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drdiesel52 · 06-28-2018, 07:03 AM

I have just acquired A 1930 Tudor. The front crossmember was broken and not reliably repairable. Fortunately, the previous owner had found a new, unused replacement which I have now fitted. However it is a thicker gauge and the sides that go around the spring are not parallel, so the standard U bolts won't go over it. It is identical apart from these differences and fits the frame perfectly. I thought I'd try to find U-bolts and top / bottom plates that fit this crossmember, but I'm having trouble finding out exactly what model it was originally intended for.
Anyone have any ideas?

sofield · 06-28-2018, 09:44 AM

Go to a truck spring repair shop and they will make up the U-Bolts to fit your cross member and help with the spring fit.

Sofield

Bob C · 06-28-2018, 11:25 AM

Could you post a picture of what you have??

Bob

ursus · 06-28-2018, 03:30 PM

Is it possible that somebody could have installed an AA truck crossmember in a Model A frame?

barnstuf · 06-28-2018, 05:59 PM

Do you have a 1928-29 crossmember in your 1930? The 1928-29 uses different U bolts, crank guide and spring clip bar plus it will change the height of your radiator so the hood will not fit properly.

flatford39 · 06-29-2018, 03:54 PM

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That and if it's a 28 29 member your radiator is going to be to high and the hood won't line up.

06-28-2018, 07:03 AM	#1
drdiesel52 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 1	1930 Model A Front Crossmember I have just acquired A 1930 Tudor. The front crossmember was broken and not reliably repairable. Fortunately, the previous owner had found a new, unused replacement which I have now fitted. However it is a thicker gauge and the sides that go around the spring are not parallel, so the standard U bolts won't go over it. It is identical apart from these differences and fits the frame perfectly. I thought I'd try to find U-bolts and top / bottom plates that fit this crossmember, but I'm having trouble finding out exactly what model it was originally intended for. Anyone have any ideas?

06-28-2018, 09:44 AM	#2
sofield Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 72	Re: 1930 Model A Front Crossmember Go to a truck spring repair shop and they will make up the U-Bolts to fit your cross member and help with the spring fit. Sofield

06-28-2018, 11:25 AM	#3
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,753	Re: 1930 Model A Front Crossmember Could you post a picture of what you have?? Bob

06-28-2018, 03:30 PM	#4
ursus Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,375	Re: 1930 Model A Front Crossmember Is it possible that somebody could have installed an AA truck crossmember in a Model A frame?

06-28-2018, 05:59 PM	#5
barnstuf Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cape Cod MA Posts: 2,840	Re: 1930 Model A Front Crossmember Do you have a 1928-29 crossmember in your 1930? The 1928-29 uses different U bolts, crank guide and spring clip bar plus it will change the height of your radiator so the hood will not fit properly.

06-29-2018, 03:54 PM	#6
flatford39 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NE Illinois Posts: 499	Re: 1930 Model A Front Crossmember Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) That and if it's a 28 29 member your radiator is going to be to high and the hood won't line up.