Wanted - Radius Rods for a 1925

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Wanted - Radius Rods for a 1925

Post by wmscottsutherland » Tue May 20, 2025 8:45 am

I need two rods for a rebuild. The two that were taken off have lost a good amount of thread due to rust.

Thanks for any help.

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Re: Wanted - Radius Rods for a 1925

Post by Ken Buhler » Tue May 20, 2025 9:33 am

Scott,
Do not scrap those, if they are not swollen they can be repaired. The ends are forged and can be welded.
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Re: Wanted - Radius Rods for a 1925

Post by wmscottsutherland » Tue May 20, 2025 6:47 pm

Ken,

Any place to source weldable threaded ends for the rods or do you have to make them yourself?

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Re: Wanted - Radius Rods for a 1925

Post by Craig Leach » Tue May 20, 2025 8:16 pm

Hi Scott,
I don't know if these are the correct style? They came off a set that had the other end cut off & I used the middle to repair some broken top bows.
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Re: Wanted - Radius Rods for a 1925

Post by RajoRacer » Tue May 20, 2025 8:25 pm

Those are later '26 & '27 with the "fixed" collars - early '26 used 2 nuts & a lock washer. The fork end is also different.


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Re: Wanted - Radius Rods for a 1925

Post by kmatt2 » Tue May 20, 2025 8:41 pm

Those cut off rods are for a late 1926-27 car and have the fixed collar. They would have to be welded to the old rods at exactly the correct length. I am sure that you could turn the collar off , weld threads up and rethread the entire length to use the two nuts like the stock 1925 rods using you stock 1925 rods with bad ends cut off and replaced with these ends. This will allow for some small adjustment in length because of the lock nuts.


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Re: Wanted - Radius Rods for a 1925

Post by wmscottsutherland » Wed May 21, 2025 4:17 pm

Got a set from Mark Chaffin. Thank you Mr. Chaffin.

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Re: Wanted - Radius Rods for a 1925

Post by Mark Chaffin » Wed May 21, 2025 4:19 pm

You're welcome Scott. Happy motoring! :)

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