Does anbody still stretch-drop/straighten I-beam axles like the old Mor Drops? I have a '46 and a '40. The '40 needs straightening before it could be dropped. Could a jig be made to do this myself? I'm thinkin that the jig could be mounted in a press with tourch mounts at the critical places. When heated to the proper temp. use the press to do the stretchin. What do you guys think?
Our very own Titus, here on the HAMB does it at his shop. I think there was a how to post on this subject too.
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BEllM in the Titus home drop axle post mentioned showing how to chrome plate them at home. Cheatin' using this, but it's flexible enough not to crack and flake off, they spray it on clothing.
MP it must be your computer cause the link worked for me. That paint is pricey. Couldn/t you chrome it for that? or am I not up to date.
The original Titus post left a lot of questions unanswered. It would be great to get answers and a photo of his complete jig.
There's some information on dropped (and polished) early Ford I-beam axles on http://www.roadsters.com/axles/ I'm really busy, so if you have any questions about axles, please phone me at (602) 233-8400. Dave hjttp://www.roadsters.com/
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