ask them....they'll be glad to give you a price. Hope this helps.

Mike in Tucson

But from where? Do you guys have any recommendations on who to buy from?

That pic with the s-10 frame looks pretty funny

I know a guy that just bought one of these. I went and looked at it and it was square, I'd add some fish plates though. Then you can buy the biscuit style engine mounts and a tranny crossmember. Body mounts are easy if you can weld and if you can't you might as well learn if you're building a car. The rest of the components can all be bought in kit form from a place like Speedway. Just an opinoin, a lot of these guys will know a lot more.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/New-Hot-Rod-T-Buc...QQcmdZViewItem

Sean

Originally Posted by mudbog42

But from where? Do you guys have any recommendations on who to buy from?

Pete & Jake's http://www.peteandjakes.com/

Pete and Jakes does nice work! Starting with the frame and steering, and suspension all done, gives you a big head start!