Projects 28 Chevy

Picked up a 28 Chevy that im planning on making a hot rod out of.... Never built a frame before so i have a few questions... What width front and rear axles should i look for? .... Planning on open wheel... Thanks

 

Chevy had a frame that really was a ladder. Shouldnt be hard to build compared to a 32 Ford. A Ford cross spring axle looks best on a fenderless car,but you could run twin springs like the original,and add a tube axle.I would run fenders if you have all 4 ,but thats just me.Chevy"s being a termite trap makes them stand out at any show/run.

 

Look up 28 Chevy chassis specs.
Add a Model A front x member and 32up Ford axle set up
The rear depends on body width and wheel offset/width

 

Find you a front axle assembly out of around a 46-48 Ford car, they have good brakes. Split the wishbone. 8" rear end from a Ford maverick or mustang. 2X3 .120 wall makes a good frame, and not crazy expensive. You can still find a model A frame for a good price

 

Thanks for the replies.... Didnt mention that i also have the 28 chevy bare frame...

 

Cool.
If ya want a clean looking front end for a fender less ride. You can add a Ford front xmember for a transverse front spring set up

 

this should help fill in some of the "blanks" https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/do...information-kits/Chevrolet/1928-Chevrolet.pdf

 

Please keep it Chevy as much as possible. Front axle from 48-54 pickup, rear axle from similar year gm car. Others will know better than I what works but it can easily be done.

 

Standard track width on all prewar cars was 4 feet 8 inches or 56 inches. Later cars vary. If you want to use wider than stock tires and keep them under the fenders you might even go an inch or 2 narrower.

 

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/search/312989784/?q=1929+Chevy+Coupe&o=relevance&c[title_only]=1

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/search/312989963/?q=1928+Chevy+coupe&o=relevance&c[title_only]=1

 

Gm car
Ford axle set up.
(Also on a Ford chassis)
Cleans up the front