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Old 12-25-2020, 09:47 PM   #1
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Had a mishap the other day...hit the kerb HARD, bent the axle both ends outboard of the radius rods, bent drag link, tierod, bent LH stub axle. Will attempt to straighten axle, will definitely replace each stub axle, steering rods should straighten out ok.
Last month, had an accident on my '46 Harley; hit a ute coming the other way. Got a helicopter ride from that one....
All my vintage vehicles are currently off the road with front end damage!
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Old 12-25-2020, 10:04 PM   #2
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Glad to hear you are doing okay.
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Thanks Zeke! 2020 has been a difficult year on many fronts. Happy New Year!! It can only get better!
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Not good Brian, hope none of your important bits suffered any serious damage. Vehicles able to be repaired damaged bodies not always.
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Old 12-25-2020, 10:29 PM   #5
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gol dang it!! be careful there mate, or we'll restrict you to only driving the lawn mower !
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Old 12-25-2020, 11:01 PM   #6
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Thing is, I've had that 35 since 1971, done probably a million miles in the old thing. It's gone through many transitions through the years, been the test mule for multiple engines I've built, I've raced it, thrashed it, abused it, done everything in it, strewth, it shares my DNA...
And currently it's running a bone stock 36 LB engine, and Columbia with 3.54 std gearing [about 2.5:1 in o/d], which it was in, driving along at 70 KPH when I applied the brakes; it instantly pulled onto the opposite side of the road, into oncoming traffic, I corrected [overcorrected] and went into a four wheel locked up drift straight into the kerb, mounted it, crossed a grass median strip, and parallel parked in a car park!! Totally unexpected, totally out of control, total duration probably 2-3 seconds!!
Upon the teardown I have observed the LH brake linings are contaminated with [I guess] brake fluid.
Scariest ride I've ever had, I never want to repeat it.
And I wasn't being a hoon.
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Old 12-26-2020, 01:58 AM   #7
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Brian good to here your OK, but brake fluid ,are you using those new fangled brakes, you know they will never take on.LOL
I bet you got a fright, good job you were,t going fast.
And as Phil said, cars and bikes are easy to fix , not so us.take it easy mate.
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Old 12-26-2020, 03:00 AM   #8
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glad to hear its nothing that wont polish out take your time get yourself right then the rest will follow in time and dont be freighted to ask there's plenty of help and support available here
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Old 12-26-2020, 03:20 AM   #9
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hope you are well. All things metal can be fixed. Be well!!



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Old 12-26-2020, 04:48 AM   #10
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That was a hard hit!.....as others have said,...glad you’re ok and everything damaged is repairable.....here’s to a better 2021.......Mark
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Holy cow Brian. You have had a rough time. So glad you’re okay. Best wishes for a safer 2021. Let me know if there’s any parts you need for the 35. The HD parts may be harder to find let me know what you need for it also as I have many contacts. Be safe. Cheers. Tony
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Old 12-26-2020, 10:52 AM   #12
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I for one would like to see 'before' pics of both vehicles. The bike in particular. I graduated high school in '71 So we ain't no spring chickens any more. Glad you are OK.
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Old 12-26-2020, 11:21 AM   #13
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good to see you survived in one piece. may be time to upgrade to small (big)arrnoured vehicle just a thought.be safe
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Old 12-26-2020, 03:07 PM   #14
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Geez Brian glad to hear you are OK..that old Ford can be fixed but you could have been broke for good. Take care mate 2021 should be kinder to you.

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Old 12-26-2020, 03:15 PM   #15
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Sorry to hear about your misfortunes. The car can be fixed. The bike, I'm not so sure. I got my motorcycle all ready for the season one spring a few years ago, and rode it around the parking lot once. I sold it that afternoon.

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Old 12-26-2020, 10:44 PM   #16
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I've got a axle available. $50. Good condition.
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Old 12-27-2020, 12:25 AM   #17
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Hopefully the parts I have for you tomorrow will get you started on the road to recovery. Think we have an axle and stubs. Just need to dig them out of the piling system .
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Yes, thank you my4dv8, I'll see you in the morning.
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Old 12-27-2020, 09:51 AM   #20
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Brian I’m glad you’re ok.
Earlier this year I pulled the front suspension from my 35 convertible sedan to find it had a bent axle, tie rods etc and also bent the frame a little. I’m thinking it was a tree stump by how much and where the axle was bent.
Anyway the axle and stub axle is now a wire wheel painting jig(cut up a worn out brake drum) to paint and check wheels for straight. Too much bend for me to bother trying to straighten it again. Stay safe everyone over the holidays.
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