Thread: how to ID a beam front axle?
Threaded View
-
12-01-2003 02:02 PM #1
how to ID a beam front axle?
I recently purchased a 64 Dodge Polara that was used as a drag car in the 60s. It has a solid beam axle in front mounted with parallel leaf springs. The previous owner (not the builder) said that he was told that the whole setup was out of a Ford econoline van. Remarkably, it rides and handles fairly well and has a certain hot rod charm. However it could use a little R&R.
In order to purchase the correct kingpins for the spindles, and the brake parts, I need to identify who the original manufacturer was. This is my problem! How can I tell if a beam front axle is from a 60s era Ford Econoline or a Dodge A100 van, or ???? Any ideas?
Ken
The main function of your little toe is to make sure all the furniture in the house is in the right place.
the Official CHR joke page duel