Box it or not.

I have a 30 model A frame that is being used for a traditional style T bucket. I'm not changing the frame dimensions. It is going to run a 225 Plymouth slant 6 and a 904 auto trans. I'm not looking at beefing the HP up on the 225. So with that said, my question is: Should I box the frame or is it OK to leave it be as it is getting a low HP six?

 

What tires are you planning on running Chuck (Bob?)?

That will determine how much load you can put into the frame from the suspension.

 

well Chuckbob, there is no question here, Henry built the T & A as ATV's to run over the roads of the 20's and 30's. that frame will twist causing all kinds of problems... kind of like Boyd and blue bear

 

That's old steel. Box it and beef it up.

 

exwestracer. Nothing wide. 16 and 15 inch WW Bias Ply tires.
Chubbie and Ghost28. That answers it perfecly. Box it is. Thanks.

 

If the T is steel you can get by as is but if it's fiberglas, box it. Personally I would box it either way.

 

oldschool66. It's fiberglass.
So box and beef it up is where I'm heading now.
Thanks all for the quick replies.

 

Definitely box the rails. Stiffens the frame immensely.

 

Always box.

 

Box it.

 

Take the time and box it .

 

A model a frame is so simple so i would build a new one
its quicker and better than fixing a 80 years old frame