Early 1912 drag link.
I am looking to purchase an early drag link and have nothing in front of me to compare. Not clear about the differences in thread sizes and ball couplings. What should I be looking for. Thanks in advance.
Michael A
Early 12 drag link
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Michael A
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Re: Early 12 drag link
The 11 early 12 drag links had threaded ends that screwed into the yokes. The thread was coarse but I don't know the tpi off the top of my head. The caps that were bolted to the yokes were pressed steel I believe but these are hard to find. Most folks use the later style because they are stronger anyway.
If I have time today I'll post a picture or two.
If I have time today I'll post a picture or two.
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Re: Early 12 drag link
Photo of the 09-10, 11-12, and 13-14 styles
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Re: Early 12 drag link
The early 09 had thinner and weaker yokes
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Michael A
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Re: Early 12 drag link
Thanks Richard,
The pin holes drilled in different angles mentioned in the encyclopaedia I cannot see.
The middle one with the course thread would be correct?
Michael A
The pin holes drilled in different angles mentioned in the encyclopaedia I cannot see.
The middle one with the course thread would be correct?
Michael A
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Re: Early 12 drag link
The middle one is correct for your car. The different placements of the rivets were on the 3rd style shown. The earlier styles did not have rivets.
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Re: Early 12 drag link
The reproductions sold by Snyders are an excellent choice. I met the maker at Chickasha in 2010 and was able to buy just the threaded end yoke for my original link.
If the pressed steel end caps are correct for early 1912 cars. I have a pair of almost new ones available.
Allan from down under.
If the pressed steel end caps are correct for early 1912 cars. I have a pair of almost new ones available.
Allan from down under.
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Michael A
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Re: Early 12 drag link
Thanks Alan
I’ll give you a buzz
I’ll give you a buzz