1931 Plymouth pa body support mounts

[31Jalopy]

Why are there extra support braces on the frame of my 31 pa roadster convertible? You can clearly see there are no bolt holes in the wood for any use of these extra supports?

[Canadian PB Kid]

My PB has the same brackets, Are there two per side?, a front and rear? mine are used to support the panel between the running boards and body, not sure of why the holes are in there.

 

Hope this helps!

 

Dave

 

STAY SAFE!

[31Jalopy]

Yes there are two . Seems odd that such a heavy bracket with a large bolt hole in it would just be used to support light weight sheet metal? The look like some kind of support seats. maybe I am missing a piece that comes off these to support the side trim?

[Canadian PB Kid]

I agree they are quite heavy, Front seat sits directly on the floor, there is a center support for the front seat. I don't believe you're missing anything, The panels have a notch (marked in blue)  in them at the location of the hole, I "presume" the hole and notch have something to do with assembly line alignment??  The panels are supported by the bolts to the front and rear fenders.

 

Edit.... I checked the parts book and they are listed as body mounts, they may be used for body mounting with other body types but not the roadster.

 

Hope this helps,

 

Dave

 

STAY SAFE! 

Edited April 5, 2022 by Canadian PB Kid
add book info (see edit history)

[31Jalopy]

yes , that is what i was thinking a different body. As long as I am not missing anything , I am fine, Thanks for the input