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Hotrodvideo · 02-06-2011, 10:14 PM

Get the "bible", "How to Build a Traditional Ford Hot Rod" by Mike Bishop & Vern Tardel.
I built 2 Av8's using the book.

Speedway sells an open drive conversion for the banjo rear. Or, sell that rear and get a truck rear that is already open drive.

Boxing the frame depends on the condition of the frame and what engine you are using.
If you are using a flathead and the frame is nice, you probably don't need to box it.
I used Vern Tardel's '32 K member repro shortened to fit a Model A frame with the Model A crossmember. I boxed my frame because it wasn't that nice to start with.

Yes you could also use the X member out of a '33 to '36 Ford but that will require a lot of cutting and fitting & welding and you'll have to use a '39 trans.

My roadster is my avatar picture, I have other pics in my profile also.

02-06-2011, 10:14 PM	#3
Hotrodvideo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 316	Re: A-V8 Roadster Get the "bible", "How to Build a Traditional Ford Hot Rod" by Mike Bishop & Vern Tardel. I built 2 Av8's using the book. Speedway sells an open drive conversion for the banjo rear. Or, sell that rear and get a truck rear that is already open drive. Boxing the frame depends on the condition of the frame and what engine you are using. If you are using a flathead and the frame is nice, you probably don't need to box it. I used Vern Tardel's '32 K member repro shortened to fit a Model A frame with the Model A crossmember. I boxed my frame because it wasn't that nice to start with. Yes you could also use the X member out of a '33 to '36 Ford but that will require a lot of cutting and fitting & welding and you'll have to use a '39 trans. My roadster is my avatar picture, I have other pics in my profile also.