The Ford Barn

1crosscut · 01-14-2018, 10:02 PM

A while back I found some plans for building a simple frame spreader basically out of square tube and angle. I'm sure that I printed it off but now can't find the print or the site I found it on. Any direction as to where to find it or plans to build one would be appreciated.

Bruce of MN · 01-15-2018, 06:51 AM

Some alternates:

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...frame+spreader

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=198353

wrndln · 01-15-2018, 10:18 AM

Here you go. I made the frame spreader shown in the last three pictures using the dimensions shown in the first 6 pictures. It works very well.
Rusty Nelson

1crosscut · 01-15-2018, 12:51 PM

Perfect! Thanks

Chris Haynes · 01-15-2018, 09:49 PM

I used a '56 Chevy bumper jack.

Chuck Sea/Tac · 01-16-2018, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris Haynes

I used a '56 Chevy bumper jack.

I’m sorry you contaminated your A!

TerryO · 01-16-2018, 09:16 AM

Quote:

I’m sorry you contaminated your A!

TerryO

Russ · 01-16-2018, 09:25 AM

I found a quick, cheap, and easy solution at my local Home Depot. They sell post jacks in just the right size to fit between the Model A frame. This is the type of adjustable post that you see holding up the ceiling in old basements. I also used it to straighten my frame. It was between $20-$30. Most big box home improvement stores should have these.

Roger V · 01-16-2018, 08:36 PM

Here's my frame spreader with offset for the transmission clearance. It's 24 inches long, 6 inch legs (2 inch sq. tube, 1 inch plate). Frame plates are 3 5/8" x 4 1/2". Frame pads have 1/4" rubber. !/2" x 4" tap bolts one inch on center from bottom. Yes, I've installed many engines with greasing, prying, cussing, etc. but this eliminates that.

JDupuis · 01-17-2018, 10:07 AM

Nicely done Roger V.

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Jeff

01-14-2018, 10:02 PM	#1
1crosscut Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 1,909	Frame spreader plans A while back I found some plans for building a simple frame spreader basically out of square tube and angle. I'm sure that I printed it off but now can't find the print or the site I found it on. Any direction as to where to find it or plans to build one would be appreciated. __________________ Dave / Lincoln Nebraska

01-15-2018, 06:51 AM	#2
Bruce of MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: VA Posts: 1,410	Re: Frame spreader plans Some alternates: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...frame+spreader https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=198353

01-15-2018, 12:51 PM	#4
1crosscut Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 1,909	Re: Frame spreader plans Perfect! Thanks __________________ Dave / Lincoln Nebraska

01-15-2018, 09:49 PM	#5
Chris Haynes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camarillo, CA and Pine Grove, CA Posts: 2,832	Re: Frame spreader plans I used a '56 Chevy bumper jack. __________________ 1921 Runabout 1930 Tudor Early 1930 AA Speed costs money. How fast do you want to go?

01-16-2018, 09:25 AM	#8
Russ Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 52	Re: Frame spreader plans I found a quick, cheap, and easy solution at my local Home Depot. They sell post jacks in just the right size to fit between the Model A frame. This is the type of adjustable post that you see holding up the ceiling in old basements. I also used it to straighten my frame. It was between $20-$30. Most big box home improvement stores should have these.

01-17-2018, 10:07 AM	#10
JDupuis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Maryhill Ont Canada Posts: 834	Re: Frame spreader plans Nicely done Roger V. . Jeff __________________ Let's let pylons, be pylons!