Mr Whippy
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| posted on 3/12/08 at 03:21 PM |
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Name me a front axle…
Hey guys
Needing some help or suggestions
What I'm after is something like this for the front axle or I should say I'm after the axle and hubs etc rather than the whole capoodle.
I'm sure I have seen such axles used on vans and I was thinking of modifying one into this kind of setup
Anyone know a vehicle model that uses this kind of beam axle???
Cheers 
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Howlor
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| posted on 3/12/08 at 03:23 PM |
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Roger! 
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clairetoo
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| posted on 3/12/08 at 03:24 PM |
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Mk1 and Mk2 Ford Transit's used a solid beam axle and cart springs 
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 3/12/08 at 03:26 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by clairetoo
Mk1 and Mk2 Ford Transit's used a solid beam axle and cart springs
yeah I suspected that was the case but where on earth would I find one 
was hoping that something more modern would have one, doesn't matter if its off a van as I was going to narrow it anyway
cheers
[Edited on 3/12/08 by Mr Whippy]
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clairetoo
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| posted on 3/12/08 at 03:27 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
quote:
Originally posted by clairetoo
Mk1 and Mk2 Ford Transit's used a solid beam axle and cart springs
yeah I suspected that was the case but where on earth would I find one
cheers
Under the front of a Mk1 or Mk2 Transit ?
Sorry , couldnt resist 
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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Howlor
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| posted on 3/12/08 at 03:28 PM |
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Have you tried the hot rod guys?
Steve
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 3/12/08 at 03:31 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Howlor
Have you tried the hot rod guys?
Steve
no cos they all seem to spend big BIG money and I'm just wanting to build a cheap hack from scrap...
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iank
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| posted on 3/12/08 at 03:31 PM |
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How are you going to narrow it? Those kinds of axles are forgings. I'd suspect it wouldn't be strong enough if you cut and shut one.
For the cost of them in the US I'd be tempted to import one.
http://www.roadsters.com/axles/
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 3/12/08 at 03:37 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by iank
How are you going to narrow it? Those kinds of axles are forgings. I'd suspect it wouldn't be strong enough if you cut and shut one.
For the cost of them in the US I'd be tempted to import one.
http://www.roadsters.com/axles/
great link iank, they seem within the budget, I'll look into that possibility though shipping might be as much as the parts themselves
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nick205
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| posted on 3/12/08 at 03:53 PM |
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Probably too heavy, but most trucks use a solid front axle like that. Probably some of the smaller Iveco ones might be vaguely in the right ball
park.
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Memphis Twin
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| posted on 3/12/08 at 04:00 PM |
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1950s Ford Popular
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adithorp
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| posted on 3/12/08 at 04:04 PM |
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Sherpa? Check the web for recon' ones. It's cheaper to put a recon' on than do the king pins but I can't remember how much I
paid for the last one.
adrian
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
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smart51
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| posted on 3/12/08 at 04:06 PM |
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early smarts had a transverse leaf spring. They changed to McPherson struts in 2001. Earleir smarts are known as Mk1 to Mk4 to afficionados.
Current smarts are known as second generation, rather than mark 2.
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Memphis Twin
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| posted on 3/12/08 at 04:15 PM |
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Fiat 126
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gavin174
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| posted on 3/12/08 at 04:16 PM |
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i am no expert but i now afriend has a narrowed beam fitted on his vw..
might be some use
http://www.essexkitcarclub.com
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MikeR
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| posted on 3/12/08 at 04:21 PM |
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I was going to suggest a sherpa van as well. Been doing em like that for years and years.
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zzr1100rick2
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| posted on 3/12/08 at 04:40 PM |
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LDV pilot and convoy use a beam axle simular to that
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Z20let Corsa
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| posted on 3/12/08 at 04:57 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by zzr1100rick2
LDV pilot and convoy use a beam axle simular to that
yeah they do. and theyre still produced today with the solid front beam!!! thats probably your best bet!
locost +4 v8 in progress.
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MikeR
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| posted on 3/12/08 at 06:21 PM |
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Sorry for Sherpa i was meaning LDV van ..... oops
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Volvorsport
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| posted on 3/12/08 at 06:46 PM |
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heavy duty transits in mk3 also have beam front ends .
www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk
getting dirty under a bus
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Surrey Dave
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| posted on 3/12/08 at 07:07 PM |
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Type 35 Bugatti!
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 3/12/08 at 07:27 PM |
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IIRC the LDV Convoy or possibly Pilot uses a similar axle but has a pair of leaf springs
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Howlor
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| posted on 3/12/08 at 07:31 PM |
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Is this the type your after?
Linky
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Canada EH!
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| posted on 3/12/08 at 08:04 PM |
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Didn't Mr Chapman use something like that for the Lotus 6, two Anglia or Prefect post war front axles with bushing welded on to make independant
front suspension. If you want a narrow front axle like that see if you can find an old Anglia or Prefect, check the antique Ford Guys.
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 4/12/08 at 07:01 AM |
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cheers for all the help guys, think I know where to look now
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