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walkerlakeprinter · 11-18-2018, 09:29 PM

I am putting my 1929 Special Coupe back together after it's been sitting in pieces for several years. I didn't pay attention when taking it apart to remember how the body bolts and body blocks go together. I've looked at many, many postings but still can't get my mind around it. I am getting new body blocks (with instructions, hopefully), but my question is: are the body blocks bolted to the frame, then the body set on top, with other bolts holding the body on? Or do some of the body bolts go through the body blocks? I'm just missing part of the puzzle in my mind.

Gary WA · 11-18-2018, 09:54 PM

Les Andrews book vol 1 and How to Restore your Model A vol 6has info.

walkerlakeprinter · 11-18-2018, 10:19 PM

I have Les Andrews book, I can see the diagram, but it does not answer the body bolt question if some body mounting bolts go through the mounting blocks....or all of them do. Would the mounting bolts go through the body holes first, then set down through the body blocks when the body is lowered on the frame? I don't have the Vol. 6 of Restore Your Model A yet.....maybe that one would fill in my mental gaps.

Tom Wesenberg · 11-18-2018, 11:53 PM

Yes, bolts down through body, then in through the wood blocks, splash apron, welting, and frame.

The wood blocks have rubber pads that should be tacked to the bottom side.

daveymc29 · 11-19-2018, 12:12 AM

Tom (or others) would taking the old blocks out and replacing the rubber pads be of any redeeming value? My coupe handles bumps like speed bumps or road segment lines with quite a bit of noise that sounds to me that the body and frame may not be quite as tightly affixed to each other as necessary. I don't see any slack in the body bolts but haven't really put the wrench to them either. Blocks look sound but who knows, maybe some deterioration is hidden from casual observation. I get a lot of rumble sound if on anything but the smoothest of asphalt roads. have lined parts I can reach with sound deadener and insulation inside, but haven't searched the cause under the car.

Tom Wesenberg · 11-19-2018, 04:22 PM

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I would start by making sure the front and rear springs are free of rust, and well greased.

Check the body mounting bolts for tightness, and check all steering and suspension parts for wear.

Gary WA · 11-19-2018, 06:50 PM

Also shocks do make a difference on ride!

11-18-2018, 09:29 PM	#1
walkerlakeprinter Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walker Lake, Nevada Posts: 304	Body blocks, body bolts.....putting it all together. I am putting my 1929 Special Coupe back together after it's been sitting in pieces for several years. I didn't pay attention when taking it apart to remember how the body bolts and body blocks go together. I've looked at many, many postings but still can't get my mind around it. I am getting new body blocks (with instructions, hopefully), but my question is: are the body blocks bolted to the frame, then the body set on top, with other bolts holding the body on? Or do some of the body bolts go through the body blocks? I'm just missing part of the puzzle in my mind.

11-18-2018, 09:54 PM	#2
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,101	Re: Body blocks, body bolts.....putting it all together. Les Andrews book vol 1 and How to Restore your Model A vol 6has info. __________________ www.whidbeymodelaclub.com

11-18-2018, 10:19 PM	#3
walkerlakeprinter Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walker Lake, Nevada Posts: 304	Re: Body blocks, body bolts.....putting it all together. I have Les Andrews book, I can see the diagram, but it does not answer the body bolt question if some body mounting bolts go through the mounting blocks....or all of them do. Would the mounting bolts go through the body holes first, then set down through the body blocks when the body is lowered on the frame? I don't have the Vol. 6 of Restore Your Model A yet.....maybe that one would fill in my mental gaps.

11-18-2018, 11:53 PM	#4
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Body blocks, body bolts.....putting it all together. Yes, bolts down through body, then in through the wood blocks, splash apron, welting, and frame. The wood blocks have rubber pads that should be tacked to the bottom side.

11-19-2018, 12:12 AM	#5
daveymc29 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,553	Re: Body blocks, body bolts.....putting it all together. Tom (or others) would taking the old blocks out and replacing the rubber pads be of any redeeming value? My coupe handles bumps like speed bumps or road segment lines with quite a bit of noise that sounds to me that the body and frame may not be quite as tightly affixed to each other as necessary. I don't see any slack in the body bolts but haven't really put the wrench to them either. Blocks look sound but who knows, maybe some deterioration is hidden from casual observation. I get a lot of rumble sound if on anything but the smoothest of asphalt roads. have lined parts I can reach with sound deadener and insulation inside, but haven't searched the cause under the car.

11-19-2018, 04:22 PM	#6
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Body blocks, body bolts.....putting it all together. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I would start by making sure the front and rear springs are free of rust, and well greased. Check the body mounting bolts for tightness, and check all steering and suspension parts for wear.

11-19-2018, 06:50 PM	#7
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,101	Re: Body blocks, body bolts.....putting it all together. Also shocks do make a difference on ride! __________________ www.whidbeymodelaclub.com