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PO51 · 08-18-2017, 02:33 PM

When someone refers to a "Short Wheelbase" AA what length of wheelbase are they talking about? What is the wheelbase on a regular Model A?

Chris Haynes · 08-18-2017, 02:53 PM

Short is 131 1/2". Long is 157". Long wheelbase appeared in June 1930.

Steve Plucker · 08-18-2017, 03:04 PM

There were four known Model AA Wheelbases:

112" for Drop Center Chassis; 131.5", 140", 157".

Just what the 140" were for...I do not know...3 produced in the USA in 1932.

But a majority were as Chris says.

Pluck

Pluck

Neil Wilson · 08-18-2017, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PO51

What is the wheelbase on a regular Model A?

A chassis is 103" wheel base.

john charlton · 08-19-2017, 03:29 PM

In Europe a 114" wheel base was also available . In England they were mostly used in the "carriage trade" high class taxis with coachbuilt bodies . In France some used as longer wheel base depot hacks in the produce trade . One was for sale in Uk a few years back . I got underneath to have a look . It had a regular but extended 103 1/2" frame with a short covered jackshaft mounted with an extra cross member . I should have taken some pics DRAT !!! The only reference in the English parts book that I can find is for the longer muffler system . More useless informatiun !!!

John in waiting for wet and wind from ex hurricane "Gert" Suffolk County England .

Juggler · 08-20-2017, 02:34 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by john charlton

In Europe a 114" wheel base was also available . In England they were mostly used in the "carriage trade" high class taxis with coachbuilt bodies . In France some used as longer wheel base depot hacks in the produce trade . One was for sale in Uk a few years back . I got underneath to have a look . It had a regular but extended 103 1/2" frame with a short covered jackshaft mounted with an extra cross member . I should have taken some pics DRAT !!! The only reference in the English parts book that I can find is for the longer muffler system . More useless informatiun !!!

John in waiting for wet and wind from ex hurricane "Gert" Suffolk County England .

This one Dad?

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08-18-2017, 02:33 PM	#1
PO51 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 274	AA question When someone refers to a "Short Wheelbase" AA what length of wheelbase are they talking about? What is the wheelbase on a regular Model A?

08-18-2017, 02:53 PM	#2
Chris Haynes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camarillo, CA and Pine Grove, CA Posts: 2,962	Re: AA question Short is 131 1/2". Long is 157". Long wheelbase appeared in June 1930. __________________ 1921 Runabout 1930 Tudor Early 1930 AA Speed costs money. How fast do you want to go?

08-18-2017, 03:04 PM	#3
Steve Plucker BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walla Walla, Washington USA Posts: 6,066	Re: AA question There were four known Model AA Wheelbases: 112" for Drop Center Chassis; 131.5", 140", 157". Just what the 140" were for...I do not know...3 produced in the USA in 1932. But a majority were as Chris says. Pluck Pluck

08-19-2017, 03:29 PM	#5
john charlton Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,343	Re: AA question In Europe a 114" wheel base was also available . In England they were mostly used in the "carriage trade" high class taxis with coachbuilt bodies . In France some used as longer wheel base depot hacks in the produce trade . One was for sale in Uk a few years back . I got underneath to have a look . It had a regular but extended 103 1/2" frame with a short covered jackshaft mounted with an extra cross member . I should have taken some pics DRAT !!! The only reference in the English parts book that I can find is for the longer muffler system . More useless informatiun !!! John in waiting for wet and wind from ex hurricane "Gert" Suffolk County England .