I like the looks of them and I am pretty sure they were used in the 60's (and maybe even the 50's?). What do you think? What is the bolt spacing on them? When/if I do an A I'd consider putting one of them in. Since I love the look of the early, larger diameter (18 inch, 19" ...) spoke rims I think this kind of rear (with the brakes inboard) would lend itself nicely to that. Just trying to think out of the box. Paul
Of course an E-type Jag rearend is traditional for late-60s and 70s rods. Whatever you decide is traditional for you and your perspective of hotrodding.
In England they used to put 'em under EVERYTHING, Cortinas, T-Buckes, Pops, it didn't mattetr. I think they're cooler than hell, strong too.
For the U.S.A. I'd consider it more of a '70s thing from what I remember....but, depending on how you 'did it up", it might look pretty cool. I've run across two of these recently fairly cheap. I don't think they're the hot thing anymore with gold-chainer type cars so prices have gone down.
I agree, trad. for a '70's rod. Heck, wait another 20 years and the current younger generation will look at '70's rods the same way as my generation looks at 40's/50's rods.
The 1932 Ford three window belongs to my friend **** Valenzuela. It haj Jag suspension front and back. He has owned the car for over 50 years. He is a friend of Jerry Kugel. Jerry got his start selling kits to put Jag suspension in hot rods. **** has one of the first sets made. We are talking early 60s. The 28 RPU was built by my friend Garry Carter. And it also has Jag suspension front and back. I understand this car is in Arizona now. So yes, Jag suspension are consistent with 60s themed hot rods.
You can find Jag components under cars built in the '50's;When the install kits came out in the '60's popularity soared. One thing that wasn't seen much in the mid-late '50's were flatheads;everyone had a OHV and the majority weren't Chevy's. Do some serious research,the quest was for more inches. Many of the cl***ic roadsters had the flathead pulled and an OHV installed. The Niekamp roadster is a good example. Jag 4 speeds were also adapted. The kit components led to many more exotic cars being built in the '60's.
The E-type Jag was introduced in '61, so there weren't any (IRS) Jag rears under '50s cars. '60s, yes, absolutely.
Yeah...they are cool ...I have 2 buddy's running Jag rears...they're strong....they ride real nice....and they have a chevy 5 on 4 3/4 bolt pattern....
I forgot to say they're cheap cuz all those jags rusted out....and they're narrow enough for 30's cars...
I bought one out of a V12 XJS for my 50 Merc. 3.0 gears and posi. Ultimately went with a C4 Corvette IRS cause it looks purdy all shined up but the Jags look good too with a little chrome plating. As has been said already, these things are strong as hell...that means HEAVY.
you know garry?? that's too bad!! yeah, he sold it. richard is working on a sweet "A" coupe to replace it.
Build your car for you. The cool thing about rodding vs. restoration is YOU SET YOUR RULES. If you are looking for someone to write the rules for you, you are in the wrong hobby/lifestyle.
I know him from my working days. He sent me the Model A front axle I am using on my 26 Model T 2 door sedan project. I gave him some Chevy heads in return. We have a pact to meet at the 2008 Roundup in our new rods. If not, we both have alternate rides that will get us through the gate.
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