After some discussion with Andrew, we recon I should look for a new I-beam for my rat rod. Drilling and sleeving mine might just weeken it too much. (the holes for the spindles are elongated)
Kind of confused I thought Andrew had installed new bushings and honed the king pins about a year ago. is the axle 50 1/2 kp centre to centre, 36 1/2 perch centre 2" perch boss , 33-36 or 48 1/2 kp 38 1/2 perch 2 1/4" perch boss, 37-41.
I have a 28 to 31 Model A front axle for $25. It has a slight bend (easily straightened) and both radius rod ends attached. The radius rod ends were cut off at the tube.
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Bruce, that sounds pretty good to me. Don't suppose you have a picture?
Slim, Andrew did repair my spindles, but I didn't give him the I-beam at that time. I didn't realise the I-beam ends were so bad till I re-fitted the spindles
Bruce, that sounds pretty good to me. Don't suppose you have a picture?
Slim, Andrew did repair my spindles, but I didn't give him the I-beam at that time. I didn't realise the I-beam ends were so bad till I re-fitted the spindles
-- Edited by Bruce Rossiter on Tuesday 4th of November 2014 01:16:08 AM
I've posted this before but it might end up being the least expensive route.
When I needed a good stock Model A axle, I contacted Sid's. They told me they didn't have any and tried to sell me a 32 axle to use in my 30. They wanted about $350.00. I contacted Joe's Speed Shop just up the street from Sid's. Joe used to work for Sid. He had about 75 Model A axles in stock. He blasts each one, magnafluxs it and verifies the alignment. He shipped it to me in Ontario from Oklahoma for under $200.00. Way less I think. When you call, you talk to either Joe or his wife. He listens and gives you what you want. He also included a t-shirt.
Joe's Speed Shop, 24701 Cowboy, Ponca City OK 74601 - 580-268-3704
The axle I have offered to Dave is currently listed for sale on a popular web site for $40. I discounted the price to give him a break on the price and with a small amount of work, he can straighten this axle.
On the other hand, if he wants to spend $200, I have another axle for sale that has been stripped, aligned, and painted that also includes spring perches and a radius rod. If its really necessary to magnaflux the axle, I will let him use my equipment to check it himself.
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Sounds really fair to me. It was just that I went through the same aggravation before I bought Joe's axle and it cost me way more before I threw it in the scrap heap. Always better to buy at home if you can.
Dave,I have a stock model a axle with an old set of split wishbones and at one time had been converted to hydraulic brakes, $100 you come pick up,before winter consumes it till spring,lol!
-- Edited by Chris Stapley on Tuesday 18th of November 2014 10:58:00 PM
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