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[OlderAR]

Hello there,

My first topic on this forum and I'm looking for help.
I've found a very rare chassis and I need to know maker and model to start restoration or even convert it to special vintage car.
I'm adding pictures.
Really appreciate any help or clue about this mysterious chassis.
Thanks!!!

https://www.amazon.com/photos/shared/GibgyDHDQCyN8dhIDEH8VQ.KYmLD3FyY8alM37L0XKVt4

https://www.amazon.com/photos/shared/SiPROi5FQKC-E6Nv7L3n7Q.KoE_4Y0qtG3jZBCyscA9cu

https://www.amazon.com/photos/shared/e1r1EgrITGCgeBlmOb4evg.ZOSD9g9XREo-dXvCZ__1F5

https://www.amazon.com/photos/shared/VzAO-CaGTO272-PvovQkpw.Pl14z-X-QF6oMXNWKDVbIs

https://www.amazon.com/photos/shared/at5hC9kYS6qu_VXXSHzcJA.fe-VwCmH-RVGTNN8YqyToR

https://www.amazon.com/photos/shared/8AhFaJf1RdOA_vA6OEZqMw.zal7Nn2TS0OUYCKm6T-8fB[/img]

[Penman]

Hi
Something odd about the first link compared with the last one (get rid of the [/img] by the way). With it, took me to a sign in page.

On picture 1 there is a structure going up at an angle from the N/S front the other picture shows it missing, but neither photo shows any sign of a similar item, presently or previously.

What would be the reason for such a substantial assymetry?

There doesn't appear to be any ID plates rivetted on, some of the small holes on the scuttle panel could have been where on was, but are there any punched in number/letter sequences, perhaps on the side/underside of the long members?
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[Farmer John]

Here are my suggestions purely for discussion.
The chassis is welded. When did that start?
The chassis is boxed, might indicate light commercial (F150 sorta thing)
Cross members look ready to accept transverse leaves front and rear, rear does not look to be made for semi-elliptics, so Ford.
No provision for woodwork in front pillar so not that old, is that a catch for a front opening door?
John

[Rick]

Do you have more photographs of the scuttle, that section of bodywork might yield some clues?

Also, which country was the chassis found in?

RJ
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[MVPeters]

I'll suggest:

It's a left-hand drive chassis
The upright on the left side front could be a curved support for a fender/wing.
There are two X bracing indentations over the rear axle - is this a clue to a manufacturer?

Are there any other parts that came with it?

(I can't see the last photo or edit the URL).
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[peter scott]

Yes, the thing on the right of the first photo is certainly a wing stay. There would have been a matching one on the other side. I think we can say that it's not British. I think there would be a better chance of identification on an American forum.

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[OlderAR]

Thanks so much for your replies.

This is the link for last photo.

https://www.amazon.com/photos/shared/8AhFaJf1RdOA_vA6OEZqMw.zal7Nn2TS0OUYCKm6T-8fB

May be it can give you all more details.
Unfortunately I don't have more pictures at this time the chassis is at Argentina and no one there was able to identify maker year or any other info.

[V8 Nutter]

If it's in Argentina, it's almost certainly American they dominated the South American market in the 20's and 30's. Because of the transverse leaf springs could it be a very early Ford V8. The first few they made didn't have the central x member. Just a wild guess