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02-20-2012, 03:52 PM | #1 |
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Model A Drop Axle w/Stock Brakes
Anyone know if a 2" or 3" A drop axle be used with stock Model A mech brakes?
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02-20-2012, 04:20 PM | #2 |
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Re: Model A Drop Axle w/Stock Brakes
I believe that Ed Johnson runs stock brakes with a dropped axle. You would need to make an extension for the spring perch where the brake lever assy connects.
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02-20-2012, 04:22 PM | #3 |
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Re: Model A Drop Axle w/Stock Brakes
What are you going to do with the stock mechanical brake levers? You might have to extend your perch mounts or?
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02-20-2012, 04:22 PM | #4 |
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Re: Model A Drop Axle w/Stock Brakes
Purdy just beat me to it.
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02-20-2012, 05:08 PM | #5 |
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Re: Model A Drop Axle w/Stock Brakes
Thanks everyone.
Also, anyone know what reverse eye and leaf removal would drop to? Is this a better/easier way to go to lower the car? |
02-20-2012, 05:58 PM | #6 |
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Reverse eye spring will lower car 1.5". I'd be careful removing too many leaves at the front. The starter spring will flatten out as you reduce the spring pack and at some point will bottom out on top of axle. Winter over yet up there? Fred |
02-20-2012, 06:07 PM | #7 |
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Thanks CT AV8
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02-20-2012, 06:35 PM | #8 |
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Re: Model A Drop Axle w/Stock Brakes
There was an article 4-5-6 years ago in street rodder mag where it showed installation of a dropped axle retaining the mech brakes. I have it but don't know where. Maybe someone else can help or try posting on the EV8 forum. Funny, I was just thinking about this article over the week-end.
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02-20-2012, 06:42 PM | #9 |
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Thanks Paul.
Now that you mentioned it...I also remember that article and I also have it. Thanks for reminding me of it. I believe they did another article on the same Tudor lowering the rear and then adding juice brakes. |
02-20-2012, 07:11 PM | #10 |
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Go to the dark side and you will find lots of info.
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02-20-2012, 07:29 PM | #11 |
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I found a Rod and Custom Feb 09 issue having an article about lowering a Tudor but it is the juice brake conversion at the same time. This the one you are referring to? |
02-20-2012, 07:47 PM | #12 |
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Re: Model A Drop Axle w/Stock Brakes
It would be greatly appreciated if you could post the information on that article as I am doing the same thing to my 30 Victoria. I thought you could use 32 spring perches but I am ot sure that's the answer.
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02-20-2012, 08:03 PM | #13 |
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Here's the article. They are doing juice brakes at the same time....not what I'm after.
http://www.rodandcustommagazine.com/...dor/index.html I think 450 x 16 tires on wires front then 550 x 17 tires on wires, reverse eye, leaves removed front and rear will give me what I'm looking for w/o the need for a drop axle. |
02-20-2012, 08:35 PM | #14 |
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Sent P.M.
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02-20-2012, 09:20 PM | #15 |
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Re: Model A Drop Axle w/Stock Brakes
Here is a link to a good thread on lowering the A.
http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12576 Bob |
02-20-2012, 09:44 PM | #16 |
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Thanks Bob C.
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02-21-2012, 02:32 AM | #17 |
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08-21-2012, 03:33 PM | #18 |
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2935,
I know this is an old thread but we just did it on our '30 coupe and I posted some pics on JJ. It can be done. |
08-21-2012, 06:50 PM | #19 |
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The key is to replace the A spring pearches with those from a 1932 Ford. Check the HAMB for a detailed discussion on the change. Bob
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08-21-2012, 06:57 PM | #20 |
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CT AV8 thank you.
How do you like it? Roadster62 or 33/34 perches, I think. |
08-21-2012, 07:35 PM | #21 |
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CTAV8: That's quite a mod to the drag link ! ! ! JMO
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08-21-2012, 11:31 PM | #22 |
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Some links from the other side!!
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=332870 http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...ht=elrod+coupe |
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08-22-2012, 04:01 AM | #23 |
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Model A adaptors 002.jpg
Model A adaptors 003.jpg I have a 4 inch dropped axle on my speedster (currently under construction) and these are the brackets that we came up with to retain the original braking (improved with cast iron drums and Flathead Ted's floating brake system) |
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08-22-2012, 11:58 AM | #25 |
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Re: Model A Drop Axle w/Stock Brakes
2935ford: It works good. We had to modify the linkage at the brake cross shaft due to interference with exhaust pipes, but you should not have that problem. Stock brake rods work since the actuator lever is in it's original location.
1931Flamingo: Do you mean the tie rod? The drag link is stock with the exception of moving pitman arm opening to the inside to accept '48-'52 F1 arm and closing off original on outside. |
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08-22-2012, 06:42 PM | #27 |
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Paul in CT: The drag link rubbed tie rod and had a flat spot in it. I think it happens due to a sagged spring. We replaced the spring and used a reverse eye starter leaf, so we still had the problem. This was before the V-8 was in and we thought we needed some clearance so we cut the tie rod and spliced in some extra length to make up for the down turn offsets. As it turned out, the rear face of crankshaft pulley sits just over the tie rod. We probably could have done a little less offset, but it works good and have ample clearance to the drag link.
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I believe CT AV8 passed away a year or so ago. Not sure if his son still has the car or not. This is an old thread. You might try sending A PM to CT AV8 in case the son still cks in.
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