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Projects 33-36 Ford Solid Axle......I Think

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by Potts, Jun 1, 2019.

  1. Potts
    Joined: Jul 22, 2017
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    Potts

    Pretty sure what I have here is a 33-36 Axle Assembly. I've looked at what I could find online and I'm still not positive if it's a 32 heavy or the 33-36 setup? Any help would be appreciated.
     

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  2. BJR
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    Looks like 37 to 41 to me.
     
  3. dlw1932
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    from Nebraska

    It’s a 1935 front end. It has spring ahead of axle and mechanicals. Because it doesn’t have wide fives tells it’s a 35 as well. The axle will go 33-36.
     
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  4. RoddyB34
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    It’s a 35 ,,,the axle has the longer distance between the king pin and perch bolt ,,axle will work for Model A onwards,,
     
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  5. Looks like it has 42 to 48 square back spindles. Someone might have put this together with spare parts.

    EARLY FORD SPINDLES.gif
     
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  6. '33 thru '36 has 50 1/2" kingpin center to center, 36 1/2" spring perch center to center.
     
  7. Andy
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    All 1935
     
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  8. 32-36 were square as well,but a bit smaller with a smaller backing plate pattern.
     
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  9. Fordors
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    The big giveaway is the smaller span between the king pin yokes with the thrust bearing on top of the spindle.
     
  10. dudley32
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    definitely '32-34...also in first pic you can see the ventilated brake drums
     
  11. Thanks, I never knew that as I've only dealt with hot rod stuff and not original. I learned something today! ;)
     
  12. 47ragtop
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    Times 2 !!
     
  13. Potts
    Joined: Jul 22, 2017
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    Potts

    You all are Great! Looks like it's a 35!
     
  14. treb11
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    Note the spring is in FRONT of the axle (35-48) not on TOP of the axle.
     
  15. dudley32
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    Yep...you're right a hodgepodge...
     
  16. BJR
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  17. 421-6Speed
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    Bingo, and the wishbone on the ends for the spring shackles tells you its 35-36 and the drums are says 35.
     
  18. Potts
    Joined: Jul 22, 2017
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    Potts

    Anyone have a new / like new pair of cast headers for a Flathead in a 1938 Ford Coupe, original steering? I'd be willing to trade this front end set-up for them. I wouldn't want to ship this front end so pick up only. Southern WI.
     
  19. BJR
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    Why does the axle look more like the 37 to 41 in the picture I posted? Or is that picture wrong?
     
  20. Deuce Lover
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    Its a '35 as noted by several.Measure the axle boss at the wishbone.'37 and later are 2 1/4".'32-'36 are 2".
     
  21. millersgarage
    Joined: Jun 23, 2009
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    picture is correct, just the description goes to the axles below them.

     
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  22. BJR
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    Now I feel really stupid!:eek:
     

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