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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-27-2023, 10:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,397
Posted By rotorwrench
Re: Removing center crossmember

Sometimes a person has to drill the buck tail and not the head. I center on the buck tail as best I can and then drill down until approximately at the rail level. Use a good cold chisel to cut the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-14-2023, 06:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,397
Posted By rotorwrench
Re: Removing center crossmember

Ford used 1/4" rivets for most of the frame. The holes were drilled or punched to be a bit larger (17/64" on most model A frames except early 1928 frames). If there are 3/16" rivets then use a 3/16"...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-29-2022, 02:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,397
Posted By rotorwrench
Re: Removing center crossmember

If the cross member flanges aren't bent then they ought to fit up tight with the frame rails. That's why I bolt them up before installing the first rivet. Use clamps to pull any gaps up to snug and...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-29-2022, 10:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,397
Posted By rotorwrench
Re: Removing center crossmember

I use a hand operated belt sander if I need to level the top off a bit. Sometimes it's easier to get at the buck tail than the head so a person has to be more careful with drilling a buck tail. It...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-28-2022, 09:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,397
Posted By rotorwrench
Re: Removing center crossmember

It's important to have good quality drill bits in sizes that allow a person to choose a size that is no larger than the original shank diameter. I use cobalt bits for steel rivets. Center punch the...
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