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19Fordy · 11-10-2012, 08:51 PM

I am thinking of converting my stock 40 Ford torque tube driveline to an open driveline. Has anyone used the HRW kits and how did it turn out? Did you use a torque arm and a panhard bar?
Thanks, JIM

Rich Wright · 11-10-2012, 09:33 PM

I've hardly ever posted here but I think now is a pretty good time to chime in.... Hot Rod Works does top notch work and provide an excellent service. I've not used one of their open drive kits....yet....but I'm about to send the rear end from my '36 up to them for an overhaul including a ring and pinion change from 10 spline to 6 spline. I now have a Flato open drive conversion in that rear end and I can't wait to toss it in the trash. I've seen the HRW piece and held in my hands and I have complete confidence in it..
Ken and Nick just finished building a vintage quick change rear axle assembly for me and I'm ecstatic with the work they did.

As far as adding a torque....yes, you need one. If all you do is putt around you can probably get by without one, but you really should have something to replace the structure and strength provided by the torque tube HRW also sells a torque arm kit but you can make your own from an old rear radius rod.
I did not install a pan hard bar on my '36....

19Fordy · 11-10-2012, 09:39 PM

THANK YOU, Rich for the info. Glad you chimed in.

Mike in AZ · 11-10-2012, 11:36 PM

welcome to the 'Barn, Rich...now where are the pics??...lol....keep on posting....Mike

Bassman/NZ · 11-11-2012, 03:43 AM

Check this out....
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=683868

I'm about to convert to a Ford pickemup banjo that is open drive and this is the locating method I will use.

flatmotor40 · 11-11-2012, 05:52 AM

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I've used the to do the axle conversion on my 40 and great work would not use anyone else

19Fordy · 11-11-2012, 09:41 AM

Again, thanks for all the responses.

Ol' Ron · 11-11-2012, 10:07 AM

Yes, converting to late axles is a positive way to go, especially for the later brakes.

NZHOTROD · 11-11-2012, 01:57 PM

HRW are one of the best out there, great products, top quality and excellent and relaible service...
more here...http://www.nz-hotrod.com/vbulletin/s...k-Deuce/page34

1oldtimer · 11-11-2012, 06:26 PM

Lots of stuff on the HAMB about HRW pieces and converting your '40 to open drive. I'm using '35 bells, '37-'41 axles and the center from a '46 truck and it's going in a '28 Tudor. Not to get too hot rod for the barn, but I'll find some links.

Just a few I have bookmarked.

Rear radius rod posts:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=589044

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=533765

DIY Open drive conversion:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=519343

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=324073

Kahuna · 11-11-2012, 08:10 PM

I have one in my 32, Jim. It is of excellent quality and fits perfectly.
Wish all aftermarket stuff was that good
Jim

smitty city · 11-12-2012, 01:41 PM

i will chime in with the rest, mine works great and have had no problems

bluardun · 11-12-2012, 02:02 PM

These young men are one of the finest companys to deal with. Perfect product ! Fair price ! Great comunication !
I wish other suppliers would use their ethics.

Kahuna · 11-12-2012, 02:39 PM

^ Amen

11-10-2012, 08:51 PM	#1
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,944	Has anyone used the HOT ROD WORKS open driveline conversion kit? I am thinking of converting my stock 40 Ford torque tube driveline to an open driveline. Has anyone used the HRW kits and how did it turn out? Did you use a torque arm and a panhard bar? Thanks, JIM

11-10-2012, 09:33 PM	#2
Rich Wright Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fallon, Nevada Posts: 5	Re: Has anyone used the HOT ROD WORKS open driveline conversion kit? I've hardly ever posted here but I think now is a pretty good time to chime in.... Hot Rod Works does top notch work and provide an excellent service. I've not used one of their open drive kits....yet....but I'm about to send the rear end from my '36 up to them for an overhaul including a ring and pinion change from 10 spline to 6 spline. I now have a Flato open drive conversion in that rear end and I can't wait to toss it in the trash. I've seen the HRW piece and held in my hands and I have complete confidence in it.. Ken and Nick just finished building a vintage quick change rear axle assembly for me and I'm ecstatic with the work they did. As far as adding a torque....yes, you need one. If all you do is putt around you can probably get by without one, but you really should have something to replace the structure and strength provided by the torque tube HRW also sells a torque arm kit but you can make your own from an old rear radius rod. I did not install a pan hard bar on my '36....

11-10-2012, 09:39 PM	#3
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,944	Re: Has anyone used the HOT ROD WORKS open driveline conversion kit? THANK YOU, Rich for the info. Glad you chimed in.

11-10-2012, 11:36 PM	#4
Mike in AZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waddell, AZ Posts: 2,540	Re: Has anyone used the HOT ROD WORKS open driveline conversion kit? welcome to the 'Barn, Rich...now where are the pics??...lol....keep on posting....Mike

11-11-2012, 03:43 AM	#5
Bassman/NZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napier, New Zealand Posts: 2,001	Re: Has anyone used the HOT ROD WORKS open driveline conversion kit? Check this out.... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=683868 I'm about to convert to a Ford pickemup banjo that is open drive and this is the locating method I will use.

11-11-2012, 05:52 AM	#6
flatmotor40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 611	Re: Has anyone used the HOT ROD WORKS open driveline conversion kit? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I've used the to do the axle conversion on my 40 and great work would not use anyone else

11-11-2012, 09:41 AM	#7
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,944	Re: Has anyone used the HOT ROD WORKS open driveline conversion kit? Again, thanks for all the responses.

11-11-2012, 10:07 AM	#8
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,860	Re: Has anyone used the HOT ROD WORKS open driveline conversion kit? Yes, converting to late axles is a positive way to go, especially for the later brakes.

11-11-2012, 01:57 PM	#9
NZHOTROD Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Hibiscus Coast Posts: 7	Re: Has anyone used the HOT ROD WORKS open driveline conversion kit? HRW are one of the best out there, great products, top quality and excellent and relaible service... more here...http://www.nz-hotrod.com/vbulletin/s...k-Deuce/page34

11-11-2012, 06:26 PM	#10
1oldtimer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Orange County, Ca. Posts: 685	Re: Has anyone used the HOT ROD WORKS open driveline conversion kit? Lots of stuff on the HAMB about HRW pieces and converting your '40 to open drive. I'm using '35 bells, '37-'41 axles and the center from a '46 truck and it's going in a '28 Tudor. Not to get too hot rod for the barn, but I'll find some links. Just a few I have bookmarked. Rear radius rod posts: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=589044 http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=533765 DIY Open drive conversion: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=519343 http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=324073 Last edited by 1oldtimer; 11-11-2012 at 06:39 PM.

11-11-2012, 08:10 PM	#11
Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,617	Re: Has anyone used the HOT ROD WORKS open driveline conversion kit? I have one in my 32, Jim. It is of excellent quality and fits perfectly. Wish all aftermarket stuff was that good Jim

11-12-2012, 01:41 PM	#12
smitty city Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: north of dayton, ohio Posts: 45	Re: Has anyone used the HOT ROD WORKS open driveline conversion kit? i will chime in with the rest, mine works great and have had no problems

11-12-2012, 02:02 PM	#13
bluardun Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tucson, Az. Posts: 322	Re: Has anyone used the HOT ROD WORKS open driveline conversion kit? These young men are one of the finest companys to deal with. Perfect product ! Fair price ! Great comunication ! I wish other suppliers would use their ethics.

11-12-2012, 02:39 PM	#14
Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,617	Re: Has anyone used the HOT ROD WORKS open driveline conversion kit? ^ Amen