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fleetpaint · 09-30-2011, 04:11 PM

Anyone know where I may be able to find a 1939 rear axel?....the threads are gone on the one i have! Thanks, Dave

Mart · 09-30-2011, 04:17 PM

You talking just the axle shaft?

If it helps at all, I'm pretty sure you can use 37-40, and possibly 41. You might be able to use 35-36, but not sure on that.

Mart.

fleetpaint · 09-30-2011, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mart

You talking just the axle shaft?

If it helps at all, I'm pretty sure you can use 37-40, and possibly 41. You might be able to use 35-36, but not sure on that.

Mart.

Yes, the axle shaft.

COE Dan · 09-30-2011, 04:28 PM

Good news...I've got a NOS '39 axle.

Bad news...I can't access it for at least 3 years so that doesn't help at all.

But here's an option...

Try The Early Ford Store of CA out in San Dimas. Their website lists used axles available for most years. I've been to their store and they've got lots of good vintage stuff. They may be able to help. Here's their website home page:

http://lbcunited.com/earlyford2/

Hope that helps...

COE Dan

Kube · 09-30-2011, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fleetpaint

Anyone know where I may be able to find a 1939 rear axel?....the threads are gone on the one i have! Thanks, Dave

I have NOS and great used. Email me at: [email protected]

ford38v8 · 09-30-2011, 04:36 PM

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Be prepared with the tooth count or you may get the wrong axle. Both 16T and 18T axles will work, but mate with their own spider gear. FYI, the change year to 16T was '39, but no telling what's in there now.

Lawson Cox · 09-30-2011, 05:05 PM

Get a good thread chaser and clean up the threads on yours, unless they are really shot and cannot be saved.

Charlie ny · 09-30-2011, 05:23 PM

Fleet,
Kube knows !
Charlie ny

19Fordy · 10-01-2011, 09:49 AM

Since you have to remove the old axle, why not build up the threaded area with weld, turn it down in a lathe and then rethread it. Worth a try.

JM 35 Sedan · 10-01-2011, 10:01 AM

I have some good used '39 axles if you are still looking for one. Send me a pm if you are interested.

Kube · 10-01-2011, 10:59 AM

I'd be careful with the repairs...re-threading is an option but you must be certain there is enough material there once completed.
Welding and re-threading is a better option but costly. You must be certain to find someone capable of tempering the axle once done.
I really don't care if I sell an axle or not but feel replacement is the wisest option.

09-30-2011, 04:11 PM	#1
fleetpaint Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: scottsdale az Posts: 25	1939 rear axel Anyone know where I may be able to find a 1939 rear axel?....the threads are gone on the one i have! Thanks, Dave

09-30-2011, 04:17 PM	#2
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,755	Re: 1939 rear axel You talking just the axle shaft? If it helps at all, I'm pretty sure you can use 37-40, and possibly 41. You might be able to use 35-36, but not sure on that. Mart.

09-30-2011, 04:28 PM	#4
COE Dan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Now in Wichita, KS Posts: 251	Re: 1939 rear axel Good news...I've got a NOS '39 axle. Bad news...I can't access it for at least 3 years so that doesn't help at all. But here's an option... Try The Early Ford Store of CA out in San Dimas. Their website lists used axles available for most years. I've been to their store and they've got lots of good vintage stuff. They may be able to help. Here's their website home page: http://lbcunited.com/earlyford2/ Hope that helps... COE Dan

09-30-2011, 04:36 PM	#6
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,645	Re: 1939 rear axel Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Be prepared with the tooth count or you may get the wrong axle. Both 16T and 18T axles will work, but mate with their own spider gear. FYI, the change year to 16T was '39, but no telling what's in there now. __________________ Alan

09-30-2011, 05:05 PM	#7
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: 1939 rear axel Get a good thread chaser and clean up the threads on yours, unless they are really shot and cannot be saved.

09-30-2011, 05:23 PM	#8
Charlie ny BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,019	Re: 1939 rear axel Fleet, Kube knows ! Charlie ny

10-01-2011, 09:49 AM	#9
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,949	Re: 1939 rear axel Since you have to remove the old axle, why not build up the threaded area with weld, turn it down in a lathe and then rethread it. Worth a try.

10-01-2011, 10:01 AM	#10
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: 1939 rear axel I have some good used '39 axles if you are still looking for one. Send me a pm if you are interested. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

10-01-2011, 10:59 AM	#11
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 9,007	Re: 1939 rear axel I'd be careful with the repairs...re-threading is an option but you must be certain there is enough material there once completed. Welding and re-threading is a better option but costly. You must be certain to find someone capable of tempering the axle once done. I really don't care if I sell an axle or not but feel replacement is the wisest option.