Model T front axle on Model A frame

[tryn2rest]

So I'm just getting parts together to build a T. I have a Model A frame. I found parts for sale that include a T aftermarket front axle. Can I adapt this to my A frame? Is there an aftermarket crossmember made for this? If not are there plans available to fab one?

Can I use a 3" tube ( what thickness?) and a " suicide kit" from ebay seller tbucketparts4u?

Pardon Our Interruption...

If so what modification do I need to do to the A's frame?

TIA

 

[Spanky]

Great to hear of your plans and I'm sure you can adapt the T front end to your frame. Just curious, why do you prefer the Model A frame? Is it more suitable for a body you have in mind?

PS - Check this out . . .

T-Bucket on Model A Frame

Has anyone built a T-Bucket on a Model A Frame? Can you post pictures of it.

www.jalopyjournal.com

 

[RodStRace]

Considering those parts are 100 years old and hot rodders have mixed and matched stuff like this all that time, there has got to be a way. Now if the exact parts you have will be the best, easiest to cobble together is the question.
The HAMB (Jalopy Journal link Spanky posted) is a treasure trove of this kind of stuff, but your exact question will be a needle in a hay stack. If a rodder is using a Model A frame, they would use the Model A axle/suspension or update it with later model 32-up stuff, not backdate it with older stuff for the most part.
Then you talk about a suicide mount, which is different than a Model T or a Model A and you are in a T-Bucket forum.

The T is much lighter and has no brakes and limits wheels. NOTE the spindle area.

The Model A is much stronger and has brakes and a wider wheel choice. NOTE the axle is directly under the spring and crossmember.


common old school hot rod stuff uses 'juice brakes' 40-48


Finally, a 'suicide' front is what is typical and common on a T-Bucket, but does not use T or A parts.

If you are building a 'gow job' the most likely would be a Model A setup on an A frame, not the T.
This one is all T.

 

[Spanky]

So I'm just getting parts together to build a T. I have a Model A frame. I found parts for sale that include a T aftermarket front axle. Can I adapt this to my A frame?

Note: he has access to aftermarket parts (eBay) for a T front axle so I'm guessing they're already engineered for a T-bucket with strength considerations and brake applications.

(PS - the eBay seller happens to be RPM, one of our sponsors, and his stuff is definitely T-bucket friendly.)