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1931 Model A Sedan build

This build has been in the works for a few months now.  A 1931 Ford Model A that has made it’s way here from Bakersfield California passing through many promising hands before our customer got it. Now we are working for a classic hot rod look in the lineage of Doane Spencer 1932 Ford Roadster.

Starting off with two lengths of 2X4 inch pickled and oiled box tube, we capped the ends and filled them with packed sand. Using a process called bump bending in a hydraulic press we are able to curve the frame rail sections to conform to the outer profile of the body.  Once the basic profiles were created using a simple drawing on the floor we were able to transfer these dimensions into Alibre’, our solid modeling software. This allows me to make design decisions before committing our customers cash in wasted labor. We can also take this data and export it into the CNC plasma to make one off parts for each build.

Perimiter frame mockup

The center crossmember is fabricated from 1 3/4″ tubing, the frame rails got a series of 2 1/2″ holes on the inside and the rear kick-up is fabricated from 2X3 P&O steel tube. The front spring crossmember is a generic hot rod Model A part. we did several mock ups with the front and rear suspension parts in place to confirm our measurements and to make sure we had the “look” down tight.

Perimiter frame and mocked up suspension parts

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  1. So… Can i buy one of these set up for a 2 door sedan, 28 model and the stock radiator and shell

    1. Of course, we can build you one of these for your requirements. Would you be interested in just a perimeter frame like the Alibre’ drawing a the top or of the page or something like a complete roller. A perimeter frame as shown above with the rear spring clamp (cast aluminum bridge, U-bolts and lower plate) and adjustable transmission crossmember included is $2,500.00.

      Write for a quote request with the details you would like to be included and send it to quotes@industrialchassisinc.com

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