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Uncle Bob · 06-20-2014, 11:43 PM

Careful Max, you might get scheduled for extra door knocking..................

Yes, it only has the steady rod through frame mount as shown in the second picture David posted except the fasteners are oriented horizontally rather than vertically and there are no abandoned holes in that area, so must have left the factory that way.

David, you've not weighed in on the front cross member not being riveted. Does that mean you concur that it should be, or is there some possibility that this is an early aberration? I'm glad I asked these questions even though you've given this hot rod heathen some pause to think. I responded to Mart earlier that I'm not motivated by "rare", however, if this is some form of significant frame that has at least some level of significant value I'm not too motivated to erase it's existence by modifying it to suit the hot rod ethos. There are plenty more "pedestrian" examples out there to play with. On the other hand, plenty of restoration types had an equal shot at acquiring this unit and for whatever reason(s) chose not to step up. Is there anything I should look at with the other components (mainly axle assemblies) that might be unique to early production. I was told the firewall was acquired separately as an example, and very likely the radiator was too. Don't know how to judge the steering assembly and column drop likewise. After our earlier conversations I got down under the radiator and can say that the front cross member has had some welding done on it across the mid section, likely spring action fatigue. I take it, based on both comments, that the brake pedal assy is unique to this legless arrangement as well and would have been replaced in the service bulletin procedure? Any feedback is appreciated.

Oh btw David, your comment about the battery relief, you may have noticed that a block of wood held on with one screw through the top of the center member was used to take up that space. Dealer or owner kludge for stabilizing I would presume.

Hopefully I can make time next week on enhancing the serial number to help answer some of the queries.

06-20-2014, 11:43 PM	#10
Uncle Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Salado, TX. Posts: 733	Re: Model B frame questions Careful Max, you might get scheduled for extra door knocking.................. Yes, it only has the steady rod through frame mount as shown in the second picture David posted except the fasteners are oriented horizontally rather than vertically and there are no abandoned holes in that area, so must have left the factory that way. David, you've not weighed in on the front cross member not being riveted. Does that mean you concur that it should be, or is there some possibility that this is an early aberration? I'm glad I asked these questions even though you've given this hot rod heathen some pause to think. I responded to Mart earlier that I'm not motivated by "rare", however, if this is some form of significant frame that has at least some level of significant value I'm not too motivated to erase it's existence by modifying it to suit the hot rod ethos. There are plenty more "pedestrian" examples out there to play with. On the other hand, plenty of restoration types had an equal shot at acquiring this unit and for whatever reason(s) chose not to step up. Is there anything I should look at with the other components (mainly axle assemblies) that might be unique to early production. I was told the firewall was acquired separately as an example, and very likely the radiator was too. Don't know how to judge the steering assembly and column drop likewise. After our earlier conversations I got down under the radiator and can say that the front cross member has had some welding done on it across the mid section, likely spring action fatigue. I take it, based on both comments, that the brake pedal assy is unique to this legless arrangement as well and would have been replaced in the service bulletin procedure? Any feedback is appreciated. Oh btw David, your comment about the battery relief, you may have noticed that a block of wood held on with one screw through the top of the center member was used to take up that space. Dealer or owner kludge for stabilizing I would presume. Hopefully I can make time next week on enhancing the serial number to help answer some of the queries. __________________ Luck occurs when preparation and opportunity converge. Last edited by Uncle Bob; 06-20-2014 at 11:52 PM.