AA Frame 157" straightening

Hi Scott,

In photo above, near the rear engine mounts, looks like a steel frame patch was provided on the passenger's side ....... and a "rough" weld job provided on the driver's side .... either of which may mean that cracks occurred at these (2) locations before ...... or maybe during the collision ..... frame could possibly be out of alignment after being repaired at these (2) locations.

It may help to consider that many 1920's & 1930's painted, "pitted" steel bridge members are still declared safe for use today.

Today, we see and hear about quite a few modern bridges which collapsed ........ but, we never hear of a Model A frame that collapsed ............... yet, that is.
 
If you do decide to use the original frame ,and from your photo that's most likely your best option unless you find a better one make certain that you clean the rust thoroughly before skimming with the filler of your choice. I did the same thing years back and after the frame was completely apart I lightly sandblasted the whole frame then used a couple of coats of epoxy primer them lightly sanded it and then put the skim coat of filler down to clean it up . It came out looking like a show car frame after the final prime sand and topcoat. Good luck on your project. And keep all of us informed of your progress
 
I, personally, would put tires & wheels on it & take it "as is" to a Truck Frame Shop. They can do a MARVELOUS JOB on it.
Bill W.
 
Since I don't have a good "front corner" to measure to, I measured from the rear of the frame rails diagonally to the front of the opposite engine mounts at the frame. Both measure exactly the same, 145 1/4". Would this be a good indication of a square frame?
 
Hi Scott,

Yes.

The rear engine mounts, if not bent forward or rearward:

1. Locates transverse alignment of the flywheel cover; and,

2. Perpendicular to the engine "mounted" flywheel cover is the crankshaft; and,

3. Directly below the front of the crankshaft is the centered bolt for the front engine mount on the front cross rail ....... also diagonally check L and R ends of front cross rail.

4. While LOL ........ unless your engine or crankshaft got slightly bent in the previous collision, your front motor mount bolt should be correctly centered & located along with the front cross rail to be positioned within an acceptable range of tolerances.

Hope this helps.
 
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