Dear Welder Series…
I’m building a 1930 Model A on boxed ’30 frame. I want to use your flat crossmember in order to use a 1936 wishbone with the spring forward of the axle.
I want to know if I can place your flat crossmember in front of the stock cross member in order that I may keep the original design, i.e. radiator and fenders etc…??
Has anyone done this before??
I want the car as low as possible and the use of the intact ’36 wishbone. I intend on using cross rack steering and need the clearance as well.
Thanks,
Mike
Dear Mike…
Thanks for looking at Welder Series’ parts.
Our flat front crossmember is designed for a 1-3/4″ wide spring, like the 1928-34 Ford. The ’36 Ford used a 2″ wide front spring, so it will not fit in our crossmember. The ’36 spring is longer than the Model ‘A’ spring, so it can’t be adapted to the ’36 stock wishbone, either.
The ’36 axle will be a little wide to let you get the front end low. (The tires will be out at the edge of the fenders.) You might want to mock up your parts to see how it looks before buying any parts. The standard way to get a Model ‘A’ low is to use a 46″ dropped axle with a reversed eye spring with a low arch.
I hope this helps.
Paul Horton
Dear Welder Series…
Thanks Paul…….I already have the 31″ 1 3/4 reverse eye spring with a 6″ arc, now I need the 46″ axle. I wanted to use the 1936 wishbone unsplit but I guess I will have to split it after all.
Thanks again,
Mike
Dear Mike…
Mike, you might be able to use the wishbone unsplit and just cut off the spring perch extensions. The spring would mount above the axle.
Paul
Dear Welder Series…
YES, that’s what I intend on doing I just have to find the widest perch possible on the “I” beam. The wishbone is 39.5″ apart and the “I” beam I have is 36″ and I have a feeling that the 46″ axle will also have around 36″ between bosses. Maybe I can bend the wishbone to match the bosses when I get the 46″ axle.
Worse scenario is splitting the wishbone…………..
Since I have you online, do you guys sell “X” crossmember for the model A frame? I need something for my 4L60 transmission to bolt onto. I’m running a 283 cu. in. motor as well and will also need the motor mounts to weld to the frame and attach to the motor, side mounts.
I have a 1930 model A frame that is completely stepped up and boxed. I have a center cross member but I would like to reinforce the frame a little more and have the setup to bolt on the brake pedal, etc..
Thanks again,
Mike
Dear Mike…
Mike, most 46″ axle perch centers are about 34-1/2″. You should be able to bring the wishbone in to match the 46″ axle perches. Make sure the ball stays in the center.
We don’t have a Model ‘A’ x-member. Check Dagel’s https://dagels.com/super-x-crossmember-kit/. Welder Series does have Chev motor mounts.
This kit has proven to be adaptable to many frames. The bars mount beside the frame rail (inside the frame or outside, as shown in the pics). The upper bar will be about 3″ above the bottom of the rail. Rear axle brackets have 3 mounting holes for the coil-overs. Bars are about 25” c-c. (4 bars are included in the kit. Custom lengths are available). Axle brackets are 3/16" mild steel.
The option for 2x4 frame brackets will substitute the formed frame brackets with two 6" long 2x4 frame 'stumps' and four 3/16" brackets to accept the bars. One plate is designed to also cap the end of the stump. See pictures.
Please see related products for an adjustable ride height setup tool that can be used in place of your coilovers while you build the car. You can keep your coilovers in perfect condition and make sure you have room for things like exhaust and the driveshaft through suspension travel.
Available with axle brackets for 3-1/4" and 2-13/16" tubes. If you have 2-5/8" OD axle bracket tubes, we will supply two pieces of DOM 3" OD x 3/16" wall tubing, 6" long, cut in half lengthwise. These will increase the OD to 3". You can weld these to the axle tubes, then weld the standard 3" axle tubes on.
1-3/4″ wide, 1-5/8″ OD urethane bushings
3/4-16 threaded adjusters
The brackets are matched to the OD of the bushing for a clean appearance. Brackets and bars are artfully TIG welded if you select the welded kit.
NEWS: The 1-3/8″ bushing kit has been discontinued.
Parts Included: Frame brackets, axle brackets, bars, hardware, bushings, adjusters, and instructions.
Shipping Info: Ships for $54-$59 (10% of the order total + $10, min $15 max $75) via UPS, with tracking information sent to your email.
Instructions: Please click here to see a PDF of the instructions for this kit.
Power Train Setup Guide (Inland Empire Driveline)
After you add the item to your cart, a window will pop up with some related parts.
What's the difference between welded and ready-to-weld? In the welded kit, anything that can be welded by us is welded. The frame brackets, bars, adjusters, and the coil over support block inside the axle brackets are all welded. The ready-to-weld kit has nothing welded. Some people find this an advantage because they can save some money and have the option of tweaking the angle that the bar brackets are welded to the front frame bracket.
This is a video shot by a customer (check out his thoroughly YouTube documented build):
Our Model ‘A’ manual brake pedal is at:
I hope we can help with your project.
Paul Horton