Re: The Duchess Project: 1940 Super 8 Convertible Sedan

Posted by BDeB On 2013/1/9 16:18:16
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flackmaster wrote:
I don't "think" so, as the HD axle was normally paired with 13" brakes, at least in 40. Past that...More information please as to donor axle...or more to the point, what model had 11.5" brakes with the HD axle? 21-21st series 03/06 CustomSupers or 22-23rd Customs? I do not have postwar data convenient...Paging Brian in Canada....
Might also verify the axle bearing...HD axle takes a larger bearing too...


No experience with the commercial and LWB chassis axles but can confirm that the taper on 48-50 Custom 8 axles is 1-1/2 to 1-1/4 as reported by Howard. This axle part number is 323143 and uses 12" drum # 351423. The same drum appears again from 1953 to 1955 and has a depth of about 2-5/16".

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