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aaron griffey · 10-16-2011, 11:20 AM

Is the front cross member of the frame the same for all years of Model A?

gweilbaker · 10-16-2011, 11:31 AM

No, mainly 28/29, 30/31 due to radiator mounting height, as always, there are more minutia details.

GW

Purdy Swoft · 10-16-2011, 11:45 AM

The 28 front crossmembers have different placement for some of the rivet holes and will be a problem to fit the later frames

aaron griffey · 10-16-2011, 12:45 PM

Thanks folks.
So how can I tell the early from the late?
I need one for a '30.

Fred · 10-16-2011, 12:48 PM

In 1928 there were several different typs...

Purdy Swoft · 10-16-2011, 01:58 PM

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The 28 crossmember that I referr to has ears with holes that bolt to the engine and is the solid front motor mount style. I'm not sure what month of 28 but at some point it was recommended that the ears be sawed off and that the yoke style front motor mount be used. I think this was performed at the dealership. The 28 front crossmember had a bit higher pad where the radiator mounted with a round hole instead of a slot on each side where the radiator bolts on. These crossmembers can be confusing to the untrained eye if the early motor mounting ears have been sawed off. If you need a used crossmember call Berts 800-321-1931 and tell them what you need it to fit. good luck.

aaron griffey · 10-16-2011, 05:52 PM

Bert's does not have one for a '30. Thanks to all who have posted on this subject.
I've been around model A cars and a few trucks the last 60+ years and never knew about the solid front mount before.

10-16-2011, 11:20 AM	#1
aaron griffey Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hayward, Ca. Posts: 93	front cross member Is the front cross member of the frame the same for all years of Model A?

10-16-2011, 11:31 AM	#2
gweilbaker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lindenhurst, IL Posts: 793	Re: front cross member No, mainly 28/29, 30/31 due to radiator mounting height, as always, there are more minutia details. GW

10-16-2011, 11:45 AM	#3
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: front cross member The 28 front crossmembers have different placement for some of the rivet holes and will be a problem to fit the later frames

10-16-2011, 12:45 PM	#4
aaron griffey Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hayward, Ca. Posts: 93	Re: front cross member Thanks folks. So how can I tell the early from the late? I need one for a '30.

10-16-2011, 12:48 PM	#5
Fred BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: California, Maryland Posts: 1,421	Re: front cross member In 1928 there were several different typs...

10-16-2011, 01:58 PM	#6
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: front cross member Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The 28 crossmember that I referr to has ears with holes that bolt to the engine and is the solid front motor mount style. I'm not sure what month of 28 but at some point it was recommended that the ears be sawed off and that the yoke style front motor mount be used. I think this was performed at the dealership. The 28 front crossmember had a bit higher pad where the radiator mounted with a round hole instead of a slot on each side where the radiator bolts on. These crossmembers can be confusing to the untrained eye if the early motor mounting ears have been sawed off. If you need a used crossmember call Berts 800-321-1931 and tell them what you need it to fit. good luck.

10-16-2011, 05:52 PM	#7
aaron griffey Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hayward, Ca. Posts: 93	Re: front cross member Bert's does not have one for a '30. Thanks to all who have posted on this subject. I've been around model A cars and a few trucks the last 60+ years and never knew about the solid front mount before.