1932 Ford 5W Coupe frame
The Coupe has a modified stock '32 frame under it. It retains the original front crossmember. The center 'K' member is original as well although the top of the transmission tunnel was hacked off to make room for the T-10 tranny.
The rear '32 crossmember was replaced with one from a '35-'40 Ford. Although similar in size and dimensions, The rear crossmembers vary in detail from one year and model to the next. A small circular upsweep near the ends of the front bottom edge of the crossmember is visible on the Coupe. Depending on which year crossmember you use, the upsweeps can be in different locations. They seem to have no structural value and are just a matter of accuracy preference. The rails have been bobbed in the rear, just behind this crossmember.
Although our frame in the illustration is, the Coupe's frame is NOT boxed. That, combined with it's modified 'K' member serve to make the Coupe's chassis weak and susceptible to twisting. Close inspection show evidence that the Coupe has been repaired where the traction bar mounts are attached to the rails, and multiple parts and pieces under the car are loose and/or broken. A replica builder may want to consider ways to beef up the frame for safety and quality.
