FOUND : Figure 8 front shackle
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FOUND : Figure 8 front shackle
Thanks to Tim and Rich. They are sending me the shackles needed! That’s all for the comments!
Dan.
Figure 8 front shackle wanted, (1913-1917) with threaded boss for oiler.
Only one complete shackle needed, prefer one in good used condition, like this photo.
Thanks, Dan Treace
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Dan.
Figure 8 front shackle wanted, (1913-1917) with threaded boss for oiler.
Only one complete shackle needed, prefer one in good used condition, like this photo.
Thanks, Dan Treace
email: tmodelmanATcomcastDOTnet (replace AT with @ and DOT with . )
Last edited by DanTreace on Sat Jan 22, 2022 12:52 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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Re: WTB: Figure 8 front shackle
I don't think half of that shackle is original.
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Re: WTB: Figure 8 front shackle
Because of the oil hole positions? But which is the original, top-right?
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Re: WTB: Figure 8 front shackle
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Re: WTB: Figure 8 front shackle
LOL, great, now Dan needs two of them!
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Re: WTB: Figure 8 front shackle
Larry,
Could you tell us which half is correct for that year?
Harry Lillo
Could you tell us which half is correct for that year?
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Re: WTB: Figure 8 front shackle
To me this shackle is correct, at least for my use. Both pieces have oiler bosses.
Just need another like it to hang my front axle!
Just need another like it to hang my front axle!
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Re: WTB: Figure 8 front shackle
This is the only one I have. All threads look good. Shaft is very worn and the end going through the shaft hole is a bit loose. There are no markings or numbers.
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Re: WTB: Figure 8 front shackle
Thanks for the try Frank, you are right, a bit too worn out for use.
Appreciate the looking for that worn pair, but really need a set or one half of a front set in good to use shape!
Appreciate the looking for that worn pair, but really need a set or one half of a front set in good to use shape!
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Re: WTB: Figure 8 front shackle
I've read in the old Forums that some have tried to restore shackles, is that done, or only for those that are rare like Mae West's?
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Re: WTB: Figure 8 front shackle
Steve Jelf has welded up worn Mae West shackles and turned them back down to standard size on a lathe:
https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=2927
https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=2927
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Re: WTB: Figure 8 front shackle
Mark, ……..and then it broke on the way to greenfield village. He was lucky. VERY BAD idea to amateur repair any driveline part like that. It’s a pet peeve of mine, but as always, JMHO ! As Dan shows, good ones are out there , just ask. Also great reproduction parts from Chaffin’s
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Re: FOUND : Figure 8 front shackle
I had some Mae West ones welded up….. a friend took them into the Jeep plant in Toledo, welded them up, turned them down and had them hardened to specs. It sure helps if you have the equipment available.
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Re: FOUND : Figure 8 front shackle
That’s the rub, David. That’s for a professional to do. You can sleep at night, and so can the driver of the oncoming car.