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    WTB Straight axle

     



    I'm building a 51 Henry J for street/strip.I need a straight axle to keep with the nostalgia theme

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    Pappy, what's the width of the tread on the Henry J. I have not been close to one in years. That would narrow down the straight axle a bit.
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    I've got one out of a '58 chebbie half ton pickup, with springs, steering box, steering shaft, etc. 6 bolt wheels. Price is cheap,. but the freight would kill ya!!!!!
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    Speedway has them

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    There have been some posts on other forums about Speedways straight axle components not all mating. One member installed a gasser type two spring model on a customers car, and had some fits getting the brakes and all to mesh.

    I think there may be more to the stories than meets the eye, because Speedway generally has this stuff pretty well thought out. Only mentioning it so you have a heads up.

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    I've been seeing good and bad about Speedway. Money's tight so I was looking for something used. Don't know if that's a good idea or not.

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    If you can find one out of an old Econoline, Dodge or Chevy van from the mid-60's, they can be narrowed to whatever width you need. The axle beams are forged steel, not cast iron, so they can be welded safely.
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    Quote Originally Posted by J. Robinson
    If you can find one out of an old Econoline, Dodge or Chevy van from the mid-60's, they can be narrowed to whatever width you need. The axle beams are forged steel, not cast iron, so they can be welded safely.
    Thanks I guess I'll start looking

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pappy1
    Thanks I guess I'll start looking
    If you have any trucker buddies, or anyone coming through here on vacation, you can have the chebbie pickup one that is laying around here....someplace....
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    How about MAS racing products? their prices lok fair to me. Hank

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    Dave, Any idea what the shipping would be? zip 17545

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    I'm sure because of the size and weight it would have to go on a pallet---don't know, but I'd guess with today's surcharges on shipping probably around $150 or so??????
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