Thanks to the forum half of my 3+ year search is over. Brendan D. found this part and there all ready to go. Now I need your help with the second half of my search.(See picture)The ones that I found to use fore recasting has added so meny restrictions on how I can barrow them that its almost impossible to be done. Check with all of your old Car and Old Iron collector friends( copy the picture and pass it around) Thanks for your help.
Bob
Bob,
Isn't the original part a forging rather than a casting? I would think a casting might be weaker than you would want for that part?
I am not a metallurgist but I would think (but do not know) that the following might be stronger than a casting. If you are not going for the "absolute correct looks" I would think you might be able take a block of steel. Cut it to the correct size as a rectangular solid (purchase two blocks cut size – used to back when Fords were new the metal dealer would sell small scraps and/or samples – ok not that long ago – but in 1970). Use a rear axle or similar material and machine it so the front wheel bearing cones fit properly and eventually cut it to the proper length. I think you could use a damaged T axle but you could also use a rear axle from a modern car -- just more machining. Drill the hole for the axle in the rectangle solid steel stock. Press fit the rear axle into the block. Add, the holes for the bolts. If you wanted it to look more correct - you could mill the steel block to mimic the original curves etc. I would recommend leaving more metal rather than going for exactly the same size and shape. Rather than having a left and right threaded axle out bearing I would recommend you machine the axle to use the 1928-1931 Model A out axle bearings which also will fit in the Model T Front hubs and that are not threaded.
Below is an article taken from the Jan – Feb 1925 Ford Service Bulletins (available hard copy and soft copy from the vendors see: http://www.modeltford.com/pl.aspx?t=s&v=P7&page=1 and is also included on the MTFCI Digital Library see: http://www.modeltford.com/pl.aspx?t=s&v=DL001&page=1
Respectfully submitted,
Hap l9l5 cut off
Hap
Thanks for your input. The axel is a mechined
steel,more than likley, of the same materal as the rear axel shaft. It is prested through the casting so thay are two different pieces unlike the cast Ford spindel assembly.
Bob
Hi Bob, if you have a local shop with a CNC Mill they can duplicate that part from a solid piece of steel and it will be much stronger. As Hap suggested, have it milled leaving a bit more material than the original. You could keep the CNC input on a Flash Drive or a CD and they could easily be reproduced at any time. Good luck, Thomas T
The first pictures are the parts that I have and will be using, the 3rd picture is the spindel (axel) to ski part that I need to find or duplcate, there are many ways to make one but I hope to find an orig. to use. Theres a pair out there some where (I'm on the hunt) and I hope that I will find them with all of your help.
This type spindel piece. Thanks Bob
Bob
If you want to spend a few gold coins, you can get the whole setup now on eBay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-Snowbird-Mailman-Special-snowmobile-kit-Model-T- Ford-original-/220879988461?hash=item336d7926ed&item=220879988461&pt=LH_DefaultD omain_100&vxp=mtr
Tom
I don't have the outher part to copy or get measurments from. I;m not getting any help from the person that has the parts other than I don't think I want to help.
Bob
Thanks Dan
Not a bad price will aleart a friend thats looking.
Bob
Bob, the Ford spindles are not cast, they are forgings. Many Ford parts that are referred to as "cast" are actually forgings. Dave
Bob are you familiar with this guy?
http://www.modeltfordsnowmobile.com/LCmainLinks.htm
John, David , Dan and all
I know brian, I provided a couple of parts for his patterns. He makes the Item I'm looking for but only for the Model A, I guess that I'm the only one that knows they were made for the T. I get a surprised look when I mention them.
Thanks for all the help so far I knew we will find them (only need one for a pattern.)
Bob