EARLY 1928 Wishbone
 

Just took an early axle apart, when did the yoke at the end of the wishbone grow larger and stronger?

Re: EARLY 1928 Wiskbone
 

Late-1928.

Increased from 3/8" to 1/2".

Re: EARLY 1928 Wiskbone
 

AR wish bones were too weak

Re: EARLY 1928 Wiskbone
 

Show us photos of the "ball" side, top and bottom,....ALSO, what side is the
weld seam on...

Re: EARLY 1928 Wiskbone
 

Weld is on the bottom. Bob

Re: EARLY 1928 Wiskbone
 

That wishbone style at the ball end, with the forged inverted "U" shape, was used from early-'28 through late-'28 with the thinner attachment yokes at the axle.

The wishbone with the thicker spring perch/axle attachment ends that you compared to in the first photos are what replaced it in late-'28. The ball end remained the same.

So you basically have the correct wishbone there for most 1928 models. Some of the latest '28's had the thicker pieces at the axle end. The earliest '28's (Jan/Feb) had a ball end that was a stamped and welded tubular design, instead of the forging, with the ball welded on to the end. Not as many of that style made in those first 2 months, and looks like a weak design to me.

Re: EARLY 1928 Wiskbone
 

This thread was started by a person that continually has said over the years, "I dont want, & dont need the Restoration Guide Lines & Judging Standards, so why should I buy it.. Here is a perfect example of why. HIS Answer is in Black & White right in the Book, along with many other ?? he has asked.

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Re: EARLY 1928 Wiskbone
 

I got a quick polite reply buy a knowledgeable Ford Barn member, so I'm happy, no need for me to join the National Club of Grumps. Bob

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Bill-
There is a permanent record of them, all 11,963 of them, right here on the Barn for all to read! :eek:

There are many wise comments among them. :cool:

Re: EARLY 1928 Wiskbone
 

So do you suggest that there should only be one question asked on this forum.
Where can I purchase a copy of the Judging Standards???????? Get real.