Front end identifying.
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donsrods
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Sometimes, free ain't good. 
Not sure whose axle that is, but it could end up that parts to make it useable are tough to find or non existent. Maybe you could modify it to use other spindles, but that is way beyond my pay grade.
The headlights look ok though. Is there a name or tag on them anywhere ? Kinda looks like they have a conversion ring on them to go from a bulb type to a sealed beam....that was commonly done.
Don
Not sure whose axle that is, but it could end up that parts to make it useable are tough to find or non existent. Maybe you could modify it to use other spindles, but that is way beyond my pay grade.The headlights look ok though. Is there a name or tag on them anywhere ? Kinda looks like they have a conversion ring on them to go from a bulb type to a sealed beam....that was commonly done.
Don
zzrodder
It ain't grey hair, it's chrome!
The axle looks 20 something or early 30's, maybe something of a mid to upper class car, not your average Ford or Chev stuff - the brakes and gizmos look more elaborate.
This a is a job for DR Crankenstein, the super sleuth....[S
This a is a job for DR Crankenstein, the super sleuth....[S
Willowbilly3
A *real* tin magnet
I think any effort to put that axle into use would be an exercise in futility
kenny c
Well-known member
If all else fails it can be used for a trailer, a mailbox post, garage art, ect.. Steel is never useless,
Bamamav
Well-known member
I'm thinking that is some kind of truck axle, it had parallel leaf springs, and the brake shoes look heavy duty, as do the rivets in the backing plate. Did you get any hubs and brake drums with it?
Marty Z
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No hubs or drums,it was just in a pile with some other old parts.
sgtpontiac
Older, Wiser and Still Buildin'
Haven't seen a king pin set up like that...
At least with a pin adjuster and lock key like that....[S
At least with a pin adjuster and lock key like that....[S
Marty Z
Well-known member
It has bearings that is why I like it.but if I can't get parts it don't matter
Dr Crankenstein
Rocket Surgeon
Thanks zz, but I'm lost on this one!
I have to agree with you and Bama... likely a LARGE luxury car or truck... are those mechanical brakes? Elephino! #snopro
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Marty Z
Well-known member
Thanks zz, but I'm lost on this one!
I have to agree with you and Bama... likely a LARGE luxury car or truck... are those mechanical brakes? Elephino! #snopro
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Yes it has mechanical brakes on it.
donsrods
Well-known member
I guess, because you posted this looking for info, that you had considered using it for some project. I would not. First of all, it is set up for parallel springs, not a traverse spring, and you would have to engineer some mounts to put a single spring on there. Secondly, you will never find parts for it, like kingpins, and what would you do for brakes ?
It really isn't worth your time and money to fool around with IMO.
Don
It really isn't worth your time and money to fool around with IMO.
Don
Old Iron
Well-known member
Agreed
05snopro440
Well-known member
Thanks zz, but I'm lost on this one!
I have to agree with you and Bama... likely a LARGE luxury car or truck... are those mechanical brakes? Elephino! #snopro
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Dr Crankenstein
Rocket Surgeon
How may I be of assistance?
Hell if I know. (Or elephino, as I replied in "Traffic Pix" recently.
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