cobraman Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 Need for a gasser project. Anyone know where I can order one from ? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calb56 Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 https://www.thepartsbox.com/shop/the-parts-box/exterior/suspension/axle-straight-adjustable-shackles-plus-spring-pack-now-rein/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Hey Ray...it's really not that hard to scratch build exactly what you need. Page three of the thread below shows a straight axle with leaf springs built from styrene stock, and the tips-n-tricks thread on steerable straight axles I recently bumped goes into more spindle detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Thorne Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 You might consider this very reasonably priced kit (c1132) from Atlantis. $8.99 plus $3.98 shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, Ace-Garageguy said: Hey Ray...it's really not that hard to scratch build exactly what you need. Page three of the thread below shows a straight axle with leaf springs built from styrene stock, and the tips-n-tricks thread on steerable straight axles I recently bumped goes into more spindle detail. I agree. And here is another great tutorial on building leaf springs. Scroll down to Art’s how-to! Edited October 25, 2022 by NOBLNG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 (edited) On 10/25/2022 at 1:46 PM, R. Thorne said: You might consider this very reasonably priced kit (c1132) from Atlantis. $8.99 plus $3.98 shipping. EXCELLENT advice. I'd forgotten entirely that that sprue includes a pair EDIT: appears to include a pair of identical leaf springs, far left, in the middle, that should allow either the straight or dropped axle to be used with parallel leaves. Another option using that parts pack is to set up the front axle using a single transverse leaf spring, and use the hairpins for fore-and-aft location. Edited November 2, 2022 by Ace-Garageguy CLARITY and ACCURACY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 55 Chevy wagon has everything you need . Engine, header, just my opinion". AMT kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted October 26, 2022 Author Share Posted October 26, 2022 Thank you all very much ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted October 26, 2022 Author Share Posted October 26, 2022 I ordered the Atlantis parts. Too good a deal to pass up. Next time I think I will try to make them . Thanks again fellows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Thorne Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Anytime Ace says I gave “excellent advice”, I am truly humbled. Glad to help, Ray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 To add one thing, the two front springs in the Atlantis (ex-Revell) parts pack are not identical, they are arched differently. No big deal, though...if you can find a use for one of these packs, you'll probably find uses for two or more. So get two...you will then have two of each spring. Problem solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted November 2, 2022 Author Share Posted November 2, 2022 Thanks Mark. I got that parts tree from Atlantis and I did not notice that about the springs. I need to take a closer look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horrorshow Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 I had the same issue a couple years ago. I needed the gasser front suspension. I bought the “Spirit of 57” gasser kit (MPC) and used the the front end on my Christine Gasser. I then grafted Christine’s front end on the 57 Chev and turned it into an old stock car racer. I will try the scratch build method next time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 (edited) 16 hours ago, cobraman said: Thanks Mark. I got that parts tree from Atlantis and I did not notice that about the springs. I need to take a closer look. Let us know what you find, please. I moved all of those West with the first load, and can't verify. EDIT: Even if the springs are not identical, and I have no reason to doubt Mark, if the arches are close enough, it may be possible to gently reshape them to match. Edited November 2, 2022 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Thorne Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 Sorry for miscue and Mark is dead on. I had not looked at the kit from the end view. From my perspective, I would think it could still be shaped and used as Ace said, but Mark is equally right in his suggestion of purchasing another set. Again, sorry if I led anybody astray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckyg1 Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 On 10/25/2022 at 1:46 PM, R. Thorne said: You might consider this very reasonably priced kit (c1132) from Atlantis. $8.99 plus $3.98 shipping. And lookie, it has a quick change rear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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