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Period Split Wishbone Setup
Posted: Tue May 10, 2022 2:59 pm
by Tim Rogers
Looking for photos or information on Model T split wishbone setups from the 1920s or 1930s. I am particularly interested in how the wishbone rod mounted to the frame. I don't really want to use a modern ball joint style mount as it won't look correct.
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Re: Period Split Wishbone Setup
Posted: Tue May 10, 2022 3:32 pm
by TRDxB2
Here are a few
Re: Period Split Wishbone Setup
Posted: Tue May 10, 2022 3:36 pm
by TRDxB2
Two more (I have both - haven't decided which I am to use)
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Hank's
Re: Period Split Wishbone Setup
Posted: Tue May 10, 2022 6:34 pm
by Dan McEachern
Using Model A Tie Rod ends is another method. Not 100% era correct, but much better than using heim joints or modern tie rod ends.
Re: Period Split Wishbone Setup
Posted: Tue May 10, 2022 9:40 pm
by TRDxB2
Model A designs
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Re: Period Split Wishbone Setup
Posted: Wed May 11, 2022 7:59 am
by henryford2
These are Ford 8N parts. Might be helpful if your'e scratch building your radius rods and they do have the "vintage look". Readily available on Ebay. Enjoy
Re: Period Split Wishbone Setup
Posted: Wed May 11, 2022 10:20 am
by TWrenn
Since your cars already have the tried and true under-axle wishbone I'm only curious as to why you want such a
set up? Man that is one wicked looking contraption for sure! I reckon it would be great, if not necessary, should your
roads be filled with lots of potholes and rough as a washboard.
Re: Period Split Wishbone Setup
Posted: Wed May 11, 2022 2:30 pm
by Tim Rogers
Tim- my lowered front end set up requires splitting the wishbone.
Re: Period Split Wishbone Setup
Posted: Wed May 11, 2022 4:24 pm
by TWrenn
Ah haaa....makes sense. Thanks.
The other Tim