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@autox.team.net> On Behalf Of James Trudeau via Fot
Sent: Friday, August 25, 2023 1:09 PM
To: Bert Brown via Fot <fot@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@autox.team.net> wrote:
>
> 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 donâ??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@autox.team.net> wrote:
>>
>> 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
>> Sent from my iPhone
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>>>> On Aug 25, 2023, at 7:45 AM, Rod Pierce via Fot <fot@autox.team.net> wrote:
>>>
>>> 
>>> 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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