Source for '32 Frame blueprint

[PeteVS]

Originally Posted by Tim Ayers

I know this will be frowned upon, but we are building a AV8; using a '32 frame. All cross members are original Ford and some tricks thrown in. '26/'27 T rear x member & spring to lower it approx. 2" and a Model A which gets the front down too.

My brother's '32 front cross member was toast and it was easier to find a Model A to replace it with. Turned out to be a can of worms trimming it down to fit the tapered '32 frame and then, the '32 rails are deeper than the A's and there was little room for spring movement at the side rails.

[Tim Ayers]

Yeah, it's not a direct fit for sure, but worth it IMHO. Plus, the '32 X member looks a little clunky compared to the Model A; especially when not running fenders.

[Tim Ayers]

Originally Posted by PeteVS

My brother's '32 front cross member was toast and it was easier to find a Model A to replace it with. Turned out to be a can of worms trimming it down to fit the tapered '32 frame and then, the '32 rails are deeper than the A's and there was little room for spring movement at the side rails.

Hey Pete:

Not sure if you saw this over on the HAMB, but it is a super slick set-up. You need to sacrifice a Model A rear X member to do it, but looks killer and factory.

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...ember.1084500/