Projects model a frame

So this is my first try at a frame,i am building it for my 30 model a coupe body.I don't have allot of room in my small garage or any fancy tools.I have the front end monted and am currently working on the rear.After this i am planning on mounting motor and trany.

 

cool

 

Small spaces.. Crude tools.. Now that is hot rodding at its best........

 

Here are some updated shots...My garage is really small...

 

looks pretty good. i'm running a similar setup for my 22 studebaker cab.

 

I did stretch the frame 4" for motor clearence..I want to run the original firewall

 

Refreshing to see a no "excuses" builder. Looks like a great start.

 

Thanks

 

Just some more shots..Motor and tranny going in soon,will have to set up some brake and clutch pedals..

 

Lookin great! Did you gusset those Z welds internally?

 

Nice job. Looks good.

 

What he said...... you would be well served to put gussets on those weld joints on the Z. Rest of project looks good though, good luck with it.
Mike

 

fish plate those 45* joints, nice job.

 

Here's more shots,just got the motor set in today..garage is gettin smaller and smaller..I still gotta fish plate the 45's..I appreciate all the advice..

 

Lookin good man. I like what you did with the rear crossmember, never seen a stock one grafted in like that before.

 

Very nice work!! Like the carb setup too. Your gonna have a ride you will be proud of. Todd

 

Thanks..

 

I was gonna ask about that. Did you save a hacked up rear cross member?

 

Nice work.

 

The rear cross was hacked up i got it from a friend and was already cut,so i cut out the tubing and trimmed a only a little and set it inside the tubing..

 

The body is in really sad shape,i really have my work cut out.The cowl section is pretty much gone as well as the top section.I just bought a complete top that was cut from a car and i will try and piece it together.I will try and send some shots of the body..

 

how thick is the wall of the tubing you used for the frame?

 

Here's what i am working with..

 

1/8" wall

 

The body was pretty much headed for the scrap and i picked it up cheap...I did find some doors also..

 

Damn! that makes my body look mint! You are a braver man than I.

 

nice work man I hope it continues to come together well

 

which cowl/firewall will the final version use?

 

The one sitting on the frame is the one i will use.This appeared to be a 50's hot rod,it was sitting on a frame which i sold and decided to build my own.It was channeled 4" and chopped 5" and i plan on keeping it this way..I have the complete wood kit doors,cowl,and complete top.I don't have a deck lid..I also have some patch panels.The area below the rear window is really bad,and i will have to figure something on that..I just couldn't see this thing go to the scrap...I must be insane.