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fordfixer · 03-20-2013, 10:54 AM

Were there any changes in the model A spindles? I have some I thought were for the model A, but the bolt pattern is not the same. The backing plate holes measure 3 3/8th inch. (Model A) The extra spindles measure 3 1/8th inch. Are these maybe later models? I looked in the Judgeing Standards and could find nothing pertaining to the spindle per se.

Jim Parker Toronto · 03-20-2013, 11:10 AM

The only change that I am familiar with is the early cars had flats, (looks like 2 vertical cuts to remove excess material) where the backing plate bolts on, and the later cars were round. Sorry, can't explain very well, and I don't have any pictures. All of the backing plates will bolt on to any spindle as far as I know. There was no change in the pattern for the holes.

fordfixer · 03-20-2013, 11:19 AM

Yes on the flange for mounting the backing plate is flat on the two sides. My 28, mounting flange is round.

Bob C · 03-20-2013, 11:19 AM

If the spindle arms are part of the spindle they are later.

Bob

Rowdy · 03-20-2013, 11:21 AM

Possibly you have a set of mid 29 and later AA spindles if the pattern is larger. I do not know right off of the top of my head exactly when they went to a larger pattern for the AA backing plates. Rod

fordfixer · 03-20-2013, 11:58 AM

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The pattern is smaller.

03-20-2013, 10:54 AM	#1
fordfixer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Crete, Illinois Posts: 296	Spindles Were there any changes in the model A spindles? I have some I thought were for the model A, but the bolt pattern is not the same. The backing plate holes measure 3 3/8th inch. (Model A) The extra spindles measure 3 1/8th inch. Are these maybe later models? I looked in the Judgeing Standards and could find nothing pertaining to the spindle per se.

03-20-2013, 11:10 AM	#2
Jim Parker Toronto Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,289	Re: Spindles The only change that I am familiar with is the early cars had flats, (looks like 2 vertical cuts to remove excess material) where the backing plate bolts on, and the later cars were round. Sorry, can't explain very well, and I don't have any pictures. All of the backing plates will bolt on to any spindle as far as I know. There was no change in the pattern for the holes.

03-20-2013, 11:19 AM	#3
fordfixer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Crete, Illinois Posts: 296	Re: Spindles Yes on the flange for mounting the backing plate is flat on the two sides. My 28, mounting flange is round.

03-20-2013, 11:19 AM	#4
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,756	Re: Spindles If the spindle arms are part of the spindle they are later. Bob

03-20-2013, 11:21 AM	#5
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: Spindles Possibly you have a set of mid 29 and later AA spindles if the pattern is larger. I do not know right off of the top of my head exactly when they went to a larger pattern for the AA backing plates. Rod __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!!

03-20-2013, 11:58 AM	#6
fordfixer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Crete, Illinois Posts: 296	Re: Spindles Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The pattern is smaller.