[Fot] Ford Truck Axles

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The U joints on my Spitfire (#49), now Jim's are Corvette on that setup. Axles were definitely Summers Bros. I did the custom machine work on the trunnions and the flanges in my shop. Used all grade 8 hardware on the assembly. Driveshaft was also custom built and balanced at high speed. Flanges were Corvair and modified by me. All part numbers are available.

Russ Moore


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From: Fot <fot-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of James Trudeau via Fot
Sent: Friday, August 25, 2023 1:09 PM
To: Bert Brown via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Fot] Ford Truck Axles

On my former Russ Moore Spitfire, I think it has billet steel axles manufactured by Summers Brothers. 

It has some trick universal joints (I think modified Corvair). I have lots of documentation at home. I think Russ was passionate about the final dive. 

Jim

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> On Aug 25, 2023, at 11:22 AM, Bert Brown via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
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> Brad
> 
> Doug Brown specified Vasco Jet 1000 for the Spitfire axles that were made when he worked for Kas.  When Kas quit Triumph Lee Mueller had some axles made but I don’t know what material he used.  These were all bespoke axles. 
> For the complete history on Spitfire axles talk to Jerry Barker.  
> 
> Bert Brown 
> 
>> On Aug 25, 2023, at 6:49 AM, Brad Eells via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
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>> I have heard of using Corvair axles.
>> 
>> Kas also commissioned solid axles. No one knows how many were actually produced. 
>> 
>> Kas told me I have the prototype set under my car.
>> 
>> Brad Eells
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>>>> On Aug 25, 2023, at 7:45 AM, Rod Pierce via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
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>>> 
>>> When I bought my first Spitfire the previous owner told me the axles were made from Ford truck axles (he was told that when he bought the car).  
>>> 
>>> Has anyone heard of doing that before?   The axles I have are very robust (no nut) and I am trying to see if it is even possible to make another set.
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