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02-21-2012, 08:22 PM | #1 |
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tread with 46 ford
my 46 ford conv. the front axle width at backing plats is aproxamatly 1in narrower than the the rear meaured at backing plates same results measuring width outside to outside of tires may wrong axle be the culprit after 50 mph car doen;t handle well the whole front end every part rebuilt and running coker 600\ 16 radial aligned and balanced any help would be appreciated dave
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02-22-2012, 02:55 PM | #2 |
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Re: tread with 46 ford
42-48 axles are wider than earlier models. I have a 48 coupe. both the front and rear axles are from a eailer car. The wheels are set in too far from the fenders, and I think it looks goofy that way. I plan to change both for the correct parts. I haven't found that the handeling is a problem, I just think it does'nt look right.
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02-22-2012, 04:44 PM | #3 |
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Re: tread with 46 ford
The specs for my '47 show two inches difference in the wheel base between the front and rear and it is all stock original.
Did your alignment guy have the true alignment specs for your car? Here they are:
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02-22-2012, 04:52 PM | #4 |
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I think you meant to say "two in. difference in tracking width.
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02-22-2012, 04:56 PM | #5 |
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Re: tread with 46 ford
you guys better make copies of these specs that uncle henry posted. you wont find this info too easily any where else.
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02-22-2012, 05:09 PM | #6 |
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Or original new or used for more here: http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=....c0.m270.l1313 I think they're a must for any old Ford owner (or, should I say, owner of an old Ford to be politically correct ). It's amazing to me how much information was provided for the owner to fix and maintain his own car.
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02-22-2012, 05:47 PM | #8 |
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