what the hell is this

hey man
what the hell is this. i bought this axle a while ago and plan on running it on my hudson. and i am having a hard time finding drums/bearings that work. i was told that this is a econoline axle but i have two sets of brakes and these dont work. the bearings are too small and the spindles are a little long if all else fails i will try to get a custom bearing set, but it would probably be easier if i had i clue what it is

thanks
shawn

 

Sell it and start with the more traditional front axle. Most new dropped axles are in the $200-$250 range. Not that expencive. Search for a 37-42 Ford complet front suspension. You'll get wishbones, spindles and maybe brakes.

You've got the start of a really cool sedan there. Keep it on the right track. It would take a lot of work to make that axle look good.
Clark

 

early 60's ford truck, looks just like the one on my 62.

 

I agree with Clark.. That axle is not good... plus you will have an
easier time finding all the parts for it in the future without a big hunt.

 

The steering arm looks like a MOPAR unit...72 and earlier Dodge pickup or an A-100 van?

 

for bearings just measure hub i.d., and spindle o.d. and head down to the local napa auto parts store or bearing house,it amazing how many differant combos are avalable,seals too

 

hey guys

cornbread is correct. i have found pics online of it and brakes ,and all of the rebuild parts are super available. this axle is 5 inches too wide so i plan to cut 5 inches out of it and weld it back up. not all that glitters is gold. anybody can build a car out of a catalog, but this is not what rodding is all about.

thanks
kingfish