I got this model A project... I have a front axle (anyone know what it is off of) split, but need to know what sized spring to look for. I also have a NOS axle that I picked up that I am not sure what it is from. Measurements... Black axle: spring perch to spring perch 36 inches King pin to king pin - 50 1/4 inches NOS axle: spring perch to spring perch 40 inches king pin to king pin - 50 3/4 inches And lastly, which is better to use and what do I do with the perches (do I grind off the funky stuff, or get new ones?? Thanks, Tok
The black one is 28 to 31 and the other is 47 to 48 For the late one you would need a oddball spring and the bones (if split) would be close to the tires, possibly rubbing when you turn. For the A axle you need a 28 to 34 spring. Just torch or saw off that mechanical brake stuff and use em if the treads are still good.
I got a 48 on my A model build at the moment. Bones are split and yep, it does limit the turning circle a bit. I like the look of it though...and it's what I got at the right price and I'm on a tight budget.
296...thanks for the info... skid...i think that I would like to do that..where do you recommend getting new perches?? Lullabelle, this is something I am trying because it will fit in my garage (barely)..and something that I can learn from. how about a rear...i plan on 350-350 with this thing..I heard rears with a 53 inch flange right?? tok
Nothing wrong with using the old perches. Just make sure the threads are straight and usable. After that just gring off the useless stuff and polish. Also make sure the shackle holes haven't been worn out of round and thin on the inside. Frank
Like skid said, if you want to run the street rod style lower shock mounts. But if you want it the way they did it in the day use the ford parts. I put a tape on my 40 rear, 59 ½
Damn man you've got a garage? I thought you just had that little closet garage. Got any pics of the rest of the project? later shawn
tok you buildin a motor for this or gettin a crate i picked up 2 (what i think are) 350's the other week i havent torn them down yet but ill give you one of them for 25 bucks im fairly sure they are 4 bolt main truck motors anyway, good luck -disco
disco....you got yourself a deal homie... I would have to box the frame first. Here you go... it ain't big...but i can do some stuff...
Here you go... it ain't big...but i can do some stuff...[/QUOTE] i don't know tok....i've been to sawzall's shop and it's none too big,but cool stuff comes from there....i think you have enough room
i don't know tok....i've been to sawzall's shop and it's none too big,but cool stuff comes from there....i think you have enough room[/QUOTE] I've been tellin him to build IT I hope you stop lieing to me and start living again. more has been built with less YO you got brothers in philly who got yer back- Tuck
Friar Tuck! hows dat Ford "Impala" commin along? get the new shell for it yet? sucks about what happened to it, shame cause it was lookin muey bitchin Tok! When ya commin back to the twin shitty's again meng? maybe i kin stay healthy long enough to actually meet ya next time your out
fiddy. i plan on coming back for a week during christmas to visit my wife's inlaws...and I got plans to hand with tuck, and a bunch of other mn friends.. gotta start doing some work out there... tok
and dont pound the perches out with a hammer, i rounded off the threads on a set of T perches...and it sucked to rethread it. you need to press 'em out or work them out with a bar through the eye.
i agree with frank. use the stock ones. 'cept i wuld leave the funky stuff on because it adds character.
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