Hot Rod Front End - More Bang For Your Buck - Tech
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Michael's coupe utilizes an original '31 Model A frame assembly that's been modified with an aftermarket front crossmember and will, after the frontend install, more than likely receive a modified trans crossmember and mount as well. Boxing a stock C-channel frame is a must when building a hot rod, The stock configuration was designed to handle a little 40hp banger and the torque provided by anything more powerful would be way too much for an unboxed frame. Ideally the rails should be boxed along their entire length-at this point Michael had only fabbed and installed boxing plates (.120-wall cold-rolled steel plate) that run from the front crossmember to a few inches past where the radius rod brackets will mount. He will be boxing the balance of the frame as he works his way rearward though. View Related Article
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