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09-07-2019, 08:46 AM | #1 |
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Ford Flathead 4 vs V-8 Frames?
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I am new to the site & to the Model A. I am wondering what the diffrences are in the 27' - 31, chassis & what is required to switch from a Flathead 4 to a Flathead V-8? Also, is the 32' considered a Model A? I only ask because, when I Google " What years was the Ford Model A produced?" the answer I get is "27'-31' "? Thank you in advance! Chris |
09-07-2019, 08:47 AM | #2 |
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Re: Ford Flathead 4 vs V-8 Frames?
32 with a 4cyl is a Model B. 32 with a V8 is known as a V8.
The Model A run was 28-31 Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk
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09-07-2019, 09:14 AM | #3 |
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Re: Ford Flathead 4 vs V-8 Frames?
Google flathead ford v8 in model a.Much info will come up.Do lots of reading,books by Vern Tardel and Mike Bishop are a good start.
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09-07-2019, 09:44 AM | #4 |
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Re: Ford Flathead 4 vs V-8 Frames?
I would assume that the '32 V-8 frame is a lot different than the '32 Model B frame.
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09-07-2019, 09:46 AM | #5 |
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Re: Ford Flathead 4 vs V-8 Frames?
the best that I recall , the 32 s with V8s were sometimes called the model 18 .
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09-07-2019, 09:52 AM | #6 |
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'32 Ford 4 cyl a model B,'32 Ford 8cyl a model 018. stay with the 85 hp models.. the 60hp V8 wont pull you're hat off. |
09-07-2019, 11:19 AM | #7 |
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Re: Ford Flathead 4 vs V-8 Frames?
Katy: both frames the same I believe.
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09-07-2019, 11:19 AM | #8 |
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Re: Ford Flathead 4 vs V-8 Frames?
HAMB will have lots of info.
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09-07-2019, 12:09 PM | #9 |
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Re: Ford Flathead 4 vs V-8 Frames?
I may be wrong , but I agree with Paul in post #7
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09-07-2019, 12:26 PM | #10 |
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Re: Ford Flathead 4 vs V-8 Frames?
The '32 frame was totally different from the Model A. The '32 frames were identical between the two engines. There were a couple of holes that were unused depending upon the engine installed.
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That makes sense, thanks.
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09-08-2019, 11:28 AM | #12 |
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Re: Ford Flathead 4 vs V-8 Frames?
If you want to know more about the AV8 conversions, get a copy of "How to Build a Traditional Ford Hot Rod" by Bishop & Tardel. This will explain most thinigs about the way these cars were set up back in the day.
The only major change in the model A frames was the change to the 1930 model for the different radiator but there were a lot little changes during the production years from late 1927 to late 1931. |
09-08-2019, 02:02 PM | #13 |
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Re: Ford Flathead 4 vs V-8 Frames?
They are identical.
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Re: Ford Flathead 4 vs V-8 Frames?
32 info is the domain of David Rehor [ DavidG] over on Early V8 '32-'53 site. He literally 'wrote the book" on '32's [The 1932 Ford Book, Early V8 Club]. Cheers.
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09-09-2019, 08:29 AM | #15 |
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Re: Ford Flathead 4 vs V-8 Frames?
The 1932 V8 Model 18. 18 = first V8.
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Re: Ford Flathead 4 vs V-8 Frames?
Also click on the Hotrods and customs forum. Tons of builds of this style over there. This side deals with restorations.
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09-10-2019, 07:23 PM | #17 |
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Re: Ford Flathead 4 vs V-8 Frames?
Katy, actually the 1932 B frame and 18 frame are almost identical ...
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Re: Ford Flathead 4 vs V-8 Frames?
Chris, I recommend going to the Jalopy Journal or the HAMB. They play with hotrods more then this wonderful site for the restoration of the great model A Ford.
So the answer to your question Model a 1928 to 1931 and Model B -18 would be 1932 and 32 has a stronger frame . A ford flathead fits very nicely in a model a frame 1928 29 body or 1930 31 with the same model a frame just different front crossmember . Quote:
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There were many minor changes for the frame throughout 1932. Ford did not have time to trial the new car & the first cars off the line were effectively trialled by the first owners & recalled if necessary by the Dealers. It must have been a frustrating introduction & somewhat typical of Henrys methods. |
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