Model A frame desireable?

[Charley Davidson]

A kid scrapped a model A frame and truck bed today, I was able to get the frame and pull it to the side, is it worth anything or just leave it?

 

[Got Rust?]

they are around here, box it, (or not) and it's the foundation for a rat rod, or? should fit any A and used by most T's. if noth'n else it's a start. depends on what it will cost ya,but I'v seen your work, you can build it.

 

[Charley Davidson]

Guess I'll go get it just to have it or incase someone else wants one.

 

[donsrods]

I'm running an original Model A frame under my 27 roadster. I boxed it and added K members to stiffen it. Built it over 20 years ago and it still works fine and has been driven a zillion miles. Keep it and use it for some project.

Don

 

[Charley Davidson]

The front cross member was torched out but it is there they welded a piece of tubing in the very front.

 

[donsrods]

Front crossmembers show up on Ebay all the time, and I think someone is repopping them also.........in fact, I'm pretty sure they are because my Kid bought one when he built his frame. I think they offer them in various drops.

Don

 

[26chrysler]

I think anything you can save is worth the time...These things in Cali are getting harder to find . Even if you just stick it under a tarp beside the house. Guys want top dollar for truck beds. And you are saving history. And you know ya want a new "project". I am sure that at least you could double your money. I would already have it home...lol

 

[dmw56]

I bought 2 Model A frames with new Titles for $300 each. Bought them more for the titles than anyting else. The ID/engine/frame number is stamped on the frame which, it is titled under.

All the crossmembers are available. Front, rear and 32 K members to make a Model AV8.

A good Model A truck bed can go for $300+.

 

[Charley Davidson]

The bed got crushed, all that is there is the frame (frame rails in tact no suspension or anything else)

 

[Got Rust?]

Charley, ya built a bar-b-que, ya put wheels, and brakes on the dodge truck, hung exaust, just do the same to this frame, and hire somebody for $95.00 per hour to do a motor and trans and your on the road![ P.S.don't drive at night till ya get them light thing's figured out.

 

[NewIronRats]

Build it like Johnny Cash did, One peice at a time.[P[

 

[Got Rust?]

waiting for the build thread.[P