Re: 1930 Coupe Frame Blocks & Webbing

Posted by Ralph Holland on May 13, 1997 at 16:10:23

In Reply to: Re: 1930 Coupe Frame Blocks & Webbing
posted by Jim McPherson on May 07, 1997 at 21:41:33

I have restored four 45B coupes.Walt bratton has a good selection of the body blocks as does Rocky Mountain Wood.It is correct to use the rubber inserts in the block grooves on the frame side to align the body.Body alignment on the $%B is one of the most tedious tasks there are..The blocks should be treated with Penta or some other kind of termite preventative and either a flat black paint or natural stain.The Model A Judging Standards is an excellent source for correctness.
Walt Bratton at Bratton's Antique Auto Parts is a good source for the welting.As a restorer, I have had excellent service from Walt.He has a Web page and an outstanding catalog.
Roy Naeiscweitz(spelling may be wrong) is the source for correct body bolt replacements.
Patience will help your procedure.
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: : I have a 1930 45b Coupe Dlx that I am restoring. I bought it assembled from a fellow in the Dakotas. I have it all striped down for painting and as I removed the fenders I noticed that the chassis is resting on the rear shocks. It actually is touching the filler nut. After further analysis I noticed that the hood seems to be spaced right at the top but near the fender it is forward to the point that it over laps the radiator cowl and in the back by the chassis there is a large gap.
: : It looks to me like the chassis blocks are not positioned properly, they are placed perpendicular to the frame under the chassis. It looks like they should run parallel to the frame???
: : There is no webbing installed on the frame or under the chassis, should there be???
: : Is there some place that I can get info on how the blocks and webbing should be installed, as well as the welting around the fenders and gas tank???
: : beckdale@cdsnet.net
: Dale, I would suggest you get a copy of the How to Restore Your Model A series from MAFCA. You can check their web site for the books. AlsoThe Model A Frod as Henry Built it will be a great help. The frame webbing is very thin. The blocks, with rubber pads are perpendicular to the frame and their exact location for your body will be in either book. There are rubber pads only, no block, at the front body bolt at firewall which when raised will correct the hood alignment. Good Luck, Jim

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