1st Bucket Project

[railroad]

Hey guys, I am the new owner of a bare frame, 27 body and front axle. I bought it all from a guy in Fl. The frame is welded up, with the front spring perch. It looks like a good job, I have not checked it for square. It is 3/16 material and heavy. I won't have to worry about burning through on any welds. The body seems to be at least 1/4 inch thick and made with a chop gun. It has the doors, but no dash, floor or wood. The axle is a 42-48 with the wishbones, spindles and tie rod. I hope to go to the Spirit Bash this week and see the answer to a lot of my questions. I will try to get some pics up asap, since I will need a lot of help and advise. I have an 8 and 9" rear and will probably go with the 8" since I hope to run a flathead. To get started, I want to mock up the front end. I need some drum brakes and would to find out what will bolt on the Ford spindles. I have access to some Ford 57 truck and 59 auto brakes. The wishbones have a dog leg about a foot from the front. I think I want to run tie rod ends in the end of the wishbones. I will do some searches to get educated on these things, but value any and all advise from you guys. I could go on and on, but need to take this one step at a time.

thanks,
railroad

 

[bucketkids]

Your at the right place Railroad. If it's been a thought there has probably been someone here that expiereinced it. Woo Hoo! Build on and post lot's of pics.

 

[TEX-T]

I belive those 57 Ford truck brakes will work on your early Ford spindles if they are square type (where the backing plates bolt). Check Speedway's catalog for an adapter kit. I believe it's for the seal or inside bearing.
Sounds like you are off to a good start. The main thing is to know what you want before you start building. It gets expensive changing stuff as you go.
Tex-T

 

[railroad]

The spindle flange is square. I looked at the 57 brakes. I would need new drums, if they would bolt up, due to the larger lug pattern. I want to run the 5 X 41/2. I looked at the instrument panel in the 57 truck,...speed o and 4 gauges. It might have a home.
If I run the wishbones, will I have a problem with adjusting the tilt on the front axle?

 

[Youngster]

Maybe Don willrepost the pic of his front end fpr you. That will answer many of your questions about the wish bones. One thing i would sugest watching for would be a '37 to'40 axle. The 'bones mount closer together which will give you a smaller turning radius. I have heard that brakes past '56 will work but haven't tried them myself.

Ron