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Question on early spindle arms

Post by FATMAN » Wed Jan 03, 2024 2:53 pm

I have had a lot of early spindle arms but just ran across this pair they have a sharp bend a lot more than the standard early arms, what year were these used? Bob
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Re: Question on early spindle arms

Post by TWrenn » Wed Jan 03, 2024 3:12 pm

Those are weird! Can't help ya...even the judging guidelines don't show any like that. Aftermarket maybe? Different brand of car?
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Re: Question on early spindle arms

Post by Mark Nunn » Wed Jan 03, 2024 4:46 pm

Are wide-track spindle arms different from standard? I'm just throwing this out without ANY facts to fall upon.
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Re: Question on early spindle arms

Post by Allan » Wed Jan 03, 2024 5:15 pm

Clever thought Mark. If the tie rod and drag link are standard fitment on Wide tracks, it make good sense.

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Re: Question on early spindle arms

Post by John kuehn » Wed Jan 03, 2024 5:37 pm

Any markings or T numbers on them?
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Re: Question on early spindle arms

Post by FATMAN » Wed Jan 03, 2024 6:05 pm

Ford script on one also part number
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Re: Question on early spindle arms

Post by FATMAN » Wed Jan 03, 2024 6:06 pm

T 270 A is on the one if you enlarge photo,Bob
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Re: Question on early spindle arms

Post by FATMAN » Wed Jan 03, 2024 6:07 pm

T 270 is on the other one
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Re: Question on early spindle arms

Post by TRDxB2 » Wed Jan 03, 2024 7:07 pm

The odd shaped spindle arms, with Ford part numbers, appear to be unused, perhaps a repro intended for a special purpose
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Re: Question on early spindle arms

Post by FATMAN » Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:33 pm

Not re pros 1 used they are original
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Re: Question on early spindle arms

Post by Tbird » Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:49 pm

I wonder if they were modified for some sort of Gow job back in the day?
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Re: Question on early spindle arms

Post by M.Sinclair » Wed Jan 03, 2024 11:17 pm

That’s a pretty severe angle for a modification I’d think. Especially with cast steels tendency to snap.
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Re: Question on early spindle arms

Post by Wayne Sheldon » Thu Jan 04, 2024 6:13 am

Any chance they could be tractor? They have a really short wheelbase, requiring a sharper angle for the steering arms.
Model T spindle arms are not cast iron. They are steel, probably drop forgings. They can be bent cold or hot, and even welded without much trouble. I have straightened several wrecked ones in the past, and for one racing car needed to custom bend to clear the special suspension. That car I drove VERY hard! Never had a hint of trouble from it.

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Re: Question on early spindle arms

Post by speedytinc » Thu Jan 04, 2024 7:59 am

Mark Nunn wrote: ↑
Wed Jan 03, 2024 4:46 pm
 Are wide-track spindle arms different from standard? I'm just throwing this out without ANY facts to fall upon.
I can confirm, they are NOT wide track.
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Re: Question on early spindle arms

Post by FATMAN » Thu Jan 04, 2024 10:06 am

More photos we had about 300 arms over the last 30 years when sorting we found these in 2 separate places bought at separate times what are the odds they match? Bob
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Re: Question on early spindle arms

Post by Allan » Thu Jan 04, 2024 10:23 pm

In the last photo there is absolutely no distortion in the part number and the maker's mark. This would suggest there is no modification to the arms, as these marks would be distorted in any bending. The mystery remains.

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Re: Question on early spindle arms

Post by FATMAN » Fri Jan 05, 2024 9:32 am

Could it have been made for some kind of racer or 1st year after 1 pc spindles? Bob
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