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Miles in MN · 10-14-2017, 03:07 PM

Like everything else, a lot of these decisions are based on personal preference. I have a 1928 Fordor that retains the solid front mount and I think it is fine. It smooths out at the sweet RPM spot just like the cars with the spring loaded yoke. If you aren't concerned with authenticity the Ford Service Bulletins show how to modify the solid crossmember to work with the later flexible front mount. In my experience many many 1928 cars got that modification at some point in their service. I think it is generally accepted that the design was changed to reduce vibration, and it does for much of the operating RPM range.

10-14-2017, 03:07 PM	#2
Miles in MN Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 45	Re: 1928 Ford Frame with solid front crossmember Like everything else, a lot of these decisions are based on personal preference. I have a 1928 Fordor that retains the solid front mount and I think it is fine. It smooths out at the sweet RPM spot just like the cars with the spring loaded yoke. If you aren't concerned with authenticity the Ford Service Bulletins show how to modify the solid crossmember to work with the later flexible front mount. In my experience many many 1928 cars got that modification at some point in their service. I think it is generally accepted that the design was changed to reduce vibration, and it does for much of the operating RPM range.