need opinion A coupe build

[crazyindian]

I am thinking about changing my A coupe direction. I am wondering if I should run a original style A frame or a 32 frame. The body is going to be a flat army green with no chop or channel with a vinyl top. I am going to run a 392 hemi with split bones front and rear. If I go with the original style A frame I am going to run a hood with an A grill shell. If I go with the 32 frame I am not going to run a hood and have lake headers. Any opinion on what would look better.

 

[freakdude]

Id go with the 32 frame giving a choice. It will sit lower and is an all around prettier frame...Im a little partial to that army green too!!

 

[35Mastr]

I am also in for the 32 frame.The lines on those frames just look great.

 

[crazyindian]

Thanks for the input. Green is the way to go.

 

[Gastrick]

I personally like the 32 chassis. In my opinion it looks better and since you will be running a 392 hemi, it'll be stronger too.

I'm building a 392 hemi for my coupe also. I should be starting the engine swap very soon. Click the below link if you are interested in the hemi rebuild.

http://www.ratrodsrule.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5295&highlight=hemi

 

[brentthebarber]

cant go wrong with a duece frame

 

[Willowbilly3]

How will you make room for the Hemi? I would think either cut the firewall or move the radiator a bit. Hemi A coupes are cool. Keep the pictures coming.

 

[donsrods]

Besides being better looking and stronger, there is also another advantage to the 32 frame.........you pick up 3 inches more wheelbase and 3 inches more engine room length. With a hemi it will be tight even with a Deuce frame because they are pretty long, so every inch you can pick up there really helps out.

Don

 

[LordMaximo]

Actually, you would have more room if you relocate the radiator to the rear of the ride and build an air tunnel to keep it cool.
This would give you room for other options like an oil cooler that takes less room up front and you could do something exotic to stamp your mark.
Just thinking out loud,

Maximo