ok all you HAMBers...I need some help. I need a 32 wishbone for my roadster, but haven't been able to find one that is suitable. Before you ask; no, I do not want to use a split bone. I've searched the forum but haven't been able to find a precedent for this...so here goes. I have a 34 wishbone and an A wishbone. Is there a way that I can fabricate a 32 wishbone? Can anyone give me some tips on how to fabricate a wishbone out of what I have? Pictures and descriptions would be welcome! Thanks for any and all help with this one!
Okay I'll ask.... If you have original unsplit '34 bones on your car, why "fabricate" (manufacture ?) deuce wishbones ? Sorry just asking.... Curious....
I cant remember wich one is longer but I have seen them lengthened with a sleeve then rosette welded as well as the seam welded where it was cut using part of another bone.
Sure one is longer which I certainly realize. however; after installation in your rod, espically unsplit, how would you ever tell the difference...... That is what I was wondering....
Apparently know one else knows how to read! They just like spouting off. Here's a great a post about how to lenghten wishbones: Lengthening a Ford wishbone the pics are missing but I've attached them, it's for an A-V8 using 34 wishbone and an A wishbone to make them long enough to work with a 1932 K-member
Thanks to everyone for their input. beatnik...I really appreciate your post that explains a lot. The pictures are really helpful. To explain a few things: The car in my avitar is my husband's T speedster. I have gotten the "itch" as some would call it for my very own rod. I am piecing together a 28-29 roadster. I am a first time builder who is using the parts that I have to get this car together. Since I am new to this, I appreciate all help, so thanks again.
Although Beatnik's post above might suggest otherwise, I was under the impression that the stock-length '34 wishbone was used in AV8s? I think a lot depends on how and where you mount the motor (and hence K-member) - do you know that you need to lengthen yours?
I would like to spout off....mostly because I'm curious. and since it seems to be a top secret build I can only speculate. I have a 32 wishbone and heavy axle. I was going to use a repop av8 k member and through reading realized I would have to shorten my wishbone. I was prepared to that but then I decided to make my own crossmember that I could mount my V8 trans on. I guess what I'm saying is if your using the Tardel K member the 34 wishbone is preferred if not...I wanna see what your building...if it's anything like that speedster it MUST be cool.
I think i read somewhere on the H.A.M.B. that the Tardel-Bishop Av8 book had a misprint in it. It says 33-34 wishbone but you really need a 32. I am doing an av8, i bought the book, and hunted down a 34 wishbone. Then found out i needed a 32, so i just decided to make my wishbone my self. I dnt call that cutting corners, i call it hot rodding. If a guy has the skill and the tools, why not? I know i definately have more time than money.
Yeah the Tardel book had me all confused for a little while there. I finally started looking for the measurements instead of the year. It wasn't too hard to figure out that the book had it backwards. So now just to get things fixed so I can get to the body of this car. ironfly...I'm hoping to outdo my husband on this project...when I get her done...I'll post pics...it may be awhile
Keep us in the loop! I love AV8s and friendly competiton I'm in the middleof building mine too as are alot of guys here..here's a few of my favorite threads on the subject.... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=124112 http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=422635 http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=397702 http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=124112 reapaired link from the top http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=426893
The stock 34 wishbone is to short to work with a K member in an AV8 and will need to be lengthened according to where exactly you mount the K member. A very talented friend helped out big time in lengthening my 34 wishbone to fit my 28/29 RPU project. Shouldered, stepped, bevelled spacers where turned out of solid stock and then bored before being tig welded in place with much care taken in alignment. We cut the 34 wishbone apart about 1/2" from the weld at the yolk right in the middle of where it becomes a consistent, round, 1-3/8 diameter, camber was adjusted on the wishbone arms just behind the axle yolk before the spacers where measured and machined. I am VERY happy with how it all turned out and happy that we didn't try marrying two sets of wishbones together. Good Luck. Jason...
If you really want a '32 wishbone, buy the one offered above or post a want ad in the classifieds. Sell the pair you have to offset the cost. Try fordbarn.com as well.
ironfly...thanks for the links, I love the pics of the AV8s. They have given me more ideas. Thanks to everyone for your help. This being my first build, I'm still in the learning process, so any help is greatly appreciated.
besides the 1932 wishbone being 2" wider at the perches they are 2" shorter than the 1934's. what axle are you putting on the front of your car? if you are using a model A axles you won't be able to use the 1932-1934 bones because the perch boss will be 1/4" too small. also, if you need pieces of bones or the yoke in the center to lengthen them or put a split set back together PM me and you i'll mail you what you need. i never throw those pieces away and have a pile of them from old builds i save for anyone that needs them.
Do you have A.D.D.? or are you just trying to prove that your right by agreeing with everybody else? Ironfly28: "The sky is blue" Cosmo Merc: "wrong. the sky is blue" HEY roadster girl!! How's the project coming?!!
Well, the flathead is being built as we speak! Yeah...the chassis is coming together very slowly, and I now have the body...so it's coming along...I've got a few pics, as soon as I figure out how to post them...I'll post them in this thread..
Go to photobucket and sign up for an account..it's free... AND I'm DYIN' to see this project..also i've gotta bunch of parts I'd like to trade off. let me know if you need anything.
If you note who started the "Lengthening the Wishbone" thread, that was linked by Beatnik, you will see why that is the answer to all questions raised about the Bishpop/Tardel book. To lengthen a 34 bone set with the aft end of a model A bone will solve most problems with length AND give better caster angle for the front end. Two birds with one stone. If you don,t know who AV8 is then read the thread
Well, the project is getting there...I now have a body...wooohooo! I created an album for her...so here is the link... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/album.php?albumid=17733 You will love where I have the body stored for now...
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