Re: 1940 super eight 160 series 1804 model 1362 138" Wheelbase: making it driveable

Posted by todd landis On 2023/9/11 11:05:00

I have mentioned this in the past from my 1940. You mentioned a front bumper bracket was bent? Indicating some front end damage? On my 40 had a front end squealing, scrapping sound could not figure out. Noticed the right front fender at some point had been repaired. Took apart the front wheel assembly. Cleaned the spindle and examined with a magnifying glass and saw a tiny hairline crack running along the bottom of the spindle base. Took all apart and put the spindle between centers and spun it a bit and the spindle was slightly bent. The brake drum would rub against the backing plate. Think if this came apart on the freeway?