My  1932 Auburn Sedan
  • front page
  • Hood 2019
  • Front fenders
  • Duesenberg Golf Car
  • Rear fenders and reverse curve
  • V12 engine HOME
    • engine first start
    • Carburetion
    • V 12 oil Pump and Pan
  • Frame and Chassis
    • Frame 2
    • tires and wheels
    • Lever type shocks
    • Body
    • Dash and gauges
  • Labor day 2015 photos
  • Auburn Front Axle I.D.
  • transmission and adapter
  • Museum projects
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With the body channelled over the frame, the frame would interfere with the stylish 'tail' at the back of the body. I did not want to alter this at all, so after much consideration I decided to simply lower the frame back here.

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Before I welded in the frame drop section I mocked up this area with some springs. This is not a real clear photo, but the stock springs will work great.

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Front view of engine and radiator shell. I still need to get a radiator. And the tie rod is not completed(!)

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I would love to say that the frame was 'Perfect', it was'nt. Some filler was needed to fill rust pockets. I learned (somewhere) to heat the metal to displace any moisture before applying filler.



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The frame looks really long with the body removed. Lots of grinding and cleaning to do yet.

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Sanded down,filled,primered,waiting for paint.

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Lowered frame section in place. When finished this area will be tucked up inside the body.




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Color testing the frame."Mineral Gray"




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Closer shot of the rear springs and inside frame plate. (not yet finished out) I am using a Ford 9 inch rear with 3.50 gears.

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bellhousing to transmission adapter that I made. Trans is a SM465 (chevy truck 4 speed) The 'granny' low will be helpful in parades and at shows.

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When I boxed the frame for the "drop" I left  part of the original mounting tabs in place making it easier to pick up the correct location for the crossmember.

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Frame painted. the notche(s) in the frame are for the cowl to sit down in. Color is "Mineral gray" from "Duplicolor"

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Another photo of lining up the cut out section. I wish I had not cut it out originally!



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Finally- ready for primer and paint! There was a lot of time spent to get this far.



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Mounting the front axle for the final time!
Tires are 7.00 x 16 BFG's

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Fixing the cut out sections of the rear. The gas tank fits in this area.





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Starting the Frames final assembly (April 2014)



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Straight on shot. Waiting for the shortened axle shaft before I install the rear end. April 2014

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