Straight axle with springs.

[cobraman]

Need for a gasser project. Anyone know where I can order one from ? Thanks.

[Calb56]

https://www.thepartsbox.com/shop/the-parts-box/exterior/suspension/axle-straight-adjustable-shackles-plus-spring-pack-now-rein/

[Ace-Garageguy]

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.

 

[R. Thorne]

You might consider this very reasonably priced  kit (c1132) from Atlantis.  $8.99 plus $3.98 shipping.

[NOBLNG]

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

[Ace-Garageguy]

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
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[slusher]

55 Chevy wagon has everything you need . Engine, header, just my opinion". AMT kit.

[cobraman]

Thank you all very much !

[cobraman]

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.

[R. Thorne]

Anytime Ace says I gave  “excellent advice”, I am truly humbled.  Glad to help, Ray.

[Mark]

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.

[cobraman]

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.

[Horrorshow]

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.

[Ace-Garageguy]

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

[R. Thorne]

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.

[Chuckyg1]

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!