frame 30 coupe replacement

katy said:
What advantages does the "modern" frame have?
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Stronger, better adapted to V8 power.

A friend has built a "rod" in the traditional home-brew 1950s vintage. He's used a body which you otherwise probably wouldn't use for a "restoration." He's using the 4 cylinder engine with some modest upgrade (think $$$) but keeping the rest of the car pretty stock including mechanical brakes. His challenges include abandoning the cowl tank and putting in a "fuel cell" in the trunk of this coupe. No fenders and "moon eyes" sticker on the back window.

It's a car to go get ice cream on a warm summer Saturday night.

For above "Boxing" the frame is a possibility, but given the riveted frame corners, one is probably better off starting from welded square tube.

He needs below.

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/forums/traditional-hot-rods.57/


Joe K
 
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If by "modern" you mean a dimensionaly correct Model A frame made of modern tubing then Yes it's been done many times.
There is no need to do it unless you add too much torque or traction. A lot of aftermarket frames are available with a kicked up rear section so you can get a lower stance.
In looking at your other posts I agree with ronn - ask on the Hokey A$$ Message Board - https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/forums/the-hokey-***-message-board.5/
 
Hot rodders that went AV8 just added an intermediate crossmember such as the 1932 K member so they could use the later transmission, pedal support, send a rear engine mount. Street rodders of the later 50s, 60s, and on, either box the frame along with more modern drive & suspension or the build a custom frame. This forum generally sticks to more original details with safety improvements.
 
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