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What would you do with an old Model A front axle?

Discussion in 'The Antiquated' started by Crashcup, Jan 3, 2026 at 1:02 PM.

  1. Crashcup
    Joined: Saturday
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    Crashcup

    My wife got tired of looking at an old trailer frame we had out in the yard (originally built by my grandpa), so I dragged it up behind the garage and started dismantling to salvage the steel.
    The frame as it was didn't look like any car frame to me, but once I got other parts off, the axle looked like something off an old Ford. Checking a couple of websites for ID, it apparently is a Model A front axle and spring, and at least some steering components, and brake drums.

    Was able to get the lug nuts to turn after soaking with penetrating oil, and I got one of the brake drums to turn. Haven't had the drums off.

    That was over a year ago. I've kept forgetting to ask someone knowledgeable about this. Basically, does this have any value? Are people still using the original parts to build rods or restorations? Where would you go to sell this?

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  2. Okie Pete
    Joined: Oct 29, 2008
    Posts: 6,153

    Okie Pete
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    The axle has a $50 trade in value on a dropped axle
    Looks like an rear A cross member
     
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  3. 31Apickup
    Joined: Nov 8, 2005
    Posts: 3,646

    31Apickup
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    You can post it here on the HAMB for sale.
     
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  4. Still looks pretty decent for a old trailer axle. btw, for that old **** you need a bigger hammer.
     
  5. leon bee
    Joined: Mar 15, 2017
    Posts: 1,310

    leon bee
    Member

    Give stuff away, sell it. But never throw it away, good job.
     
  6. Dave G in Gansevoort
    Joined: Mar 28, 2019
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    Dave G in Gansevoort
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    from Upstate NY

    Let people know approximately where you are located so anyone who is interested can decide if it’s close enough for a road trip to get it. Those parts look like they’re still usable, someone will appreciate getting them
     

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