[PROJECT] "Hot Rod" 1931 model a Bonneville/ Rolling bones style

[FnLow69]

So I had an opportunity to buy a 1931 model body, full hood, 32 grille and a 32 frame. For running gear I'll be using 1941 ford front and rear axles, 59A-b flathead V8 with a 39' 3 speed top loader transmission hooked to 41' pedals. The chassis is pinched to fit a model A and then the frame horns were removed and the rails pinched more to tuck them in where the hood sides will be. It will ride on 35-36 (I believe) wire wheels with 750-16 rear and 500-16 ribbed dirt track tires up front.

Here's the pictures so for, Im currently working on the chassis.

frame getting Jigged up





Pinched to fit model a cowl



Horns removed and pinched to fit 32 grille




Had to throw the grille on to see what it looked like




At first I was going to use the 1941 ford x section
here's some of the mock up pictures





However I didn't like the looks of it and how it didn't flow back into the chassis right on the rear. So I made my own.





Starting to take shape







Next it was time to make some motor mounts







Then I checked fit and started to set up the clutch arm and linkage








That's were I am currently

Justin

[nds1968]

I'm in

[Dieselwrencher]

Great work on the frame and cool project! Nice work on the x member too. I'm currently boxing my frame and making a tubular x member on my 40 Ford now.

[Low Elco]

Nice work!

[FnLow69]

thanks, Hope to get the frame out of the JIG this weekend

[NONHOG]

Went to a model A frame building class a number of years ago.
Was surprised at how complex they are. I suppose I had model T on the brain?

Looking good!

[FnLow69]

Originally Posted by NONHOG

Went to a model A frame building class a number of years ago.
Was surprised at how complex they are. I suppose I had model T on the brain?

Looking good!

Thanks, Ya it fun setting up this chassis. A bit different than a 2x4 box one, the rails took some pressure to get them to the width I needed.

[FnLow69]

Well I worked on the frame this weekend got the x member 95% done just need to get some tubing to bridge the top together. Got the pedals mounted and got the side/supports made and welded in. I also got the rear 2 feet of the frame boxed. Also got the tires in and I mounted them a work this week ill get those pictures up this weekend.



Here's the pictures

























Thanks for looking



Justin

[67ChevyRedneck]

This is awesome and sucks at the same time... (really want to see your truck completed!)

You're very talented. I'm a great parts cleaner and installer. My "making" skills are very lacking. I'll be following this one as well!

[LockDoc]

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The wire wheels would be '35, the '36 had the large "volkswagon" style bolt pattern wheels.

Frame is looking good.

LockDoc

[FnLow69]

Originally Posted by LockDoc

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The wire wheels would be '35, the '36 had the large "volkswagon" style bolt pattern wheels.

Frame is looking good.

LockDoc

ok thanks I thought they were but didn't know there was a difference.

[hopped up]

I'm in for this!

[hopped up]

You giving me motivation for me to get on my model A too. Running flathead/39 tranny also. Except I'm running my original frame. Keep it up man

[Dieselwrencher]

Great fab work. I have to wait to mount my brake assembly until I set my body back on. Looking forward to that.

[theastronaut]

Subscribing!!

[FnLow69]

Well I have finally got some more progress done. Last weekend I got the center section of the frame tied together and the frame off the table. I mocked up the axles just to see what it will look like. Also split the wishbones and then I had to order some parts so that was it tell this weekend. Yesterday I got the old spring perches out and new flat top one installed, mounted up the posie spring and drilled the wishbones for the sleeve for the new perch mounts. Mocked everything up to find out the shackles were to short. So today I made longer ones and got the sleeves welded in and chassis setting on its own weight.



Here's the initial mock up pictures









Bolted the motor and trans in place for weight and to set caster. Here's the front end setting on its own weight.












Tomorrow I hope to get the wishbones cut down and the threaded bung welded in and the frame mounts drilled and the tapered mount also welded in place. I have to ream the taper a little deeper.



Thanks for looking



Justin

[hopped up]

Suicide frontend

[FnLow69]

basically Ya, its modeled after the rolling bones style. The grille will hang down in front of it a little.

[FnLow69]

Well I got the wishbones mounted today. Now to figure out the rear...


Here's the front end done for now, Still have to do a friction shock setup.








Justin

[Flames97]

Sweet!!! Excellent work as usual. I just saw you had this new build going and thought...whoa.. I'd better check this out!! Nice work.

[FnLow69]

Thanks man!

[FnLow69]

Well in order to get the rear setup at the right height I had to set the body on the frame. Well I had to cut and rebuild the sub frame in order for it the set on the frame right. I also got the body squared and bolted to the frame and made a custom rear body mount. A reattached the shortened rear frame horns so I can run a spreader bar and a push bar. Made a simple smooth firewall and started setting up the rear suspension.

Anyways enough talking and on to the pictures.

Also got a longer front spring and fixed the shackle angles



Body on after sub rails removed



New sub rails




Body mounts








Reattached rear horns




Firewall




And the rear suspension started





Justin

[FnLow69]

Well here's an update, better late then never...




I got the rear suspension all tack up except for the gussets between the hairpins, there speed holed but I haven't cut them to size yet. Built a pan hard bar and axle bracket.

Then I decided it was time to chop it. I started with 5" chop but ended a 5 3/4" and I love it. Got the rear and side windows lined up just have to get the front pie cut and lined up its about 1/2" total off. anyways here are the pictures.






















Got the rear tires setting right were I want them...












Initial 5" chop marked out









No turning back now









mandatory top on the ground picture









And 5 3/4" chop













So as I suspected there was/ is a lot of bondo on the car so after the tops welded up the body will come of and Im going to stripe it of it.




Here's the rear section lined up, need two slices to line it nicely















Im taking this weekend off for a car show, so I'll be back on this the following weekend.

Hope you all like




Justin

[68basket]

sweet ride, watching along.

[FnLow69]

thanks