Hot Rods Looking for someone to drop an Anglia axle

I have a stock Anglia axle I would like to have dropped a couple of inches. I am in Maryland. Any recommendations for a shop that can do this ? Preferably in driving range. Thanks, Mike

 

@thunderbirdesq could be in range, he's in Williamsport, PA. So, like a 6 hour drive.

 

I used Joe’s Speed Shop. Sent the axle out and it was completed in a few weeks. Very happy with the results.

http://www.joesspeedshop.com/joesproducts.htm


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The two shops mentioned drop axles but are they set up to drop an Anglia axle? A smaller forging overall, narrower perch to king pin centers, and a smaller diameter k/p make me think it can’t readily be done.
For the sake of the OP I hope someone proves me wrong.

 

I suspect that you are correct. All the modified Anglias that I know of have either Ford axles, or aftermarket tube axles.

 

Call them and ask.

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Thanks for the leads ! Like Fordors said, I wonder what can be done with an Anglia axle. I'll be contacting folks to see if they can work with it. I want the look of the I-beam and I have Anglia spindles. It's going to be a small rod. I have been collecting small parts. I did the Google, everything is pretty far away. I thought the H.A.M.B. would be the best way to sort them out. I only have the one axle and can't afford to experiment either. Thanks again, keep 'em comin', Mike

 

No help, but watch this

 

I've seen that video. Great ! I have a coal forge and have dabbled in blacksmithing. The thought had crossed my mind... I can't afford the practice though. Relatively unmolested Anglia axles are a little thin on the ground in these parts. I think most of them ended up scrapped. Cool video for sure, Mike

 

I'm thinking that trying to drop that tiny bit of an axle would not be a safe idea but I'm no expert. Most Anglia Gassers upgraded to a tube axle. Might be a better idea to have a tube axle made to fit your spindles.

 

Looking for a dropped axle for a car that is smaller than an Anglia. Should be more than strong enough.

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If you do buy aftermarket, contact @BCCHOPIT.

He can make an axle for anglia spindles. He's a great guy, too... incredibly talented.

If he's not around on the HAMB, let me know, I can pass his info on to you.

 

I've sent emails to those mentioned, and others. We'll see what they say. Some folks have mad skills. It's going in a ~1000# car. I need the small aspect and would like to keep the I-Beam sachet. I'm just looking for shops to ask. I'll post the results, if any. I'll bet there are more shops that drop axles that I have not found yet. Thanks, Mike

EDIT: BTW, it's not going in the Austin Ruby in my avitar. More like a sidevalve special. Think a Dellow for the salt.

 

I know Sid Drapal www.droppedaxles.com has dropped some other axles that aren’t the ordinary ones too. You might shoot him an email or call him at 405-416-3080 as well if you don’t get someone else that wants to drop it.

 

Yep, Sid is THE easy find on the Google. Email sent. (Actually, contact form filled out) Thanks

 

Look fro a Crosley front axle. Has some drop but I don't know what suspension is planned.

 

I have a tube axle that I bought probably 35+ years ago and I have not found what spindle it uses...I have been told its Anglia.?.at the time it was to small for what I needed so its been hanging on the wall .
The tube is 1 3/4" OD , the pin boss is 1 3/4" long and 1 1/4" OD , width is 48" pin center to center, pin bore is 7/8"
didn't have my mic. handy so not sure of exact measurements... its a 3" drop...the closest spindle that I have seen is early Volvo.
I have never had a Anglia one available for measurements. It originally had pads for parallel leafs but I was going with coil-overs so I removed them.
If your interested I could take better measurements and pictures.
If it will work for you...tell ya what...I was looking at your info to see if you were neer me...your not, I'm in Oregon..but I noticed your birth date..I will not reveal your personal info with out your permission but mine is June 2 1961 59 yrs. just saying...
If you think you could make this work for you...its yours


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I'm not sure what you have there. Probably not Anglia though. The Anglia axle is about 41 1/2" ctr to ctr, ~ 11/16" pin bore, pin boss is about 1 3/4" tall & 1 1/4" OD. Sounds pretty close, just a bunch wider. I appreciate your offer ! BTW, our production dates are only 1 day apart

 

Dimensionally I would say @rudestude has an axle that was made to use Anglia spindles but being 48” it is for a FED or an altered. Early on P&S Engineering (1960’s?) produced stouter copies of the Anglia spindle that used bolt on steering arms and even today the Anglia dimensions are still used in drag racing. Strange Engineering has them for example.

 

Cut the 48" one narrow it, and sleeve/ rosette/ weld it back together?

 

Goldmountain might be able to use it, narrowed to fit his Ruby. Do the aftermarket Anglia spindles use a beefed up pin ? If rudestude's bores are ~.875", you would need to find kingpins and bushings to match. The Anglia I have couldn't be confused for 7/8", the holes are puny. (.687* " on my Harbor Freight caliper). I have not heard back from anyone about dropping mine yet. It's still early. Mike

 

Have you asked @jackandeuces ?
He's bent a lot of Ford axles & spindles- including mine- and his process was featured in the last Rodder's Journal. He's in Hampton, VA.

 

Strange k/p is .688, I overlooked that @rudestude said he thought his k/p bores were 7/8”. Sorry for the oversight.

 

Just Gary, thanks, Message sent. Fordors, in my perusing the web for Anglia spindle/axle stuff i think I recall seeing Ford spindle swaps to beef up the spindle diameter and open up better brakes and wheels on Anglia axles. Could be something like that. The boss is the right size. I think it's unique blend of dimensions is what lead it to sitting for so long. Maybe someone here has been looking for it.

 

Jesse at Old Soul Hotrod Shop in LeRoy NY dropped the axle in my '41 and did an outstanding job. Straighter than it was from the factory, he's extremely particular. Does lots of other good work too.

 

Thanks Big A, message sent.

 

Bravo Old Soul. First to reply (last asked). Unfortunately, he's set up for Ford axles and to build a jig for 1 Anglia = $$$. Still looking, but that was a great lead!

 

@jackandeuces is also set up for Ford only. 2 for 2

 

Mike I responded with PM... I would suggest calling Magnum Axles and have them make a Axle and width you need and use ford spindles ...

 

^^^^Mike, take this guys words as gospel^^^