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De Konjel · 07-24-2015, 02:42 PM

I wanna build a chassis with the intention to use it in Time Trials/rally's etc.
Need some advise on what preparations to make.
Stay with the original suspension? Lower it?
"Z"ing the chassis? Boxing the chassis? Hydraulic brakes?
Or keep it all original?
I don't want to end up with an "Hot Rod" but with a sportscar that could have been build "back then"............

Any advise?

BART

Bill in SoCal · 07-24-2015, 04:08 PM

Hi Bart,

I have no personal knowledge of the modification you are looking for. I have seen advertisement for equipment to modify the Model A in the back of some old restoration books, and there was a book written just about unauthorized modification for the Model A.

For personal experiences - between this forum and 'Hot Rods and Custom' forum, You can find a lot of good information and helpful people.

Bill

Indiana A. Lover · 07-24-2015, 04:26 PM

Bart Go on the site for The Race Of Gentlemen. This is where I get my Ideas from.I am building a Boat tail Speedster based on a 31 Model A. Watch and learn! Don In Indiana

Fordors · 07-24-2015, 04:48 PM

Time Trials- stock height will probably be no disadvantage. On the other hand for Rallying you might see a gain by lowering if speed around a course is a factor. To lower I think I would use a dropped axle in front and Z the rear of the frame. Many will use a Model T rear spring in a Speedster as they are lighter than a stock bodied car. With the horse power you might be looking at boxing will not be necessary and would just add weight to the car. I would think you can get by with good condition, well operating mechanical brakes.
As said above look at TROG cars, you will get some great ideas there. A well thought out combination in a light weight car is half the battle. The other half is tuning both the engine and suspension to their optimum.

BenLeBlanc · 07-24-2015, 05:13 PM

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I saw this the other day on YouTube

https://youtu.be/y1DhyeP1RfM

Seems a little hot roddy, but is a good starting point I guess. Seems to haul; too bad the only info you are going to get is from your eyes!

07-24-2015, 02:42 PM	#1
De Konjel Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 15	Chassis preparation Model A 1930 I wanna build a chassis with the intention to use it in Time Trials/rally's etc. Need some advise on what preparations to make. Stay with the original suspension? Lower it? "Z"ing the chassis? Boxing the chassis? Hydraulic brakes? Or keep it all original? I don't want to end up with an "Hot Rod" but with a sportscar that could have been build "back then"............ Any advise? BART

07-24-2015, 04:08 PM	#2
Bill in SoCal Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Claremont, CA 91711 Posts: 244	Re: Chassis preparation Model A 1930 Hi Bart, I have no personal knowledge of the modification you are looking for. I have seen advertisement for equipment to modify the Model A in the back of some old restoration books, and there was a book written just about unauthorized modification for the Model A. For personal experiences - between this forum and 'Hot Rods and Custom' forum, You can find a lot of good information and helpful people. Bill

07-24-2015, 04:26 PM	#3
Indiana A. Lover Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Brook, Indiana Posts: 214	Re: Chassis preparation Model A 1930 Bart Go on the site for The Race Of Gentlemen. This is where I get my Ideas from.I am building a Boat tail Speedster based on a 31 Model A. Watch and learn! Don In Indiana

07-24-2015, 04:48 PM	#4
Fordors Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orland Park,IL Posts: 1,402	Re: Chassis preparation Model A 1930 Time Trials- stock height will probably be no disadvantage. On the other hand for Rallying you might see a gain by lowering if speed around a course is a factor. To lower I think I would use a dropped axle in front and Z the rear of the frame. Many will use a Model T rear spring in a Speedster as they are lighter than a stock bodied car. With the horse power you might be looking at boxing will not be necessary and would just add weight to the car. I would think you can get by with good condition, well operating mechanical brakes. As said above look at TROG cars, you will get some great ideas there. A well thought out combination in a light weight car is half the battle. The other half is tuning both the engine and suspension to their optimum. __________________ My school colors are black and blue, I attended the School of Hard Knocks where I received a Masters Degree in Chronic Mopery.

07-24-2015, 05:13 PM	#5
BenLeBlanc Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Chelmsford MA Posts: 36	Re: Chassis preparation Model A 1930 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I saw this the other day on YouTube https://youtu.be/y1DhyeP1RfM Seems a little hot roddy, but is a good starting point I guess. Seems to haul; too bad the only info you are going to get is from your eyes! __________________ ----Benjamin LeBlanc