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JimK1930A · 11-06-2016, 12:19 PM

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 · 11-06-2016, 12:25 PM

What is the number stamped on the frame?

Bob

JimK1930A · 11-06-2016, 12:38 PM

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 · 11-06-2016, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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?

yes

Bill Cilker · 11-06-2016, 01:08 PM

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

figment · 11-06-2016, 02:12 PM

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

JimK1930A · 11-06-2016, 02:36 PM

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 · 11-06-2016, 02:45 PM

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

700rpm · 11-06-2016, 02:51 PM

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 · 11-06-2016, 03:10 PM

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

Terry Burtz, Calif · 11-06-2016, 03:13 PM

Canadian frames were not numbered.

Bob C · 11-06-2016, 03:21 PM

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/..._Assembly2.pdf

Bob

davehc · 11-06-2016, 03:32 PM

Another pic of location .

JimK1930A · 11-06-2016, 04:35 PM

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 · 11-07-2016, 01:33 AM

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 · 11-28-2016, 10:27 AM

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

Tom Foster · 11-28-2016, 03:21 PM

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

11-06-2016, 12:19 PM	#1
JimK1930A Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minneapolis,MN Posts: 178	Model A Frame 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.

11-06-2016, 12:25 PM	#2
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,749	Re: Model A Frame What is the number stamped on the frame? Bob

11-06-2016, 12:38 PM	#3
JimK1930A Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minneapolis,MN Posts: 178	Re: Model A Frame I will have to look and get back to you. Is the number stamped on the wide rail right behind where the battery sits?

11-06-2016, 01:08 PM	#5
Bill Cilker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Milpitas, CA Posts: 398	Re: Model A Frame The frame number is stamped on the top of the frame rail, just to the rear of the left front cowl bolt hole. __________________ Bill Cilker, Jr Unrestored 190A Victoria 45B, 160B & 189A Victoria Association President

11-06-2016, 02:12 PM	#6
figment Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 332	Re: Model A Frame Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The number is stamped on the drivers side rail under where the front of the splash apron would lay.

11-06-2016, 02:36 PM	#7
JimK1930A Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minneapolis,MN Posts: 178	Re: Model A Frame 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.

11-06-2016, 02:45 PM	#8
Chuck Sea/Tac Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Between Seattle & Tacoma Posts: 2,354	Re: Model A Frame Try wire brush and then white chalk, or a pencil rubbing lead sideways on paper laid over number.

11-06-2016, 02:51 PM	#9
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,903	Re: Model A Frame 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. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

11-06-2016, 03:10 PM	#10
JimK1930A Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minneapolis,MN Posts: 178	Re: Model A Frame Still can't find any number. Has some surface rust, but mainly original black paint.

11-06-2016, 03:13 PM	#11
Terry Burtz, Calif Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Campbell,CA, USA Posts: 319	Re: Model A Frame Canadian frames were not numbered.

11-06-2016, 03:21 PM	#12
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,749	Re: Model A Frame 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/..._Assembly2.pdf Bob

11-06-2016, 03:32 PM	#13
davehc Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Adrian , Mich. Posts: 386	Re: Model A Frame Another pic of location .

11-06-2016, 04:35 PM	#14
JimK1930A Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minneapolis,MN Posts: 178	Re: Model A Frame 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.

11-07-2016, 01:33 AM	#15
Dave Mellor NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 778	Re: Model A Frame Look for the hole where the steering comes out. If you have the same hole on the passenger side it's a 28-29

11-28-2016, 10:27 AM	#16
PatrickGrant Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Theilman, Mn Posts: 147	Re: Model A Frame I'm looking for a good 28-29 frame Jim. Live close to Rochester, Mn

11-28-2016, 03:21 PM	#17
Tom Foster Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 160	Re: Model A Frame It may be further back than the pointer indicates. The number on my late '31 Tudor was beyond the crewmember.