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11-10-2012, 08:51 PM | #1 |
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Has anyone used the HOT ROD WORKS open driveline conversion kit?
I am thinking of converting my stock 40 Ford torque tube driveline to an open driveline. Has anyone used the HRW kits and how did it turn out? Did you use a torque arm and a panhard bar?
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11-10-2012, 09:33 PM | #2 |
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Re: Has anyone used the HOT ROD WORKS open driveline conversion kit?
I've hardly ever posted here but I think now is a pretty good time to chime in.... Hot Rod Works does top notch work and provide an excellent service. I've not used one of their open drive kits....yet....but I'm about to send the rear end from my '36 up to them for an overhaul including a ring and pinion change from 10 spline to 6 spline. I now have a Flato open drive conversion in that rear end and I can't wait to toss it in the trash. I've seen the HRW piece and held in my hands and I have complete confidence in it..
Ken and Nick just finished building a vintage quick change rear axle assembly for me and I'm ecstatic with the work they did. As far as adding a torque....yes, you need one. If all you do is putt around you can probably get by without one, but you really should have something to replace the structure and strength provided by the torque tube HRW also sells a torque arm kit but you can make your own from an old rear radius rod. I did not install a pan hard bar on my '36.... |
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11-10-2012, 09:39 PM | #3 |
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Re: Has anyone used the HOT ROD WORKS open driveline conversion kit?
THANK YOU, Rich for the info. Glad you chimed in.
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11-10-2012, 11:36 PM | #4 |
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Re: Has anyone used the HOT ROD WORKS open driveline conversion kit?
welcome to the 'Barn, Rich...now where are the pics??...lol....keep on posting....Mike
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11-11-2012, 03:43 AM | #5 |
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Re: Has anyone used the HOT ROD WORKS open driveline conversion kit?
Check this out....
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=683868 I'm about to convert to a Ford pickemup banjo that is open drive and this is the locating method I will use. |
11-11-2012, 05:52 AM | #6 |
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Re: Has anyone used the HOT ROD WORKS open driveline conversion kit?
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11-11-2012, 09:41 AM | #7 |
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Re: Has anyone used the HOT ROD WORKS open driveline conversion kit?
Again, thanks for all the responses.
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11-11-2012, 10:07 AM | #8 |
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Re: Has anyone used the HOT ROD WORKS open driveline conversion kit?
Yes, converting to late axles is a positive way to go, especially for the later brakes.
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11-11-2012, 01:57 PM | #9 |
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Re: Has anyone used the HOT ROD WORKS open driveline conversion kit?
HRW are one of the best out there, great products, top quality and excellent and relaible service... more here...http://www.nz-hotrod.com/vbulletin/s...k-Deuce/page34 |
11-11-2012, 06:26 PM | #10 |
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Re: Has anyone used the HOT ROD WORKS open driveline conversion kit?
Lots of stuff on the HAMB about HRW pieces and converting your '40 to open drive. I'm using '35 bells, '37-'41 axles and the center from a '46 truck and it's going in a '28 Tudor. Not to get too hot rod for the barn, but I'll find some links.
Just a few I have bookmarked. Rear radius rod posts: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=589044 http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=533765 DIY Open drive conversion: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=519343 http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=324073 Last edited by 1oldtimer; 11-11-2012 at 06:39 PM. |
11-11-2012, 08:10 PM | #11 |
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Re: Has anyone used the HOT ROD WORKS open driveline conversion kit?
I have one in my 32, Jim. It is of excellent quality and fits perfectly.
Wish all aftermarket stuff was that good Jim |
11-12-2012, 01:41 PM | #12 |
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Re: Has anyone used the HOT ROD WORKS open driveline conversion kit?
i will chime in with the rest, mine works great and have had no problems
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11-12-2012, 02:02 PM | #13 |
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These young men are one of the finest companys to deal with. Perfect product ! Fair price ! Great comunication !
I wish other suppliers would use their ethics. |
11-12-2012, 02:39 PM | #14 |
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^ Amen
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