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Wishbone ball end

Post by hah » Sat Jan 30, 2021 11:41 am

Been prusing past post regarding ball ends. I would like to know what type of metal the originals were made of?
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Re: Wishbone ball end

Post by Sarikatime » Sat Jan 30, 2021 12:12 pm

What was the actual size of the ball when new. How can you replace one if the old one is worn too small? Is anyone making new balls? Frank
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Re: Wishbone ball end

Post by R.V.Anderson » Sat Jan 30, 2021 12:21 pm

The ball was forged steel, integral with two short studs that were riveted and brazed into the ends of the tubing.
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Re: Wishbone ball end

Post by Original Smith » Sat Jan 30, 2021 12:31 pm

Like so many do, you failed to mention the year of your car. The design of the wishbone changed significantly over the years. The early ones are somewhat difficult to find, but if you have a late one, find another wishbone.
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Re: Wishbone ball end

Post by hah » Sat Jan 30, 2021 1:48 pm

OS car is improved..... looking for options. Could saw it off and weld another or could weld and fit to 1-1/4. Not sure which path

Is all ball ends made of the same material or did they change during a particular year? If I go the welding route it is a good idea to know what metal I am welding?

Thank you.
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Re: Wishbone ball end

Post by Dan Hatch » Sat Jan 30, 2021 2:36 pm

There is an old post about doing this. Dan
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Re: Wishbone ball end

Post by Dan Hatch » Sat Jan 30, 2021 2:38 pm

Found it!
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/41 ... 1406159419
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Re: Wishbone ball end

Post by Randall strickland » Sat Jan 30, 2021 4:29 pm

I machine the old ball off,thread post to 5/8 fine and screw on a new ball,
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Re: Wishbone ball end

Post by Original Smith » Sun Jan 31, 2021 12:36 pm

I checked a mint ball I have on a late wishbone, and as I recall, it is 1 1/8".
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