11-10-2011, 11:07 PM | #1 |
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1937 frame
Does anyone have anything that SHOWS the differences between a 1937 convertible frame and closed car frames?? I have descriptions, but I can't see any differences when I look at frames?? Thanx PG
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11-10-2011, 11:37 PM | #2 |
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Re: 1937 frame
PG, I don't have anything that shows the differences but have two thoughts:
Contact Westcott who makes fiberglass bodies and ask him. He has picture specs of early Ford frames on his website. Also, have you checked for those specs on frame differences in the 1937 Ford book published by the EFV8C/A?
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11-11-2011, 01:51 AM | #3 |
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Re: 1937 frame
PG, check this link to Westcott. This bluepring shows the crossmember with text identifying it as the convertible piece. I'm not sure of all the years it was used, but it is on my '38 convertible also.
http://www.wescottsauto.com/WebCatal...ram1935-40.pdf
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11-11-2011, 08:24 AM | #4 |
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Re: 1937 frame
PG, as ford38v8 said, there is an extra crossmember to provide additional support at the rear of the cowl where the door jambs with the door hinges mount. I also remember reading where the frames or X members are 1 gage thicker steel on open cars and station wagons. My 39 conv has the extra supports by the cowl.
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11-11-2011, 08:32 AM | #5 |
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Re: 1937 frame
Yes, the open car frames are a thicker gauge. 1/2 ton commercial frames are also the thicker gauge and can be substituted if you don't have an original open car frame by adding the body mounts to the outside of the frame rails. I did this and it worked well.
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11-12-2011, 04:48 PM | #6 |
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11-15-2011, 07:57 AM | #7 |
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Re: 1937 frame
PG, If you go to www.precisioncoachworks.com and click Ford parts then Ford parts catalog and scroll down to the photo section you will see the cowl supports- part # pc113/114. They are riveted between the frame and crossmember as shown in the wescott frame drawing. Jim
http://www.precisioncoachworks.com When you get to the Ford parts catalog page you have to scroll down a bit as there is a large blank space at the top. |
11-16-2011, 04:22 PM | #8 |
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Re: 1937 frame
Great, I see those items. I see about where they go on that diagram but how do they mount onto the frame Thanx PG
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11-17-2011, 08:23 AM | #9 |
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Re: 1937 frame
PG, I'm pretty sure that they are riveted to the frame and crossmember.
I'll look tonight to see for sure. Jim |
11-17-2011, 09:09 AM | #10 |
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Re: 1937 frame
my 37 frame has lots of holes in it that arent used....i bet the holes for the rivets are already there
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