Front End Identification

[Bennett]

I need some help identifying enough information about this front end so that I can order new king pins and bushings.

 

[Dirt-T]

I have the California Custom Roadsters plans and that front end is the one they show you how to build. They may have sold them as a complete unit.

 

[Bennett]

Wow, I forgot how old this thread is. How time slips away. I still haven't replaced the king pin bushings.
This is what I know so far:
I contacted CCR and they say that it's not one of theirs.
The king pin is Ø.741 x 4.920" long.
The spindle mounting holes are approximately 7/16 in diameter.
The hole spacing is 2-7/16 horizontally and 2-9/16 vertically.
Any help identifying this set-up would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Mike
Also, I've attached a few photos.

 

[fluidfloyd]

Can't really help you on IDing your spindles but maybe this link will give you some insight.

http://www.streetrodderweb.com/tech/0904sr_ford_chevy_spindles/

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/spindle-mount-bearing-mystery.595354/

http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/hrdp_1304_scroungers_guide_early_ford_spindles/

 

[Bennett]

FF, thanks for the info. It got me headed in the right direction. It appears that the kingpin/spindles are 1964-67 Econoline.

 

[Bennett]

Information for others.

1964-67 Econoline kingpins are Ø.741 x 4.91 long

 

[butch27]

That's what I'm running, the 1963 Econoline spindles. Ron makes parts for them.

 

[butch27]

Opps--They really look different --Like '49 to '53 Chevy which was very popular.

 

[Bennett]

Yes 1964-67 are very different than 1961-63. Older style pins are the same diameter but longer and I think the grease fitting are perpendicular to the pin rather than thru the end caps.
Newer style shown below

 

[butch27]

Bennett: You are correct. I wish I had the later style