howiess2000
Active member
I’m building a 29 model a. For the frame I used 2x4 rectangular tubing 3/16 thick w/ fishplates at the joints, it is quite stout.
The engine mounts are welded directly to the frame rails with equally thick universal mounts and gussets. Until now ive never questioned the strength of the frame, but looking at other builds I see guys using engine mounts welded to the frame, like mine but they have a crossmember under the engine, or a crossmember with the mounts attached to the CM.
Is a crossmember under the engine necessary? Will the crossmember for the tranny and one near the back suffice?
As far as engine, I have a stock 2bbl 351w and a c4 trans, not exactly a powerhouse. I’m about to pull the engine (hopefully for the last time). If I need to make a CM, I will, but what the people who have done it before think?
Thanks in advance
The engine mounts are welded directly to the frame rails with equally thick universal mounts and gussets. Until now ive never questioned the strength of the frame, but looking at other builds I see guys using engine mounts welded to the frame, like mine but they have a crossmember under the engine, or a crossmember with the mounts attached to the CM.
Is a crossmember under the engine necessary? Will the crossmember for the tranny and one near the back suffice?
As far as engine, I have a stock 2bbl 351w and a c4 trans, not exactly a powerhouse. I’m about to pull the engine (hopefully for the last time). If I need to make a CM, I will, but what the people who have done it before think?
Thanks in advance