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1931 Sedan Bent Front Axle #173554 05/16/10 05:20 PM
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 227 Huntsville, AL Bama31 OP Backyard Mechanic
OP Bama31 Backyard Mechanic Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 227 Huntsville, AL	I just discovered the front I-beam axle on my 31 Sedan is bent. There are photos at http://31chevyproject.shutterfly.com/869#870. I am guessing this can be straightened by a local body shop that has the capability? Probably should have it checked for cracks also? Does anyone have any other suggestions? Thanks --------------------------------------------------------- Thanks much, Ralph "Roll Tide"

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Re: 1931 Sedan Bent Front Axle #173567 05/16/10 07:52 PM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 70 dallas texas oldchevman Shade Tree Mechanic
oldchevman Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 70 dallas texas	Yes the straightening of the axel is doable.Using a screw on the hub front end aligning gauge a piece of rail road train track a piece of chain and a 6T bottle jack will bend without harm.. I have done this on 25-26-27-31 chevys and a 34 ford that I hit a concrete culvert with the left front wheel. roy

Re: 1931 Sedan Bent Front Axle oldchevman #174580 05/30/10 05:23 PM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 309 Tallahassee, FL Old Crank Backyard Mechanic
Old Crank Backyard Mechanic Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 309 Tallahassee, FL	Or, you can come to my house and pick up a spare I have. I don't live that far from you - Tallahassee Peter My Chevy is over 70 years old and still running great. I hope I keep running cuz I just turned 81 !!

Re: 1931 Sedan Bent Front Axle Bama31 #174589 05/30/10 08:53 PM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 19,758 Likes: 64 The Great State of TEXAS Chipper ChatMaster - 15,000
Chipper ChatMaster - 15,000 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 19,758 Likes: 64 The Great State of TEXAS	Any body shop should be able to handle the job, also most front end shops. The Ford PUs for many years had twin I beam front axles. They were adjusted by bending. How Sweet the roar of a Chevy four!

Re: 1931 Sedan Bent Front Axle oldchevman #174603 05/30/10 11:55 PM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 11,162 Central Texas MrMack ChatMaster - 10,000
MrMack ChatMaster - 10,000 Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 11,162 Central Texas	I have done the railroad track, chain and hydraulic jack to straighten dump truck frames to be fish plated and whamper-jawed front axles, which ain't rocket science, just be sure that the train isn't going to use the track around the same time! it makes things a bit complicated! as " old Red Green" would say! Life's a long winding trail, love Jesus and ride a good horse!

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