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34pickup · 12-10-2016, 12:42 PM

I thought this had been asked before but I can't find it so I will ask now.
Does anyone make an EXACT reproduction of the 32 Ford front crossmember? Every one I see is a hot rod version without the motor mount area on it.

deuce_roadster · 12-10-2016, 01:56 PM

You might see over on the HAMB board if one for sale, they seem to like to remove stock ones and put in a model A front x member to lower it. They also like to chop a hole in the floor and put in a Model A rear x member to install a quick change. So you might find or advertise for one.

34pickup · 12-10-2016, 02:39 PM

Thanks. Yeah, I have been watching the classifieds over there. Just missed on I think.

tubman · 12-10-2016, 03:42 PM

Precision Coachworks in Billerica, Massachusets used to be a good source for stuff like this. Unfortunately the owner passed a few years ago. I believe that some one else out there took over at least a part of the former operation. I search on the H.A.M.B. for "Precision Coachworks" may provide a clue.

34pickup · 12-12-2016, 10:20 AM

Bumping this back to the top to see if anyone has any information.

hotrodA · 12-12-2016, 06:58 PM

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Good used ones come up from time to time on both the HAMB and that beloved auction site. I have paid as little as $20 for an uncut one (2 years ago). But you have to act fast.

PM Charlie Burchett @ Gene's Hot Rod Parts or Michael Driskell @ 35FordTN on here.

qmdv · 12-12-2016, 09:31 PM

I have never seen a repo. I put in a Model A front crossmember in my Ford Rails. Wish I had just repaired the stock one.

Tim

rotorwrench · 12-12-2016, 09:32 PM

It's too bad that American Stamping hasn't tried to make the V8 version and the K-members. The Vern Tardel K-Member isn't a bad piece but it wasn't intended to be a reproduction so much as an alternative that was already modified to fit the model A frame. Ford made 4-cylinder versions and the later V8 version and they are just a little bit different. There ares still originals out there but the price has gone up over the years.

12-10-2016, 12:42 PM	#1
34pickup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Huntsville Al Posts: 1,526	1932 front crossmember I thought this had been asked before but I can't find it so I will ask now. Does anyone make an EXACT reproduction of the 32 Ford front crossmember? Every one I see is a hot rod version without the motor mount area on it. __________________ Matt 24:36-41

12-10-2016, 01:56 PM	#2
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,800	Re: 1932 front crossmember You might see over on the HAMB board if one for sale, they seem to like to remove stock ones and put in a model A front x member to lower it. They also like to chop a hole in the floor and put in a Model A rear x member to install a quick change. So you might find or advertise for one.

12-10-2016, 02:39 PM	#3
34pickup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Huntsville Al Posts: 1,526	Re: 1932 front crossmember Thanks. Yeah, I have been watching the classifieds over there. Just missed on I think. __________________ Matt 24:36-41

12-10-2016, 03:42 PM	#4
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,312	Re: 1932 front crossmember Precision Coachworks in Billerica, Massachusets used to be a good source for stuff like this. Unfortunately the owner passed a few years ago. I believe that some one else out there took over at least a part of the former operation. I search on the H.A.M.B. for "Precision Coachworks" may provide a clue.

12-12-2016, 10:20 AM	#5
34pickup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Huntsville Al Posts: 1,526	Re: 1932 front crossmember Bumping this back to the top to see if anyone has any information. __________________ Matt 24:36-41

12-12-2016, 06:58 PM	#6
hotrodA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rogersville, TN Posts: 797	Re: 1932 front crossmember Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Good used ones come up from time to time on both the HAMB and that beloved auction site. I have paid as little as $20 for an uncut one (2 years ago). But you have to act fast. PM Charlie Burchett @ Gene's Hot Rod Parts or Michael Driskell @ 35FordTN on here. Last edited by hotrodA; 12-12-2016 at 07:06 PM.

12-12-2016, 09:31 PM	#7
qmdv Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Payette, ID Posts: 935	Re: 1932 front crossmember I have never seen a repo. I put in a Model A front crossmember in my Ford Rails. Wish I had just repaired the stock one. Tim

12-12-2016, 09:32 PM	#8
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,426	Re: 1932 front crossmember It's too bad that American Stamping hasn't tried to make the V8 version and the K-members. The Vern Tardel K-Member isn't a bad piece but it wasn't intended to be a reproduction so much as an alternative that was already modified to fit the model A frame. Ford made 4-cylinder versions and the later V8 version and they are just a little bit different. There ares still originals out there but the price has gone up over the years.