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Thanks for all the quick responses - ordered a new 31.5" spring pack from Roadster Supply - will see how that fits.
Outback - main leaf measured 33 3/16” off the car - that is from outside edge of each eye.
Thanks Ol Blue and Clem. Here are pictures of when I had it mocked up on the bench with just the main leaf. I hadn’t really notice it at the time...
Have been working on lowering the front end of my 1929 Model A build (running the banger engine) and have run into a snag. I am using a 32 axle,...
Tore the spring back down yesterday, put all the leaves back to original and got everything back together - unfortunately, I still have a...
Thanks 29Sleeper - appreciate the contact info for Randy and the link.
Thanks lake_harley - moving the spacer to the top would definitely get me the clearance I would need at the axle / shackle but I am concerned that...
So I got some time to put the front end back together and on the ground w the refurbed wheels and tires to see what sort of front end stance I was...
Thanks everyone for the input - will reach out to CH and Vellios.
Am looking for a machine shop that can check a Model A police head for cracks and make any necessary repairs. Also looking for someone with a...
Thanks Lahti - I was originally planning to run 32 kingpins and 32 brake actuators, but as I went to install the actuators, I realized that was...
Picked everything up from powder coater and finally got some time to start putting the front end back together [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Finally got some time to get the front end mocked up and test fit. Everything went together nicely so now it is off to powder coat later this...
Thanks - stacked on top of each other it looks like there is about a 1/8” difference in the hole distance in each of the castings but pulling on...
Thanks NealinCA and TERPU. I am on the road all week but will spend some time next weekend comparing them side by side as well as double checking...
I have been working on mocking up the front suspension for my 1929 Model A roadster and have run into a snag. I was planning on using an original...
Front end tear down complete - plan is to go w 32 axle and reverse eye spring with a couple leaves removed[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH]
I used Powder Craft in Los Angeles - powdercraftlosangeles.com
Started tackling tear down of the front axle - hope fully will get it finished off end of the week. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Got a little bit done today. Pedals off (a bit more pulling and twisting required than I expected) and the steering column / wheel back on....
Looks like a great start - I have a similar approach going with my '29.
Thanks Ducbsa - I did have one of those in the steering box - the leak seemed to be due to improper gasket(s) being used between the two housings...
A couple pics of the steering box back in the car - still working on the column. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Thanks winduptoy - appreciate the feedback on the links and shocks. Charlie Stephens - I was able to find a shop relatively nearby who did a good...
Picked up some parts from the powder coater and bought a set of 32 spindles that need to be cleaned up. Probably won’t get a lot accomplished...
Got a little time in the garage yesterday before I had to go man the grill. Removed and disassembled the drag link, tie rod, shock links and shock...
34 5W Paul - Thx - the longer aprons are an interesting thought - not sure I am skilled enough on the metalworking side to pull it off but hoping...
Outback - I think it is the photo - but am planning to run 32 spindles to go with the 32 axle I am going to use. This photo shows the threads a...
Made some progress today on tearing down the front brakes - old grease was hard as a rock and bearings were in pretty rough shape. Am planning to...
Steering rebuild underway and also relocated steering wheel support to the dashboard [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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