Thanks. This rearend is going in a T that is going to look a lot like yours. I have a picture of your T on my computer that I glance at when I need a little inspiration.
I can't wait to see the car come together.If it's even close to the workmanship you have displayed so far it's going to be a hit! Also thanks for the kind words!!
That is absolutely awe inspiring! My hat is off to you. You have inspired me sir, to give this a try. Can you give us some info as to bearing selection, intermediate shaft type, and some tubing dimensions? Also what welding process you used? Can't wait to see the finished car.
What's the difference between a banjo and a lawnmower? You can tune a lawnmower. What's the difference between a banjo and a vacuum cleaner? The vacuum cleaner doesn't suck until you plug it in.
holy shit ...wow that thing looks great ...i wish my rear looked like that with disc ..whats the total cost to make a rear of this caliber ...even though you made it ya self ,,...i know new aftermaket quick changes are a pretty penny
What's the definition of "perfect pitch"? When you throw an accordion into a dumpster and it lands on a banjo. Sorry, could not help myself.
That is truly fantastic work! You're obviously quite a machineist, welder and 'metal artist'. I love to see people tackle a project like this. I think the hardest part for me would be trying to get the dang tubing hole in the right place -- it must have taken some time to get the correct bore center locations - especially on what became the 'front' of the unit. Can't wait to see the rest of the car -- your work is an inspiration to the rest of us!
Back in the 1960's my Dad used to race modifieds. I have a Halibrand rear cover off his car and would like to build a center section like yours. I'm building a Model A with a '39 trans and '36 rear axle and ford juice brakes so this would work great!! I am running a '32 grill from him and the QC rear cover would top it off for me!! Thanks for taking time to post pictures and answer questions. I have one more. I was wondering what you used for a through shaft? Did you buy a new one? I see Speedway shows them. Could I use a driveshaft out of a second torque tub, cut it down and spline it? Thanks!! Jeff
Well, that is a nice piece of workmanship there!!! I've got an "old timey fabricated" one that was an in and out box with swing axles....it is nice to see that this sort of fabrication is alive and well.
Wow...nice work. Like asked before...is the lower shaft a replacement part for a Halibrand or other? Keep us posted on the rest of the build. Neal
I used a Winters shaft for a champ rearend because I got it real cheap on E-Bay. It was a lot of work to make the shaft work and unless you have the ability to cut splines you would be better off buying a Halibrand shaft from Speedway.
It's been a year since I posted anything on my build, but back problem and being forced to move my shop have kind of slowed me down. Finally got my vin# assigned by NC and am in the process of getting a bonded title. Right now it is just primered and I will probably paint it when the weather gets a little warmer and I decide on a color. here' a few pics.
Thanks for the compliment. In my 30 years of building racing motorcycle I had the good fortune of working with a lot of good fabricators who taught me a lot of tricks. Know that I am retired I have plenty time to piddle around in my shop.
Looks FANTASTIC!....more importantly, how does it sound?....I bet it sings real nice....again, nice job!
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