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10-30-2018, 05:32 PM | #1 |
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Front cross member needed badly
Does anyone know where I might obtain a front cross member for a 1930 pickup? Mine is cracked right in the middle and I would like to replace it rather than have it welded if possible. I know they are riveted in but could be removed by grinding and replaced with bolts. Any help would be appreciated.
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10-30-2018, 05:43 PM | #2 |
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Re: Front cross member needed badly
How big of a crack and where? Strength, now and in the future, may be stronger by welding than replacing with bolts. If you are going to replace use rivets. IMOH
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10-31-2018, 11:37 AM | #3 |
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Re: Front cross member needed badly
Here is what looks like a NOS one, not cheap.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1929-31-FOR...9:pf:0&vxp=mtr |
10-31-2018, 12:04 PM | #4 |
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Re: Front cross member needed badly
May be obvious but.....
You have to make sure bolts on top of the frame are flush with the frame. Use countersunk heads or something. Otherwise, you have a big knot there and the fender won't lay flush with the frame. |
10-31-2018, 12:53 PM | #5 |
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Re: Front cross member needed badly
try Berts in Denver
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10-31-2018, 01:35 PM | #6 | |
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My mistake I thought it was a 32 cross member. Last edited by Chuck Sea/Tac; 10-31-2018 at 09:53 PM. |
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10-31-2018, 01:37 PM | #7 |
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Re: Front cross member needed badly
If you get a used one, make sure it's the correct year, as radiator mounting differs.
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10-31-2018, 02:35 PM | #8 |
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Re: Front cross member needed badly
If anyone has one it is Steve at Bert's in Denver. And you can rest assured it will be the right one and in the condition he says it is. I have bought axles and other parts from him and always as represented and great guy to work with.
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10-31-2018, 03:10 PM | #9 |
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10-31-2018, 03:23 PM | #10 |
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Re: Front cross member needed badly
That's about the worst one I have ever seen. I would look for a good used one. They are pretty easy to find.
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10-31-2018, 05:21 PM | #11 |
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Re: Front cross member needed badly
wow! definitely calls for a replacement cross member. This is holding the entire front end of your Model A together, no time for a patch job. Replace and relax.
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10-31-2018, 07:51 PM | #12 |
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I agree, Replace. Call Berts or someone in your club. The NOS unit is overpriced.
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10-31-2018, 07:57 PM | #13 |
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Re: Front cross member needed badly
I am a welder, if this was on my vehicle I would replace it. It is not just cracked, it is destroyed!
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11-01-2018, 08:57 AM | #14 | |
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11-01-2018, 10:55 PM | #15 |
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Like the others BERTS!
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11-02-2018, 01:16 AM | #16 |
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I'd replace it too, but you could always weld it and see how long it lasts though.
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11-02-2018, 06:09 AM | #17 | |
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11-02-2018, 06:58 AM | #18 |
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Re: Front cross member needed badly
Model A front crossmember are not easy to find. A couple of years ago Steve at Berts told me he did not have any, demand was high.
Several people in our club have needed one and had a hard time finding a good one. If someone has a good one it would be nice if you could help OP out. John |
11-02-2018, 07:15 AM | #19 |
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You practically tripped over them at Hershey . Not a hard piece to find .
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11-02-2018, 10:45 AM | #20 |
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There seem to be mixed messages here. Either they're nearly impossible to find or at Hershey you'll trip over them. I'm no metal worker, but if things get desperate, would it be possible to cut out that section of the pictured crossmember and weld in a piece shaped to fit? Talented metal workers can do some pretty amazing things. It could be reinforced some underneath as long as that didn't interfere with the fit of the front spring.
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