1937 frame

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cpkphil

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Does anyone have anything that SHOWS the differences between a 1937 convertible frame and closed car frames?? I have descriptions, but I can't see any differences when I look at frames?? Thanx PG
 
PG, I don't have anything that shows the differences but have two thoughts:

Contact Westcott who makes fiberglass bodies and ask him. He has picture specs of early Ford frames on his website.

Also, have you checked for those specs on frame differences in the 1937 Ford book published by the EFV8C/A?
 
PG, as ford38v8 said, there is an extra crossmember to provide additional support at the rear of the cowl where the door jambs with the door hinges mount. I also remember reading where the frames or X members are 1 gage thicker steel on open cars and station wagons. My 39 conv has the extra supports by the cowl.
Jim
 
Yes, the open car frames are a thicker gauge. 1/2 ton commercial frames are also the thicker gauge and can be substituted if you don't have an original open car frame by adding the body mounts to the outside of the frame rails. I did this and it worked well.
 
from what I have gleaned so far, only the crossmembers are supposed to be a heavier gauge steel. As far as that cross bracing only for convertibles, what is it, an angle, a channel? Where is it welded, even with the top flange of the side rail, the bottom or on the web in between the flanges? Thanx PG
 
PG, If you go to www.precisioncoachworks.com and click Ford parts then Ford parts catalog and scroll down to the photo section you will see the cowl supports- part # pc113/114. They are riveted between the frame and crossmember as shown in the wescott frame drawing. Jim

http://www.precisioncoachworks.com

When you get to the Ford parts catalog page you have to scroll down a bit as there is a large blank space at the top.
 
Great, I see those items. I see about where they go on that diagram but how do they mount onto the frame Thanx PG
 
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