Re: The Duchess Project: 1940 Super 8 Convertible Sedan

Posted by HH56 On 2013/1/9 15:20:36

At a really quick non exhaustive comparison, it appears for starters the 22-23rd hearse & ambulance chassis has a different # drum than the 1803-06 in question. Appears to have the same 2" width and 12" diameter shoe though. Perhaps some or all of the drum's part number difference is in the hub diameter.

I have no idea on any prewar car sizes. I'm thinking since so many of the same basic parts and axle setups was used from 40 until almost the end it's feasible that a relatively easy swap could have been made with one of the later rear ends. Maybe the same holds true for something prewar?? Any numbers visible on the rear end castings to see what might be there.