1931 roadster pickup

[calvin amerson]

hello all i recently obtained a 31 roadster pickup and i need a little help when i arrived home from picking up my new wheels at closer inspection found that the whole subframe was missing i have received most of the parts from mikes a fordable but need information on the back braces on how and where do i install them thanks all

 

[Charlie Stephens]

Hope these are what you need. Surprised you couldn't find something locally to look at. According to the article in the July-Aug 1973 issue of Ford Life they made about 1658 worldwide and being trucks I am sure they were all treated gently and survived.

Charlie Stphens

 

[calvin amerson]

i thank you for your time and consideration sir but these are not what i an searching listed by mikes afordable pn a877bbr i have them but need to know where to put them 1931 ford roadster pickup thanks

 

[bruceincam]

The subframe for ------------------?

 

[Randy in ca]

I think what you're looking for is just shown in the lower right corner of Charlie's first picture:

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[Charlie Stephens]

i thank you for your time and consideration sir but these are not what i an searching listed by mikes afordable pn a877bbr i have them but need to know where to put them 1931 ford roadster pickup thanks

Can you post a picture of "them"? Are they what Randy shows? Did you get my email, and,,? How about a picture of your truck?

Charlie Stephens

 

[calvin amerson]

i am in the assembly process i obtained subframe from mikes a ford able having some troucle plabinb the tub rearnne way too high the other too low any advice thanks for placement of back braces

 

[calvin amerson]

it appears like 'randy' is close i have not learned how to post pic as yet

 

[Charlie Stephens]

Now I understand the confusion. First photo is from you of the subject part. The remaining ones show the part installed on my truck.Thee two large holes missing on your part were probably for tooling to locate the metal. The 3 holes not drilled on your part are to attach the parts to the sill. In addition one small screw hole needs to be added for a screw that passes from the door jam, thru the wood and is attached with a small nut.

Charlie Stephens

 

[Bob C]

I think these pictures got posted to the wrong thread.

 

[Charlie Stephens]

I think these pictures got posted to the wrong thread.

Correct, but I moved them back here.

Charlie Stephens

 

[Charlie Stephens]

How much wood in the body? (Early 31, March?)
Floorboards, door jams (which are used to attach to upholstery) and 3 pieces to the support for the seat. The bottom of these pieces is attached with a bolt to the seat riser and the top bolt goes through the body. (first through third pictures)

I assumed there would be more wood near the top. I was surprised to find the top of the body was not reinforced with wood but instead had a piece and 90-degree angle iron. The vertical part picked up the fasteners for the top fabric. This had the correct “patina” and didn’t appear to have been made in someone’s garage. The fasteners were added but I assume they matched what was used originally. (forth and fifth pictures)

Please tell me if this is what you are finding.

Charlie Stephens