The Ford Barn

Dholupko · 04-13-2025, 08:16 AM

My choke rod bares hard against the bottom of its firewall hole suggesting that the body is mounted too high or tipped back. A previous owner used 1/4” rubber spacers between the frame and body mounts. I’ve removed most of them but don’t seem to be getting the choke rod position to free up. I believe I’ve read that Victoria’s did not have wood block mounts. They only used the canvas strip between the body and frame. Can anyone lend suggestions as to what was used between the body and frame and how to align the two? My goal is to get my choke rod to run without interference with the hole in the firewall. It seems that I should shim up the rear of the body up to change the angle so that the firewall goes down as to relieve pressure on the choke rod.
For reference, the intake and carburetor are mounted correctly and my doors line up correctly (an indication that the body isn’t twisted).
Thanks in advance for your collective insight. Much appreciated!

04-13-2025, 08:16 AM	#1
Dholupko Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2024 Location: Brockport, New York Posts: 8	31’ Victoria body to frame mount My choke rod bares hard against the bottom of its firewall hole suggesting that the body is mounted too high or tipped back. A previous owner used 1/4” rubber spacers between the frame and body mounts. I’ve removed most of them but don’t seem to be getting the choke rod position to free up. I believe I’ve read that Victoria’s did not have wood block mounts. They only used the canvas strip between the body and frame. Can anyone lend suggestions as to what was used between the body and frame and how to align the two? My goal is to get my choke rod to run without interference with the hole in the firewall. It seems that I should shim up the rear of the body up to change the angle so that the firewall goes down as to relieve pressure on the choke rod. For reference, the intake and carburetor are mounted correctly and my doors line up correctly (an indication that the body isn’t twisted). Thanks in advance for your collective insight. Much appreciated!