Building a 1930 model a Ford how do I go about building a floor without using a subframe? Do I just use wood there has to be a way all the hot rod guys build the model a's
Well the way that everyone has answered the barn find car was thing leads me to believe that this will get some funny answers as well. Let's see Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
There are a bunch of Model A build threads on here that show several different ways to do the floors. I've got a 31 Victoria that the floor is 75% wood on and it's going to end up with an all or almost all steel floor by the time I'm done.
is it a `30 four door? i believe that the sub-rails in them are wood from the factory and usually all rotted away. the doors are wood framed too , i'd try to replace it all with steel maybe you could post some pictures so we can see what you have
Have you considered formica? Lotta cool designs in it and it goes real good with glastron boat seat covers. Just kiddin thirtyfordor. I'd go back with steel subframe and steel panels. Then no more termite worries plus the steel is alot lighter and stiffer.
In my old rod shown above, I added sort of a K frame to the main frame, made from 1x1 steel tube, welded to the main frame.... Then I bolted the body to the main frame, adding body mount tabs to the frame where necessary. Finally I put the wood floor in, as I recall 3/4 plywood.
where in wisconsin are you? building a subrame from 1"x1" steel will cost you no more than $60 and some man hours, easy to do, and it will be done right
That's a good idea...do u happen to have any pictures at all? @charles I'm located in beloit,wi basically right on the border of wi and il.
I built a sub frame then skinned it in sheet metal after running it thru my bead roller. pics on my build thread. I was mating to a duece frame though, so my floor was not flat. same concept though...
What are you going to use for sub rails, I just picked up a 30 Vicky and was thinking about using some sub rails from a coupe or sedan. Thoughts?
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