Model A Frame

[JimK1930A]

I have a spare model A frame that has been in dry storage for over 50 years for a someday project. I no longer have a use for it and need the space in my shed. How do I tell what year it is and what is a fair price for it?
Thank you in advance.

 

[Bob C]

What is the number stamped on the frame?

Bob

 

[JimK1930A]

I will have to look and get back to you.
Is the number stamped on the wide rail right behind where the battery sits?

 

[Gary WA]

I will have to look and get back to you.
Is the number stamped on the wide rail right behind where the battery sits?

yes

 

[Bill Cilker]

The frame number is stamped on the top of the frame rail, just to the rear of the left front cowl bolt hole.

 

[figment]

The number is stamped on the drivers side rail under where the front of the splash apron would lay.

 

[JimK1930A]

I pulled my frame out in the sunshine and so far I can not find any number.
I am going out again to see what I can find.
I will keep you posted.

 

[Chuck Sea/Tac]

Try wire brush and then white chalk, or a pencil rubbing lead sideways on paper laid over number.

 

[700rpm]

Figment has described the correct place to look for the number: on the top of the left (ds) frame rail, not the cross member behind the battery box.

 

[JimK1930A]

Still can't find any number. Has some surface rust, but mainly original black paint.

 

[Terry Burtz Calif]

Canadian frames were not numbered.

 

[Bob C]

Post a picture of the front cross member and the emergency brake cross shaft.
You can also check our Steve Plucker's article.
http://www.plucks329s.org/pdf/frame/Evolution_of_the_frame_Assembly2.pdf

Bob

 

[davehc]

Another pic of location .

 

[JimK1930A]

Thank you, after supper I will go out and look again.
I just returned from a 20 mile ride in my 1930 coupe along the Mississippi River Road.
First on the Minneapolis side of the river then crossed over a bridge then along the St. Paul side parkway system, then back home following the Minnehaha parkway.

 

[Dave Mellor NJ]

Look for the hole where the steering comes out. If you have the same hole on the passenger side it's a 28-29

 

[PatrickGrant]

I'm looking for a good 28-29 frame Jim. Live close to Rochester, Mn

 

[Tom Foster]

It may be further back than the pointer indicates. The number on my late '31 Tudor was beyond the crewmember.