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[font:Arial][size:14pt]I've been striking out trying to find a new axle for my car. Chevs of the 40's, Speedway Motors, Summit Racing, I and I Reproductions, the Filling Station, Vintage Chevys NOS, nobody I talked to has anything.
My body shop said it would be fine to lower the front 2 inches but I have drum brakes and I'm keeping my car all stock as much as possible. Does anyone have another lede?
~Macie 707 443 3667
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And why do you need a new axle?  
RAY Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/1925 Superior K Roadster 1928 Convertible, Sport, Cabriolet 1933 Eagle, Coupe 1941 Master Deluxe 5-Passenger Coupe 1950 Styleline Deluxe 4-Door Sedan 1950 Styleline Deluxe Convertible 2002 Pontiac, Montana, Passenger Van 2014 Impala, 4-Door Sedan, White Diamond, LTZ 2017 Silverado, Double Cab, Z71, 4X4, White, Standard Bed, LTZ If you need a shoulder to cry on, pull off to the side of the road. Death is the number 1 killer in the world.
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I lowered the front of my 1938 Master 3" by having the front axle dropped by Nastalgia Sids https://droppedaxles.com
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What ever it takes to make mud pies.
RAY Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/1925 Superior K Roadster 1928 Convertible, Sport, Cabriolet 1933 Eagle, Coupe 1941 Master Deluxe 5-Passenger Coupe 1950 Styleline Deluxe 4-Door Sedan 1950 Styleline Deluxe Convertible 2002 Pontiac, Montana, Passenger Van 2014 Impala, 4-Door Sedan, White Diamond, LTZ 2017 Silverado, Double Cab, Z71, 4X4, White, Standard Bed, LTZ If you need a shoulder to cry on, pull off to the side of the road. Death is the number 1 killer in the world.
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Here's a copy of my FB post the day I wrecked my car. I had just had a complete brake job, new lines, NOS master cylinder that no one bothered to look if the seals were ok:
I was going to go to Costco this morning, but first I had a quick stop at Kinko's. When I got to R St on 5th, there was a queue of 4 or 5 cars at the light, I shifted into 2nd gear, pumped my brake and I suddenly couldn't slow down, couldn't stop, I didn't have any brakes(!!) I looked at the space between the cars and the curb (too narrow) and there was busy cross traffic, I was still going too fast--so I jumped the curb and headed for something that would stop me. In this case a concrete block hotel and a light post! The whole incident lasted less than 6 seconds. Don't worry, I'm uninjured even though it looks like I could have been kilt!
No peddle. The brake fluid was topped off and clean but the brake master cylinder test-Flunked, zero pressure.
~Macie 707 443 3667
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Thanks, I'm going to do exactly the same thing. Gave Sid my deposit yesterday.
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Sounds like you were lucky not to be injured in that accident! Wow. Does the Emergency brake / Parking brake work? It's mechanical so works independent of the hydraulic system so can be a great backup if it is set up properly.
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My parking brake is a bit of a reach for me. I actually didn't even think of it as I had less than 6 seconds between shifting into 2nd gear and running into the building.
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Sorry to hear of your accident. If you are trying to keep the car original, why would you want to lower the front 2 inches? If you want a stock axle I would watch for street rodders, they frequently have used stock parts for sale.
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Thanks for your input. My body man said it would be good to lower the front especially since my front end is higher than the rear, now. I think we'll like the look. I could have straightened the axle for not very much but my insurance will pay for a replacement.
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Hmm, If your front end is higher than the back, I would suspect that either the back is sagging or the front has been raised up by adding springs. The stock 37 Chevrolets I have seen sit pretty level including my stock 37 Master Sport sedan. If you want it stock, I would investigate why it is higher in the front. Best wishes in what you decide to do.
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For some reason, one of the rear leaf springs has been replaced. I'm really happy with the way my car is coming together. It's just hard to wait!
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