So I just picked up an early quick change rear. It's only 2 pieces. No center section. Can't seem to find any info on it online. Thinking about using it for my Model A Roaster project. Its huge but looks really cool. Any info would be great. Model number? Diagrams? Thanks! Sent from my SM-G960U using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Is the "pad " for mounting the aluminum cover and holding the bearing and gears an integral part of the housing half or is it a "welded on" conversion......hope my question makes sense. There are lots of good quickchange folks on here as well as some Frankland foks. We ran several versions of Frankland center sections on dirt track cars in the 1960's......everything from weld up kits to aluminum center sections.
I'v got the twin to it, done by Jim Frankland, they started life as a Timken 3/4 ton. The welding on mine is beautiful !
See......I told you you'd have really smart guys come on......I'm not even done typing and you've got answers and pictures ! As Seb and Marty I'm sure would also mention......there were lots and lots of Franklands in many configurations from crude (I still have some of the exploded pieces on my "never do it again shelf").......to very nice later models with aluminum pieces and nice upgrades. If you need parts and pieces......there are probably lots of dirt track (and asphalt ) circle track guys with everything you need gathering dust in the corner. Have fun
It's an integral part. I'll take some more pics today! Thanks guys Sent from my SM-G960U using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Wow. Nice to see one all put together! What are you putting it under? I'll post some more pics of mine today. Sent from my SM-G960U using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
John, a local fella here and old time racer has a bunch of them and might be a good source for parts if you need anything. He mentioned the other day that he has to thin out his stock. If you need assistance I am certain he would help you out.
As Marty posted, what you have is a very early go at the quickchange, based on an original heavy truck Timken. I can't imagine there are more than a handful still around. Very heavy, but very cool to see!
I have an early quick change, based on a 3/4 truck assembly. Cast iron side bells with a Frankland center section with a ratchet to facilitate turning. Aluminum wide five brake drums also Frankland. It looks like a beast and is HEAVY. I carried it into my shed many years ago. Now I cant even pick it up. I did really like to hear it scream and whine. Almost as loud as the motor! Was quite the sensory overload from the seat!
@JohnMorneault There is a chance given your geographic location that it could be a Highland machine quickchange. They were made right up the road in Springfield and give the fact you live right in stafford it could have raced right at that track or even Riverside. Just a thought. Cliff Ramsdell Quickchange thread here, https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/quick-change-quickchange.951136/
You mention in the thread title that it is a Frankland. Got any good pics of the rear cover? Surprisingly, everything you need to use it is still available. I have a lot of good used pieces. Is the differential welded up? That is the most common problem. 'Lincoln Locker'
Not sure if its locked up. Haven't messed with it yet Sent from my SM-G960U using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Debating putting it in my A roadster build. Might be a little overkill lol. But it looks so cool! Sent from my SM-G960U using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Picked up some drums and backing plates yesterday. The guy has another set of drums. I may grab them. Anyone ever run these buick style drums on the front of an A? I've got a 33 axle I'm gonna be using. Sent from my SM-G960U using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
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