32 Ford "tweaks" and a few mods

[GregWeld]

So here's the carrier that holds this little POS "stub axle" --- which in turn holds the wheel on the car!





Pretty simple job -- take the tire/wheel off -- undo the half shaft u-joint - and unbolt the bearing assembly.







The NEW bearing assembly with stub axle.








Big difference in old (right side) and new (the other right side - HAHAHAHAHA)








The OLD - WEAK - Twisted and sheared versions.... Note how clean this POS is sheared off!











When you shear it like this -- there is NOTHING holding the wheel to the car except the pressure of the tire holding it in place. Hit a big enough bump and you "could" separate the two pieces and end up doing some major "oh craps".

[HWY Nova]

This rear end is based on technology that uses the shafts as load-bearing members. If one member breaks..... (gulp).

Newer CV-based rears have upper and lower control arms.

Thanks for sharing the photos!



--Eric

[carbuff]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

The OLD - WEAK - Twisted and sheared versions.... Note how clean this POS is sheared off!

How in the world did that happen on such a light car? I can't believe you were that unlucky. They've been selling these types of setups for a long time, and as far as I know, there isn't anything about your car in particular that would put that much additional stress on these vs. any other roadster?

Let's hope for better luck with the new ones!

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by carbuff

How in the world did that happen on such a light car? I can't believe you were that unlucky. They've been selling these types of setups for a long time, and as far as I know, there isn't anything about your car in particular that would put that much additional stress on these vs. any other roadster?

Let's hope for better luck with the new ones!

That's the million dollar question isn't it......


I've owned MANY mid year Corvettes and beat on 'em like I did my children... and never broke anything. Ever. Including big block cars. Go figure.


BTW - Kids will be on work release soon enough....

[Bryce]

nice upgrade

[Lenie]

tweaks and a few mods I saw this car in person, absolutely beautiful. Tweaks and a few mods

[makoshark]

There's an old hot rodders adage, "if it doesn't run, chrome it."

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Almost looks like they were cut, ...By the way did the kids learn anything while they were in, trades ?....