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07-02-2014, 02:54 PM | #1 |
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1931 ccpu on 1929 chassis
will a 1931 cab and bed work on a 1929 chassis?
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07-02-2014, 03:09 PM | #2 |
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Re: 1931 ccpu on 1929 chassis
Yes. It will require some creative shimming to get everything in line but it will work.
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07-02-2014, 03:13 PM | #3 |
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Re: 1931 ccpu on 1929 chassis
Unless it's a late 1929 frame the radiator will sit to high because of the
different front cross member. Bob |
07-02-2014, 04:27 PM | #4 |
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Re: 1931 ccpu on 1929 chassis
Here is one that I did. The cab is december 1930. the running gear is november 1928 . We shimmed the cab. It didn't take a whole lot but it was enough that I had to use longer bolts from the local hardware store. I had to elongate the holes in the front cross member to align the 31 radiator. We used a new repro bed, back fenders, splash aprons and running boards. All and all it worked out fairly good.
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07-02-2014, 04:33 PM | #5 |
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Re: 1931 ccpu on 1929 chassis
Here it is after fitting the hood before the fenders.
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07-02-2014, 04:40 PM | #6 |
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07-02-2014, 05:12 PM | #7 |
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Re: 1931 ccpu on 1929 chassis
forgive my ignorance, but what is the difference? is there a stamping (part number) on the member that can identify them?
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07-02-2014, 06:14 PM | #8 |
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Re: 1931 ccpu on 1929 chassis
On the 28-29 chassis, the front cross member has raised bosses where the short radiator mounts; the 30-31 chassis front cross member do not have the bosses where the tall radiator mounts.
If you try to use a 28-29 chassis for a 30-31 it is not advisable as the body, when properly shimmed, will set high above the frame. If you have a 28-29 frame I would suggest you replace the front cross member with a 30-31 front cross member. Ron |
07-02-2014, 06:37 PM | #9 |
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Re: 1931 ccpu on 1929 chassis
If you look under Pluck's sight... www.plucks329s.org Steve Plucker.....
you should/would find photos for the difference. It will say " Model A frame". |
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Ron, truth be known, its not that difficult and looks perfectly normal when its done on A pick up. I have been told by a reliable source that it is more difficult with a car body. I posted pictures of the one that I did above. |
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07-02-2014, 09:57 PM | #12 |
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Re: 1931 ccpu on 1929 chassis
Thanks Purdy, and everyone for the info, I am going to try it. That green pickup
really looks good. |
07-02-2014, 10:10 PM | #13 |
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Re: 1931 ccpu on 1929 chassis
Nice job Purdy ! Nice to know that it can be done and look great when done.
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07-02-2014, 10:16 PM | #14 |
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Re: 1931 ccpu on 1929 chassis
Thanks Clay co 27 and Mikeinnj for the kind words !!!!!!!
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