Zeed Frame and Chopping on Ford 31 Model A

[vancouver71]

Hi guys,

I just got a Ford 31 Model A this morning, and I would like to make a Ratrod of it.

But before I cut, I would like you check if my cut lines are correct.

1st is the frame: As you can see, I marked the vertical lines where the firewall starts and the wheel arch at the back starts as well, and I marked the 45 degres lines than I will cut to make the zeed frame.

Are those two 45 degres cut are correct?

At the front, is it a problem if the cut is right after the engine "stand'?

for the back, is that gonna be a problem for the floor?

2nd is the chopping roof: I applied tape around the body, the cut lines are the edges on both side of the tape, is it correct?

I am sure I will have more questions as I go further in the project.

thank you for your time.

Mickael.

[Ace-Garageguy]

You have the right idea, but to get a square and symmetrical frame at the end, you need accurate cuts. To get accurate cuts you need accurate lines to follow.

Here's a tutorial I did on the subject, and it's the same way I zee frames on the very expensive full-scale traditional rods I build in real life.

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=70728

Of course, if you zee a frame, it won't fit the rear floor any more. You'll have to modify the floor.

You have the right idea on chopping the roof, but again...accuracy counts. Cut very carefully.

Edited January 22, 2015 by Ace-Garageguy

[vancouver71]

thank you Bill for your tutorial, it's awesome.

I am going to erase the marks and redo it properly.

I will post some pics before cutting with accurate lines.

thank you very much

Mickael

[Ace-Garageguy]

Good luck with your project Mickael, and keep us posted on your progress. Welcome to the forum, too.

[cobraman]

Cool project. That's going to be a heck of a chop ! : )

[High octane]

Good tutorial Bill, and thanks!

[vancouver71]

Would be too much with a bed right? :0

[Jantrix]

Too much sedan and too much bed. I'd take enough out of the sedan so that the rear window is only half as wide. And then knock the bed down by half.

Just my 2 cents.

[Guest]

Would be too much with a bed right? :0

Way too much. Just turn the bed into a matching tag along trailer.