Hammered alxe shafts - repairable?

[Kube]

Greg, I'd just sent you a private message.
By the way, welcome to the Barn

[UpNorthGreg]

Originally Posted by Kube

Greg, I'd just sent you a private message.
By the way, welcome to the Barn

Thanks Kube. I tried to pm you back, but I don't have enough posts.

[deuce_roadster]

There is only 1 way to correctly fix this and that is to replace both axles with ones that are either new or used ones that have passed aircraft quality crack detection. By bending the end back, you are betting that you won't lose 1 or both rear wheels while driving because if you lose the threads and nut, you will lose the brake drum and wheel/tire combo.

[tubman]

If you are going to try and straighten them, at least add those clips that bolt on to the backing plates to keep the wheel in place in case of a broken axle. (I'd prefer "Safety Hubs" if I knew where to get them.) https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Early...xoCbncQAvD_BwE.

If they survive a re-torquing and you have these, you might be OK.

[UpNorthGreg]

Axles will be replaced.


Back when I was a kid, Corncrib mechanics was all we knew. Growing up in farm country we had more time and tools than we had money and knowledge. Surprised we survived.

[Kube]

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Originally Posted by UpNorthGreg

Thanks Kube. I tried to pm you back, but I don't have enough posts.

Only need five more Yes?

[Kube]

Originally Posted by tubman

If you are going to try and straighten them, at least add those clips that bolt on to the backing plates to keep the wheel in place in case of a broken axle. (I'd prefer "Safety Hubs" if I knew where to get them.) https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Early...xoCbncQAvD_BwE.

If they survive a re-torquing and you have these, you might be OK.

Those actually work. Or, at least I witnessed them working one time on a friend's '48 coupe.

[Ggmac]

Make sure you have the original 41 rear . One of my 41s had a 46-48 rear in it , which takes different axles . The 41 is easy to distinguish, it has 2 holes where the spring shackle goes .

[hueyhoolihan]

Originally Posted by tubman

If you are going to try and straighten them, at least add those clips that bolt on to the backing plates to keep the wheel in place in case of a broken axle. (I'd prefer "Safety Hubs" if I knew where to get them.) https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Early...xoCbncQAvD_BwE.

If they survive a re-torquing and you have these, you might be OK.

...may know what you're talking about. i think they were on the car i own when i purchased it and needed to come off to remove the hub/brake drum. they mount using a couple of the wheel cylinder mounting holes in the backing plates. ...look look like a good idea and resemble a disk brake caliper...but without pads or pistons.

[glennpm]

Brake drum retainer

[Adam/Mill Valley CA]

Having lost the rear wheel off our '65 Mustang on the Golden Gate Bridge many years ago at speed (during rush hour) I can assure you it is a very scary and unpleasant experience. Replace the axles.

Adam

[tetanus]

Originally Posted by UpNorthGreg

There's a couple salvage yards that specialize in the old stuff about 100 miles from me. I checked and between the two there's a half dozen '41 rear ends to choose from at $400 each. So, worse case, I can grab a whole rear end if I have too. The rear end I have has already been blasted, primed, and painted, so finding just axles would be preferred.

Where is this honey hole with all these ford parts located?

[ford38v8]

Originally Posted by tetanus

Where is this honey hole with all these ford parts located?

Wherever he’s at, I know for a fact that you have at least as many in your own state of Wisconsin!

[UpNorthGreg]

Originally Posted by tetanus

Where is this honey hole with all these ford parts located?

Look up French Lake Auto Parts and Windy Hill Auto Parts. If you go to car-part(dot)com you can search salvage yards across the country.

[Lanny]

French Lake has always been a great place for old car parts, Windy Hill
was fairly well picked over for early Ford parts the last time I was there.

Rohners Auto Parts, 800-622-0290, is one of the largest salvage yards
in sw. MN., and is about 7 miles north of Willmar, MN.
They still have quite a few Old cars in the yard, but may be picked over
for Old Ford parts, call them at 320-235-4602.




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[ford38v8]

Chigger country.

[Kube]

Greg, I have mint axles, and I am betting that Fred at Southside Obsolete (MN.) may very well have NOS.

[my4dv8]

Think Kenny Rogers “ you picked a fine time to leave me loose wheel “

[UpNorthGreg]

Originally Posted by Kube

Greg, I have mint axles, and I am betting that Fred at Southside Obsolete (MN.) may very well have NOS.

I emailed Fred, he said he'd check. I'll keep you in mind for the axles. Going to check on something on Thursday. Might be hauling home an entire car if everything looks good.