A lot of folks say they are running a Mor-Drop axle but how does one know for sure? I've got first dibs on an old dropped Model A axle. The work looks good. In fact, it looks a lot like the Mor-Drop I bought at Blair's Speed Shop in Pasadena in the late 50s ($15 exchange). I'd like to ID the shop that did it if possible. Are there any distinguishing characteristics I should be looking for?
I'd also like to know if there are any distinguishing charteristics of a mor-drop. I've got a beauty that is claimed to be one but don't know for sure. I got it from a fellow who was stationed on the west coast in the Army and claims it is a Mor-drop. He brought it back with him after being discharged to use on a future hot rod build that never happened. Frank
The axles that were dropped at Mor-Drop had no names or anything on them. Although there were several shops that dropped I-beam axles back in the day, generally speaking, one that was dropped at Mor-Drop was less likely to have been messed up by being stretched too far or squashed at the ends as viewed from the front, the way some shops did them. My site has a page about the axles that are dropped here in Phoenix, and it also shows some of the axles that I've polished: http://www.roadsters.com/axles/ Dave Mann http://www.roadsters.com/ (602) 233-8400
Someone did a tech article on this. Showed how he dropped the axle himself. Looked pretty good to me. Think it was about 2-3 months ago.
This wasbought at a Reno swap meet not too far from Mor drop. The old vendor told me it was one of theirs. Nice and smooth with no hammer marks. This one came from so cal in the early 50's. Ive been told that the Stuarts (your spelling..I don't know) used a drop hammer to do theirs. You can see the hammer marks in the end. You don't get that with a ball peen. I can't prove it but it's my opinion that the first one is a Mor drop and the lower one is a "Dago" Stuart axle. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. I don't think any one can prove where a flea market axle was dropped.
At first I was going to "fill" the ends and detail them, but I think I'll leave it be. I just like the old timey look. Sometimes if you make it too pretty it looses some of it's character. This is another old dropped and filled axle of unknown origin. Steevie Wonder can tell it's not a modern copy.
I think there's also a Street Rodder article on dropped axles. I can try to dig it up if you still need it.
As far as I know, Mor-Drop Axle Company is alive and well in Oakland, California. Try the 510 Area code. Owners name was Marty.
I have a gnarly old Mor-Drop 32-36 axle, with almost a 6" drop over the perch mounts the ends are fairly taffy pulled looking.
First I apologize for posting on this old Zombie thread. Scored a couple of Axles The stock one looks to be a '37 with spindles and this drop axle with the incorrect spring (I assume) on it. The guy said 'to use the mono leaf, keep the pivoting spring perches.' Another old hot rodder (who I really like and trust) said it might be a More drop but wasn't sure because of the filled ends. Can't find no markings but haven't sanded it down yet either. Will this much drop axle plus the mono leaf be too low for fenders on a 31 Model A? Looks like more than 4 inches drop. Can any one shed some light here? Thank you in advance
I often wonder where my dropped axel on my avatar came from. The car was hot rodded by my dad in the mid to late 50’s. Split wish bones, Rocket motor etc. Did he freight the axel from South Dakota to Oakland? Or was there a drop shop nearer. Just wondering.
About the only way to be sure about fit is to mock it up. The blocks on the other mono spring will raise or lower the ride height.
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