Model A 32 Rails Hemi Build

A quick question. What did you do to ensure that the 4 bearing bores in your rearend ended up in a straight line after all of that welding on the housing? After years of narrowing rearends I can assure you that the axle pulls way out of straight if it isn't fixtured while this is going on. Even then its sometimes necessary to press or shrink straighten after everything is finalized. Not trying to be a prick as I noticed your a millwright and most likely very aware of the forces induced by welding.

Frank

 

I used a rear end jig to get tubes to line up it uses a long bar and flanges that replace the bearings.I tacked the shock and ladder bar mounts and went to a friends shop and used his 1/2" steel table to secure the center ends, ladder bar and shock brackets using scrap angle iron and plate. I welded all the angles and plate to the table and bolted all attaching points to the brackets welded to the table. I then welded every thing up and let cool.

 

Did you shift the body aft on the rails.....was reading where you didn't necessarily have to pinch the frame at the firewall when mounding a 30-31 on duece rails.

(Concerned because I am considering a similar build....30-31 on duece rails and had not planned on doing anything but bobbing rear of the frame rails.)

 

Keep up the good work... It's hard to beat an A Coupe on deuce rails...

 

Keep up the good work, great thread to follow

 

That thing is looking awesome. I also have a 354 firepower in my sportcoupe.

 

Thanks for the positive posts. I haven't worked on the coupe the last 3 weeks, having back problems.

 

I believe the Model A mounting holes fell an 1" or so behind the holes drilled in the frame. Moved front cross member ahead 2" to make room for the Hemi.

 

lookin good

 

Love what you are doing. Get back better and go to work on that coupe!

 

Jason very professional and original work... looks great bro