meadowfield 3,112 #1 Posted July 20 (edited) As I’ve always got so much time free and so many projects, the ideas as usual keep going round in my head. I’ve plans for quite a few designs and here is the next one that’s in design…. The little 400 is waiting for a hood and a paint job, in the meantime it might be getting an upgrade. hot on the heels of Ewan’s 704, I’ve a simpler idea to add 4 wheel drive to yet another Wheel Horse 😂 out comes the parts bucket, and the scrap pile is set to with an angle grinder, a welder and lathe! first stop a peerless transaxle diff with a sprocket added Then making a bearing carrier Shiny axle case Hub bearing and the start of the steering knuckle A finished swivel and UJ carrier, need to crack on with the other side! Edited July 20 by meadowfield 6 11 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 12,626 #2 Posted July 20 Nice work. What keps the stub shaft located in the bearing sleeve? I do not see any snap rings... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexR 3,075 #3 Posted July 20 Awesome!! I love seeing your projects. Looking forward to seeing what you do with this one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 13,249 #4 Posted July 20 will be watching as this project takes shape 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 67,870 #5 Posted July 20 Your imagination is only exceeded by your skillful execution of the projects you have done. Can't wait to see this one come together. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 3,112 #6 Posted July 21 16 hours ago, ri702bill said: Nice work. What keps the stub shaft located in the bearing sleeve? I do not see any snap rings... I've a groove to cut when I make the drive hub and splines... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 3,112 #7 Posted July 30 (edited) A little more progress…. drive flange complete - I made it the same PCD as my sons 4x4. (only tacked at the moment - just in case something needs to change) one side done Edited July 30 by meadowfield 8 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 3,112 #8 Posted August 5 (edited) Axle just about done - well the hard bit both drive flanges, knuckles and drive shafts in. first offering - its the same track and pivot point as the suburban axle at 16" between centres. what it might look like Edited August 5 by meadowfield 1 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 3,112 #9 Posted 11 hours ago (edited) A bit more progress, hubs done, wheel adapters done and it bolted up in place. Looking good 😍 Edited 11 hours ago by meadowfield 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 20,333 #10 Posted 11 hours ago 18 minutes ago, meadowfield said: and it bolted up in place. Looking good 😍 That does look good! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 4,864 #11 Posted 10 hours ago How are you planning to get power to the front? I see the drive sprocket, so I assume a chain drive of some sort. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 3,112 #12 Posted 8 hours ago 1 hour ago, adsm08 said: How are you planning to get power to the front? I see the drive sprocket, so I assume a chain drive of some sort. there’s an intermediate reduction at each end, I might do it all in chain! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,986 #13 Posted 8 hours ago @meadowfield WAIT, YOU CANNOT DO THAT ! its not in the book ! what are you thinking for power ? lovin it , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 3,112 #14 Posted 8 hours ago 12 minutes ago, peter lena said: @meadowfield WAIT, YOU CANNOT DO THAT ! its not in the book ! what are you thinking for power ? lovin it , pete possibly a K161 or K181…. Might become a 1960 Suburban 800 4x4 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,986 #15 Posted 3 hours ago @meadowfield wish you the best , just your mindset , shows me you are always thinking , of ideas , improvements , your work verifies that , sending you good ju ju . pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
