1936-40 Ford Suspension

[BenG76]

This is a two part question.

First, can anybody supply some well detailed photographs of the front and rear suspension from a 36-40 Ford passenger car?

Second, has anyone ever attempted scratchbuilding the leaf springs on their car models? If so, what is your preferred technique?

[Greg Myers]

Leaf Springs , Right here on this board : http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=87232

[Greg Myers]

1936 Ford ? scroll down http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=460399

[Greg Myers]

and looking at a 40 : http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=809736

Edited March 24, 2014 by Greg Myers

[Greg Myers]

here's more http://www.rodandcustommagazine.com/techarticles/0810rc_old_ford_wishbones/

[Ace-Garageguy]

Here's another thread including excellent tutorials, again, right from this board. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/?showtopic=52798

As you've probably already realized, the '35-'40 (through '41 pickup) frames and suspension are all pretty much identical, with only very minor differences. The transverse leaf springs front and rear were a Ford mainstay until the end of the '48 car production, and many components from the various years got mixed and matched on early hot-rods to get a particular result.

For instance, it was common to use a model T or model A rear spring and crossmember in a '35-'40 chassis (in '32 and '33-34 chassis too) in order to allow the use of a quick-change center section in the differential, and model A front crossmembers were often used in '32 Fords to get an additional 1" or so of drop.

Edited March 24, 2014 by Ace-Garageguy