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06-18-2012, 09:29 AM | #1 |
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Model A body panel questions
I have a '31 5 window coupe that I'm going through. My coupe is a '60's hot rod survivor that neeeds the lower 2-4" replaced and new subrails. It's been chopped, and channeled and is pretty solid. I'm in the process of un-channeling it.
My biggest question right now deals with the rear inner wheel well. What I haven't been able to figure out is how deep is the recess for the rear quarter wheel wells is supposed to be? I think mine might have been tubbed a little because I have a rolled piece of steel that is about 3" wide and the inners are gone. I'm pretty sure it was done to add more room for a wider tire to fit a narrowed axle. The reason I'm asking is all the aftermarket panels I've found are flat with a small lip on the bottom (probably ties into the subrail) Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Mike |
06-18-2012, 12:06 PM | #2 |
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Re: Model A body panel questions
My coupe is in the same condition, I took some mearsurements from a stock coupe.
from inside wheel well to wheel well ... is 42" |
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06-18-2012, 11:09 PM | #3 |
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Re: Model A body panel questions
Now that is something we don't read about here! Please keep us informed as to the progress.
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06-19-2012, 06:11 AM | #4 |
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Re: Model A body panel questions
You may want to install the sub-rails first before tackling the wheel wells. I can take some pictures of my coupe and post. The wheelwell portion that is sold is is just the flat piece of the wheelwell, the wheelwell itself is inset at least 2-3 inches.
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06-19-2012, 06:48 AM | #5 |
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Re: Model A body panel questions
You might consider using the rear fenders to help set the location for the wheel wells. When I installed portions of new subrails and crossmembers in my Coupe, I had the body on the frame and used the frame as a jig to locate the subrails correctly. In turn, that set the width of the wheel wells which were new. The running boards and splash apron located the fenders which in turn helped located the wheel wells. Gar Williams
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06-19-2012, 08:11 PM | #6 |
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06-20-2012, 06:49 AM | #7 |
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Re: Model A body panel questions
I'm right about at the same stage.
For a sanity check, can you tell me approximately what this measurement is ? Tommy- |
06-20-2012, 07:11 AM | #8 |
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Re: Model A body panel questions
tommy what measurement do you need?
EDIT nevermind now i see ! i dont think any of the cars in the shop are solid enough to get that . i just use a fender to line things up .
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06-20-2012, 11:12 AM | #9 |
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I'll have to see if my fenders have enough metal in this area to line it up.
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06-20-2012, 07:57 PM | #10 |
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Re: Model A body panel questions
The passenger side measures 1-1/8", the drivers side is a little less. Both have had patch panels installed years ago.
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06-21-2012, 01:39 PM | #11 |
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Re: Model A body panel questions
Oh thanks 31apickup.
I'll use that as a guide. Thanks again, Tommy- |
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