Re: Body mounting blocks

Posted by Dan Partain on February 03, 1998 at 22:23:44

In Reply to: Re: Body mounting blocks
posted by Murphy on February 03, 1998 at 21:12:57

: Brian,Try Restorer's Model A shop Manual by Jim Schild.Chapter 12Body and Fender Assembly page 185 are drawings of various body block sets,you should be able to recognize the Tudor set on the bottom of the page.Good Luck
Brian, if you received a set incorrect for your 31 S/W you may be able to identify them with the manual above or the "Model A Ford Mechanics Handbook" (excellent drawings of the body blocks), but neither book has a specific drawing for the 31 S/W. The Mechanics Handbook does mention that all fordor sedans utilized wood subframes and therefore didn't require body blocks *except for the 31 S/W.
I would check with your local chapter of MAFCA and try to find another 31 S/W to compare blocks with. If you are sure yours are original and good enough for patterns try a local cabinet shop to see if they would duplicate them for you.
BTW, both books mentioned above are great books.

E-Mail Comment to Webmaster