Thread: Cross member from 95 Roadmaster in 1937

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Originally Posted by Mutt's37Buick

I would not be able to use the 95 steer box because it normally resides where the 37 frame passes through and supports the front bumper.

You're making this more difficult than it needs to be. DO NOT mix and match steering components. Use everything from the '95 and bridge over or under the steering box with a "U" (or upside down "U" or lateral "U") of 1 1/2" x 3" or 2" x 3" or 2" x 4" or whatever material closely matches the frame dimensions at that point, to connect the rear and front parts of the '37 frame.

Originally Posted by Mutt's37Buick

Will it work for me to cut rectangular slots half way up from the bottom of the 37 frame and half way down from top of the 95 cross member so it can be slid up into the frame?
I could then have the cross member welded to the frame.
Thanks

Again, seems like you're trying to make this more difficult than it is, but yeah, that'll work.
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Thanks for the feedback.
I'll take another look and try to use the 95 steer box.
I'm trying to keep the original 37 cross member in place for rigidity and to support the radiator.
Thanks

Originally Posted by techinspector1

You're making this more difficult than it needs to be. DO NOT mix and match steering components. Use everything from the '95 and bridge over or under the steering box with a "U" (or upside down "U" or lateral "U") of 1 1/2" x 3" or 2" x 3" or 2" x 4" or whatever material closely matches the frame dimensions at that point, to connect the rear and front parts of the '37 frame.


Again, seems like you're trying to make this more difficult than it is, but yeah, that'll work.
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Originally Posted by Mutt's37Buick

I'm trying to keep the original 37 cross member in place for rigidity and to support the radiator.
Thanks

I understand. Build the bridge, then cut out the part of the '37 frame that interferes with the '95 box. Everything stays aligned. No problem.
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I apologize if these seem like simple questions, but this is the first project car I've built:
1) I assume I will set up the front suspensionwith the engine and frontmetal removed.
If so, then how to you take into account the weight removed weight when setting up the height of the front cross member in the frame?
2) I have been told it is preferred to remove the body to weld in the rear suspension in the frame. Similarly, how do you take into account the weight of the body when setting the height of the rear suspension?
3) Do you set up the front suspension, or rear, first or do you set up them together?
Thanks
Mutt