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Glenn C. · 05-03-2016, 03:38 PM

I did a search back using the "search" link to determine if anything new had been posted regarding front spindles. By chance has anyone yet pursued the possibility of a company manufacturing new front spindles for the Model A ??? A great looking machined product is available for the "Hot Rod" group, but I have not seen anything available yet for the Model A. I am sure we all would prefer new spindles manufactured in the USA.

briphaeton · 05-03-2016, 03:46 PM

I prefer good original parts over new, any day.
Brian

Larry Jenkins · 05-03-2016, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Glenn C.

I did a search back using the "search" link to determine if anything new had been posted regarding front spindles. By chance has anyone yet pursued the possibility of a company manufacturing new front spindles for the Model A ??? A great looking machined product is available for the "Hot Rod" group, but I have not seen anything available yet for the Model A. I am sure we all would prefer new spindles manufactured in the USA.

Not necessarily.. Lots of chatter about repros not fitting proprerly.

Rowdy · 05-03-2016, 04:32 PM

I have close to 20 good used spindles. Can not see a good reason for making new ones. Rod

1931 flamingo · 05-03-2016, 05:40 PM

WHY??
Paul in CT

Glenn C. · 05-04-2016, 11:03 AM

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After a while a person gets tired of burning up miles and time looking for decent front spindles. You can place ads in different periodicals, search through swap meets, and all you find are spindles that have worn bearing surfaces, necked thread areas, and spindles where someone has used a plain flat washer under the castellated nut, instead of using the correct tabbed washer.
It is no fun when others are out on the road touring, and a guy has to sit at home.
I would prefer to spend a few extra bucks for a new engineered modern spindle, than take a chance trying to find the perfect used one.

Everyone has their own preference. With the dollar exchange rate and shipping charges to Canada, sometimes taking a chance on used is prohibitive.

Mark W. · 05-04-2016, 11:27 AM

I'll ditto all the other comments and add that the complexity of making a good safe and properly forged spindle would be far more cost prohibitive than the shipping to Canada if only based on the existing stock of originals.

If you deal with REPUTABLE Ford part dealers I think you can find good clean originals far less costly than any reproduction would ever be.

Glenn C. · 05-04-2016, 12:25 PM

Ok! then, it would be Bert's in Denver Colorado, or Rowdy for my choices.

Thanks, guys.

C26Pinelake · 05-04-2016, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by briphaeton

I prefer good original parts over new, any day.
Brian

More and more every day more owners are thinking your way! Wayne

700rpm · 05-04-2016, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Glenn C.

Ok! then, it would be Bert's in Denver Colorado, or Rowdy for my choices.

Thanks, guys.

Good choices.

Mikeinnj · 05-05-2016, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Rowdy

I have close to 20 good used spindles. Can not see a good reason for making new ones. Rod

Yeah, because you have all the good ones.....(: )

Rowdy · 05-05-2016, 08:06 PM

I doubt I am even close to having them all. Many of the ones I have fame with alot of back breaking work. A friend bought a couple of dozen front ends and only wanted the axles, wishbones and spring perches. He was short on time and dropped them in my back yard and said I could have the backing plates, brake drums and spindles if I dissassembled them. Took all of my spare time for over a week, but got them all. Over half were good enough to keep. Afew were very nice. Rod

Glenn C. · 05-05-2016, 08:34 PM

Will keep you in mind Rowdy ! Thanks

Roadster62 · 05-05-2016, 08:51 PM

This should jack up the value of used spindles. Bob

05-03-2016, 03:38 PM	#1
Glenn C. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Didsbury Alberta Posts: 838	Front Spindles I did a search back using the "search" link to determine if anything new had been posted regarding front spindles. By chance has anyone yet pursued the possibility of a company manufacturing new front spindles for the Model A ??? A great looking machined product is available for the "Hot Rod" group, but I have not seen anything available yet for the Model A. I am sure we all would prefer new spindles manufactured in the USA.

05-03-2016, 03:46 PM	#2
briphaeton Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 241	Re: Front Spindles I prefer good original parts over new, any day. Brian

05-03-2016, 04:32 PM	#4
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: Front Spindles I have close to 20 good used spindles. Can not see a good reason for making new ones. Rod __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!!

05-03-2016, 05:40 PM	#5
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,428	Re: Front Spindles WHY?? Paul in CT

05-04-2016, 11:03 AM	#6
Glenn C. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Didsbury Alberta Posts: 838	Re: Front Spindles Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) After a while a person gets tired of burning up miles and time looking for decent front spindles. You can place ads in different periodicals, search through swap meets, and all you find are spindles that have worn bearing surfaces, necked thread areas, and spindles where someone has used a plain flat washer under the castellated nut, instead of using the correct tabbed washer. It is no fun when others are out on the road touring, and a guy has to sit at home. I would prefer to spend a few extra bucks for a new engineered modern spindle, than take a chance trying to find the perfect used one. Everyone has their own preference. With the dollar exchange rate and shipping charges to Canada, sometimes taking a chance on used is prohibitive.

05-04-2016, 11:27 AM	#7
Mark W. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Maine Posts: 342	Re: Front Spindles I'll ditto all the other comments and add that the complexity of making a good safe and properly forged spindle would be far more cost prohibitive than the shipping to Canada if only based on the existing stock of originals. If you deal with REPUTABLE Ford part dealers I think you can find good clean originals far less costly than any reproduction would ever be.

05-04-2016, 12:25 PM	#8
Glenn C. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Didsbury Alberta Posts: 838	Re: Front Spindles Ok! then, it would be Bert's in Denver Colorado, or Rowdy for my choices. Thanks, guys.

05-05-2016, 08:06 PM	#12
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: Front Spindles I doubt I am even close to having them all. Many of the ones I have fame with alot of back breaking work. A friend bought a couple of dozen front ends and only wanted the axles, wishbones and spring perches. He was short on time and dropped them in my back yard and said I could have the backing plates, brake drums and spindles if I dissassembled them. Took all of my spare time for over a week, but got them all. Over half were good enough to keep. Afew were very nice. Rod __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!!

05-05-2016, 08:34 PM	#13
Glenn C. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Didsbury Alberta Posts: 838	Re: Front Spindles Will keep you in mind Rowdy ! Thanks

05-05-2016, 08:51 PM	#14
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,449	Re: Front Spindles This should jack up the value of used spindles. Bob __________________ They don't have to run to be enjoyed. I'm here to enjoy the hobby, and enjoy the cars no matter what they look like. Most of the worlds problems are electrical.