frame question?

[yblocker]

I have a1955 customline 2 Dr. with the front crossmember rust
problem, where can I either buy a new crossmember? Also have a possible donor frame a 55 wagon are they the same frame? Any help will do
Thanks Troy?

[Big Red 51]

Most of the mid fifties frames were different for wagons vs cars plus hard tops are diff from cars and wagons

[scicala]

Originally Posted by Big Red 51

Most of the mid fifties frames were different for wagons vs cars plus hard tops are diff from cars and wagons

Yes, the wagons, hardtops, convertibles and sedans had different frames, but I'm pretty sure the front crossmembers should be the same, if you can cut it out. I've also seen reproduction crossmembers on EBAY.

[parklane]

Think I read that someone on the HAMB makes a replacement.

[Paul H]

All 55/56 Fords(except T-Birds) have the same front crossmember.There are several of the old Ford parts vendors that sell repops.It is possible to find good used ones,but they are pretty hard to find.

[JeffB2]

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Here is one:http://www.ebay.com/itm/1955-1956-FO...51014373371%26 The guy on the HAMB no longer makes them after he moved out of state.

[Dana Barlow]

Make sure what you add also has drain holes at bottom,they rusted out from water and dirt being traped

[yblocker]

Thanks guys I had a friend locally who has a 54 x member laying around. Would that work?

[JeffB2]

No,1954 is one year only the 1955-56 interchange. If you can weld here is the plan specs to build one:http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/a...ctureid=174642 here it is completed:http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/a...ctureid=166071

[paul2748]

This company makes replacement crossmembers , supposed to be just like original

Goodell Fabrications 918-636-7071

[yblocker]

Nice, I just ran across a 56 tudor frame with body haven't seen it yet. The guy says power steering car
What would be reasonable to offer? Has no engine Trans dash or doors?
Goodell has a nice piece but that's a ton of money.
What's your 2 cents fellas,
Thanks for the help?

[JeffB2]

$300-$400 about scrap value.

[yblocker]

Nice thanks I stay under 400.
thanks

[Daves55Sedan]

On 55 & 56 models, the wagon frame was different from the car frame only at the rear portion of the frame. The front crossmembers are identical.
Concours parts used to sell new front crossmembers for about $250 but that was some years ago. Don't know if they still offer them

[Y-Blockhead]

My old standby to find almost any pat... Tee-Bird Products. Part #5019A $350.00