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Old 02-21-2014, 11:20 AM   #1
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Default Model A Victoria Frame Question (technical)

I realize that the Model A Vicky shares very few body parts with other Model As. That said, however, do they share the same frames or is that unique to the Victoria models as well?

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Old 02-21-2014, 11:38 AM   #2
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I think they are the same only they have a extra body bracket I think it is called number 6 also think the rear bumper bracket is different. and very hard to find, I am in the process of trying to make one out of a 1930 two door,
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So other than the body bracket, the frame rails interchange with other Model As?
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Old 02-21-2014, 12:05 PM   #4
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hi this is butch again if you have the original rear bumper bracket could you put a drawing of the length and the location of the body bracket and the location,and anything you can think I could use for making one. thanks
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I think they are the same only they have a extra body bracket I think it is called number 6 also think the rear bumper bracket is different. and very hard to find, I am in the process of trying to make one out of a 1930 two door,
The Vicky is not the only car that uses the "extra" bracket.
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hi this is butch again if you have the original rear bumper bracket could you put a drawing of the length and the location of the body bracket and the location,and anything you can think I could use for making one. thanks

This may help;
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Old 02-21-2014, 02:05 PM   #7
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All slant window bodies use the #6 mount point. This required the addition of the #6 frame bracket just behind the rear running board bracket on the line.

#6 bracket

The frame introduced with the Vicky had the 3 holes for the rivets. You will also find the 2/3 bracket moved rearward by one hole on these frames.

Model A Frame Evolution

There are a lot of these frames out there since they were used with all production. Many guys are unaware of the #6 bracket and may have them just laying around.

Hope that answers your question.
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Old 02-21-2014, 03:29 PM   #8
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That's really helpful. Thank you.
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Old 02-21-2014, 03:48 PM   #9
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I will have to check to see what I have laying around. I was trying to read Mike's drawing above but it is too light to read
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I will have to check to see what I have laying around. I was trying to read Mike's drawing above but it is too light to read
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Old 02-21-2014, 08:42 PM   #11
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hi this is butch from Michigan,do you have the length of the bracket that bolts to the body? I think it is 5/1/4 inches ,i have a 30 sedan bumper it is 36 inches long 4 inch body bracket that is in the wrong location,but I can change that to the right location then I think everything will be like the Vicky drawing . thanks for the drawing. butch
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Old 02-21-2014, 08:47 PM   #12
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hi this is butch I should have said bumper bracket. sorry butch
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Old 02-21-2014, 09:56 PM   #13
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Butch,

I did an article about the Evolution of the Model A Ford Frame for The Restorer a few years ago.

You can find the article in my website. It will explain a lot of things if you are not in the know.

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Old 02-22-2014, 07:27 AM   #14
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hi this is butch I should have said bumper bracket. sorry butch
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Old 02-22-2014, 08:06 AM   #15
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also the later frames that were used on the Victoria`s and other model`s too. the cowl bolts #1 is in the same location, but bolts #`s 2&3 the bracket is moved back the distance of the two holes in the bracket. if I remember right it is 2.5"
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Old 02-22-2014, 09:16 AM   #16
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So here's what I am getting at....

I have a ton of leftover parts from other projects, and would like to pull them together into a Model A build. To be clear, an AV8. I have an extra 21-stud motor from my '34, as well as the rest of the '34 running gear. I have several front ends. I also have a very decent Model A frame and some extra rails. My buddy has a frame table and can help me pull together the straightest pieces.

No idea what body style I'd like, but likely a phaeton or roadster or possibly a roadster pickup. Maybe even a Vicky that is For Sale locally. My desire is to keep the build a stock-like configuration, other than the V8 running gear. No bad-assed hot rod or streetrod or anything like that.

If I pull together a rolling chassis, will any of these bodies fit the frame? I understand that holes and brackets may need to be re-located. Am I making a mistake in pulling together the rolling chassis from the various orphan parts without first knowing what sheetmetal will go on the frame?
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Old 02-22-2014, 09:52 AM   #17
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The critical items.

The front cross member is different depending on 28-29 radiator or 30-31. They used a taller radiator for 30-31 and the mount points are lower to keep the hood level.

Slant window bodies need a different placement of the 2/3 frame bracket and the addition of the #6 bracket.

For the most part you have any body fit on any frame so long as you are aware of the above. There are other issues if you intend to keep a correct mechanical setup having to do with emergency brakes or if you want to do a early brake system. I am guessing you will be doing juice brakes.
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Old 02-22-2014, 06:14 PM   #18
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Kevin, yes, I'll need to decide on the early or late radiator. With the 21-stud flathead, we're planning on an altered '32 style crossmember to mount the motor and transmission, and strengthen the frame. I will use the '34 banjo rear to the Model A width. And a '40 Ford front axle, and '40 Ford juice brakes front and rear. I also have an F-1 steering box, leftover from another project.

So there is lots of flexibility here, but I'd like to stay with the Model A frame.

Thanks for all the guidance here. Very helpful.
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Old 02-22-2014, 07:01 PM   #19
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As long as you start with a '30-31 frame then any body of any year is easily manageable. If you start with an earlier frame then plan on staying with a '28-29 model.
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Old 02-22-2014, 08:25 PM   #20
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And in terms of the rails- frame rails only- how can I tell one from the other? Early rails vs. late rails???
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