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Front crossmember
Posted: Tue May 26, 2020 2:40 pm
by Dropacent
Another thread is discussing a front valance, so maybe someone can tell me what this crossmember is for. I’m pretty sure the rusty one is TT truck. As you can see, the black one is about 3/8” lower at the engine mounting point. It has a large ford script, so later, but car or truck,or.....
Re: Front crossmember
Posted: Wed May 27, 2020 4:55 pm
by Ruxstel24
Can’t say about the crossmember Tim....
But that manifold shore looks familiar.
Re: Front crossmember
Posted: Thu May 28, 2020 10:58 am
by Original Smith
There is a post recently about TT front crossmembers.
Re: Front crossmember
Posted: Thu May 28, 2020 11:33 am
by TRDxB2
I did a forum search here are some highlights which you may have already found
https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php? ... ers#p78848
From the encyclopedia:
Beginning about March 19, 1919, the “Ford” logo began to be imprinted on the front cross member.
Beginning in June 1920 the front cross-member was made of heavier steel.
The front cross member on the '26 and '27 Ts are different from the '25 and earlier frames. They are made to accommodate the '26-'27 front fender irons.
https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php? ... ber#p99388
Talks about the radiator apron differences with picture of TT compared to a T