Update 9 : Our Frame / Rolling Chassis
B
y Frank Colgoni
When you're building a '32 Ford and need to work a stock-type frame/framerail into your project (with the "reveal" section intact), you have only three choices: utilize/renovate an original frame, fixture and build a frame from new rails or start with a new, complete frame.
About the 1932 Ford Frame Rail Itself
"One of the unique aspects of the 1932 Ford are the main frame rails. Unlike the Model A's that preceded the '32 and the '33 that came after, the Deuce was outfitted with a rail that was designed to remain exposed after fitment of fenders and running boards. The rail has a sculpted profile at the outer bottom edge between the wheel wells. This profile provides a transition to the running board in the vertical plane and ends in a graceful upward arc at it's most forward horizontal position where it meets the front fender."1)
To jumpstart our project, we chose to start with a 1932 Ford rolling chassis package from Lucky 7. The Rod Shop is a dealer and the Western Canadian distributor for Lucky 7 hot rod parts.
We added a set of temporary wheels/tires to our chassis package but, other than that, this is exactly how the chassis package was received. (click for larger version / back button to return)
The package can be customized to your preferences.
Our package features:
- Chrome, drilled I-beam axle
- Chrome and polished stainless steel front end components
- Chrome coilovers
- Hairpins to locate the front end (versus four-bar)
- Raised rear crossmember (effectively lowers the car by the amount of "kickup")
Above: All of the chassis components can be ordered separately including a complete front end.
Above: Front crossmember detail showing integrated spring clamp.
Above: Drilled, chrome I-beam front axle.
Above: Spindle and brake adapter detail.
Above: Steering arm detail.
Above: Centre section detail and GM-style transmission mount.
Above: GM transmission mount.
Above: Detail of front shock mount, shock and spring perch.
Above: New, correct-width 9" Ford rear end. Note the 2" raised rear crossmember. This effectively lowers the car by the same amount.
Note 1) above:Excerpted from Canadian Rodder Deuce Odyssey project article 2.
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