ANYbody within a 100 miles (couple of hours driving time) radius of north central WV, have the knowhow, tools, etc to completely rebuild a banjo rear end? Thanks.
They're few and far between. We used to have a really good one in Kansas. When he built them they ran forever. He did one for a friend which used a Winters V8 center with the original 39/40 early Ford parts. I think he has 40K+ miles with no problems. Also the Hot Rod Works guys are hanging it up.
Model A Parts and Service SUPPLIERS (mafca.com) Skim through the Model A Club of America's Parts and Suppliers List. They have a short list of shops in there that offers rebuild and restoration services. Might find one in there within your certain proximity.
Any reason you can’t do it yourself? Rebuilding a stock model A - which is basically an early 32- banjo is dang simple
Early 32 with the round TT flange rather than the later scalloped TT has the weaker model A type unsupported pinion . What power are you putting to this?
I rebuilt a ‘36 PU rearend using a Model A book a fella lent me. Been 20 or so years, but hardest part was getting the pinion out if I recall. I bought a small bottle Jack from Kragen (that’s how long ago it was) to push it out. I’d done a D44 before that and didn’t have issues with that rear, so I was “highly experienced “. . My point is if you have mechanical abilities you can do it as well and save a lot of $$.
Here is a step by step guide to a complete rebuild for your banjo. Differential-Rear-End-Restoration-Revised-2014.pdf Some of the fixtures are handy but not necessary. John
@koppy is outside Norfolk VA, He can take care of it for you as well as @ClutchDumpinDan he is in Fredericksburg VA. Known both of these guys for years, and great guys that are very skilled and have tons of experience with building hotrods in their own shops.
I rebuilt a 40 Banjo and to my knowledge it's still going strong. It's been about 8 years and who knows how many miles. It's not hard, read a lot, and go slow. The most difficult thing for me was finding a machinist to turn down the outer wheel bearing race on the bells so new races could be pressed on. You need a big lathe to spin that axle bell. Also, the axle seal inside the bell is a booger to get on, but other than that not hard.
I agree, but to some who does not have the tools or who does not know the tips and shortscuts, or has rebuild one, plus failing eyesight, it can be a daunting task.
I sent you a 'start a conversation' about arranging a procedure to get you to rebuild this rear end for me, please.
Happy to help if you need. Can rebuild/modify to whatever your needs. I can do in house machining for hot rod works kits as well. I'm located in Yorktown VA. 814-594-0813 Ben Kopp
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