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JAS1949 · 09-06-2011, 04:09 PM

Hi Guys, I,m new at this, bear with me. I've got a juiced axle 38 or 39, I guess. Is there any differences in measurements from this to a 1936.I noticed the perches are different, and the spindle pins. I've got 36 spindles, back plates, shocks, front spring. I would like to use this if I can.
Going back to mechanical brakes. Thanks loads guys. Lost Newbie

Karl Wolf · 09-06-2011, 05:36 PM

If you're going back to mechanical brakes, you'll need a 33-36 front axle... The brake linkage looks like it needs specific location for each component... 37 up axle will upset this... Karl

JM 35 Sedan · 09-06-2011, 06:57 PM

There are several difference between '33-'36 and '37-'41 front axles. Overall length, distance between axle purch pin holes and thickness of wishbone mounting pads. I would suggest finding a '33-'36 axle and forget that '38-'39. Advertise here in the wanted section and keep an eye on eBay. They are not difficult to find.

blucar · 09-07-2011, 10:53 AM

Are you sure you have a '38-39 front axle.. Converting early cars to hydraulic brakes was usually done by changing the spindles and king pins to '40-41 spindles, king pins and backing plates..

JAS1949 · 09-07-2011, 03:34 PM

Thanks guys for your help. Now I need to know the measurement difference between a '36 & '37 up. Where do I measure & what's the measurements. Thanks Loads . I'm learning!!

Harms Way · 09-07-2011, 09:29 PM

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I think I might still have a totally stock & complete 36' front end,.... I'll check.

Fordors · 09-08-2011, 06:39 AM

'33-'36 is 36 1/2 " CC on perch holes and the '37-'41 will measure 38 1/2" CC.

JAS1949 · 09-09-2011, 03:19 AM

Any luck on 36 front end?

09-06-2011, 04:09 PM	#1
JAS1949 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Theodosia, Mo Posts: 23	36 Front Axle Hi Guys, I,m new at this, bear with me. I've got a juiced axle 38 or 39, I guess. Is there any differences in measurements from this to a 1936.I noticed the perches are different, and the spindle pins. I've got 36 spindles, back plates, shocks, front spring. I would like to use this if I can. Going back to mechanical brakes. Thanks loads guys. Lost Newbie

09-06-2011, 05:36 PM	#2
Karl Wolf Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mill Valley,Ca. Posts: 1,555	Re: 36 Front Axle If you're going back to mechanical brakes, you'll need a 33-36 front axle... The brake linkage looks like it needs specific location for each component... 37 up axle will upset this... Karl

09-06-2011, 06:57 PM	#3
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,876	Re: 36 Front Axle There are several difference between '33-'36 and '37-'41 front axles. Overall length, distance between axle purch pin holes and thickness of wishbone mounting pads. I would suggest finding a '33-'36 axle and forget that '38-'39. Advertise here in the wanted section and keep an eye on eBay. They are not difficult to find. __________________ *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*

09-07-2011, 10:53 AM	#4
blucar Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 2,466	Re: 36 Front Axle Are you sure you have a '38-39 front axle.. Converting early cars to hydraulic brakes was usually done by changing the spindles and king pins to '40-41 spindles, king pins and backing plates.. __________________ Bill.... 36 5 win cpe

09-07-2011, 03:34 PM	#5
JAS1949 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Theodosia, Mo Posts: 23	Re: 36 Front Axle Thanks guys for your help. Now I need to know the measurement difference between a '36 & '37 up. Where do I measure & what's the measurements. Thanks Loads . I'm learning!! Last edited by JAS1949; 09-07-2011 at 03:35 PM. Reason: Wrong punctuation

09-07-2011, 09:29 PM	#6
Harms Way Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern Mi. Posts: 295	Re: 36 Front Axle Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I think I might still have a totally stock & complete 36' front end,.... I'll check. __________________ A sinner saved by Grace,......... Eph. 2:8-9

09-08-2011, 06:39 AM	#7
Fordors Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orland Park,IL Posts: 1,408	Re: 36 Front Axle '33-'36 is 36 1/2 " CC on perch holes and the '37-'41 will measure 38 1/2" CC.

09-09-2011, 03:19 AM	#8
JAS1949 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Theodosia, Mo Posts: 23	Re: 36 Front Axle Any luck on 36 front end?