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Kraton · 07-31-2019, 12:56 AM

Quick update. I have found out that the left perch is bent. The top end has a tighter curve than the right one. This is the cause of the brake actuator sagging. I am now looking for a new spring perch. Are the reproductions any good or should I try to find an original one?

In addition to this I found a reinforcement plate inside of the front crossmember just above the front spring. Upon removing and cleaning I noticed cracks in the front crossmember. Never a dull moment. The cracks appear to be tight so the reinforcement plate seems to work. I know this car since 1990 and I am sure the plate was in it before that time.
I will try to find a replacement crossmember but in the mean time I will reuse the reinforcement plate. I have a question though. The crossmember is riveted in. Is it possible to bolt in a replacement because I don’t see myself fooling around with hot bits of metal.

07-31-2019, 12:56 AM	#18
Kraton Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Netherlands Posts: 22	Re: Model B front end question Quick update. I have found out that the left perch is bent. The top end has a tighter curve than the right one. This is the cause of the brake actuator sagging. I am now looking for a new spring perch. Are the reproductions any good or should I try to find an original one? In addition to this I found a reinforcement plate inside of the front crossmember just above the front spring. Upon removing and cleaning I noticed cracks in the front crossmember. Never a dull moment. The cracks appear to be tight so the reinforcement plate seems to work. I know this car since 1990 and I am sure the plate was in it before that time. I will try to find a replacement crossmember but in the mean time I will reuse the reinforcement plate. I have a question though. The crossmember is riveted in. Is it possible to bolt in a replacement because I don’t see myself fooling around with hot bits of metal.