Go Back   The Ford Barn > General Discussion > Model A (1928-31)

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 07-30-2021, 06:40 AM   #1
mach0415
Senior Member
 
mach0415's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Chester, SC
Posts: 162
Default Stock Ride Height

Good day! I am wondering if anyone has a reference on stock ride heights for a 1928 Tudor, as well as measurement points? Thank you.
__________________
Thanks,
Mark in SC


"We the unwilling, led by the unknowing, are doing the impossible for the ungrateful." -- By society, who is still arguing over who said it.
mach0415 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-30-2021, 05:04 PM   #2
nkaminar
Senior Member
 
nkaminar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Western North Carolina
Posts: 3,820
Default Re: Stock Ride Height

Hi Mark,

Les Andrews' book "Model A Ford Mechanics Handbook Vol. I" says 18-11/16 +/- 1/2 inch to the CENTER of the front bumper to ground for a 1928 or 29 and 18-1/2 +/- 1/2 for a 1930 or 31. Measure with tires fully inflated to 35 psi. He does not give a similar measurement for the rear. Differences in tire size from different manufactures can change the heights.
__________________
A is for apple, green as the sky.
Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die.
Forget the brakes, they really don't work.
The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk.
My car grows red hair, and flies through the air.
Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.
nkaminar is offline   Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
Old 07-31-2021, 07:57 AM   #3
Tinbasher
Senior Member
 
Tinbasher's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Innisfil, Ontario Canada
Posts: 1,173
Default Re: Stock Ride Height

Hi Mark: This is all that's out there for measurement. You should have a 1/2" between the bottom of the front Shackle and the Axle. I haven't been able to find a Riding height measurement on any of the frame charts that I've found. Being a body and frame guy this drives me crazy!! JP
Tinbasher is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-01-2021, 09:03 AM   #4
Bob Bidonde
Senior Member
 
Bob Bidonde's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 3,432
Default Re: Stock Ride Height

Dyke's lists the ground clearance as 9 inches.
__________________
Bob Bidonde
Bob Bidonde is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-01-2021, 09:54 AM   #5
Tinbasher
Senior Member
 
Tinbasher's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Innisfil, Ontario Canada
Posts: 1,173
Default Re: Stock Ride Height

There you go. Thanks Bob, It's been noted. I'll be working on my car tomorrow so I'll see what measurment this is. Axle clearance or height from the frame to the ground. JP
Tinbasher is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-01-2021, 10:05 AM   #6
Y-Blockhead
Senior Member
 
Y-Blockhead's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Redondo Beach, CA
Posts: 5,817
Default Re: Stock Ride Height

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Bidonde View Post
Dyke's lists the ground clearance as 9 inches.
Where is that measured at?
Y-Blockhead is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-01-2021, 10:31 AM   #7
katy
Senior Member
 
katy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Red Deer, Alberta
Posts: 5,011
Default Re: Stock Ride Height

Quote:
Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead View Post
Where is that measured at?
The lowest point on the vehicle.
__________________
If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!.
Got my education out behind the barn!
katy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-01-2021, 10:32 AM   #8
duke36
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 1,414
Default Re: Stock Ride Height

Here you go. '28-29 scale Dwg. Interpolate as needed
Attached Images
File Type: jpg '28 Dwg.jpg (55.0 KB, 32 views)
duke36 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-01-2021, 10:36 AM   #9
Y-Blockhead
Senior Member
 
Y-Blockhead's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Redondo Beach, CA
Posts: 5,817
Default Re: Stock Ride Height

Quote:
Originally Posted by katy View Post
The lowest point on the vehicle.
I guess that would be the bottom of my tires then...
Y-Blockhead is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-01-2021, 10:41 AM   #10
Y-Blockhead
Senior Member
 
Y-Blockhead's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Redondo Beach, CA
Posts: 5,817
Default Re: Stock Ride Height

Quote:
Originally Posted by duke36 View Post
Here you go. '28-29 scale Dwg. Interpolate as needed
Good drawing Duke. Shows both front and back bumper heights. I have that same book. I notice the '30-31 are a bit lower in the rear.

Last edited by Y-Blockhead; 08-01-2021 at 11:01 AM.
Y-Blockhead is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:55 PM.