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08-05-2012, 12:41 PM | #1 |
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AA parts
I picked up 2 AA trucks , one is a 1930, 131-1/2" and the other is a 1931, 157". I want to build the 30 chassis but the 31 is in better shape. My question is, are the front axles the same? Are the brakes, drums, and wheels interchangable? They look like they are the sam. I just don't want to run into trouble later in this project. The 31 has a 30 engine, that seems to be in runable shape, and a 4 speed trans that might be OK(I hope). The 31 also has the longer shaft between the trans and driveshaft, can it be shortened or should I be looking for the shorter shaft. I have 10 wheels to choose from at this point. Are the duals on the rear the same as the single rears? Back to the rust! Thanks
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08-05-2012, 01:14 PM | #2 |
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Re: AA parts
30-34 front axles are the same except the 30-31 wishbone is shorter. The wheels are interchangable
but there was minor changes is design over the years. Look by the lug holes and they will have a date stamped on them to help match them . The 1930 in the picture has the earlier wheel, the reinforced wheel came out in April 31 I think. Bob |
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If your short coupling shaft is bad or missing get the correct one. It shouldn't be difficult.
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08-05-2012, 08:42 PM | #4 |
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I figure the 157" and the 131" wheelbase by measuring the wheelbase. The differance in the frames is made up by the length of the intermediat shaft - or so it apears. The frames are very much the same except for the section where the shaft goes. I'm not building a show piece , just having fun! Need roll around tires , have extra parts to trade.
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08-06-2012, 12:01 AM | #5 |
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Re: AA parts
the long drive coupling shaft should be kept around for a long shaft AA. There are short shafts out there. In 31, the wheels had a reinforcing bead around the center disc to help prevent cracking. It also served to offset the wheels so duals could be run without the tires rubbing. The 30 wheels do not have that reinforced center disc.
when you get to the differentials, check to see if one is high speed, because that's probably the one you will want to use. |
08-06-2012, 12:04 AM | #6 |
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