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Title: Need rear shackle hanger
Post by: iamflashman on 2020-03-12 08:26
One of my rear shackle hangers snapped off at the rivets.  Does anyone have one they would be willing to part with?

James
Title: Re: Need rear shackle hanger
Post by: lowrider on 2020-03-13 06:24
I have a couple off a 61 Ford. If they'll work you can have them for the shipping.
Title: Re: Need rear shackle hanger
Post by: lalessi1 on 2020-03-13 09:36
I have one I am pretty sure, will PM you when I put my hands on it.
Title: Re: Need rear shackle hanger
Post by: iamflashman on 2020-03-13 13:39
Thanks.  I am not sure if 61 is the same.  Here is a picture of the broken one:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49655390003_f7aac2086b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iDSRtR)20200310_210722 (https://flic.kr/p/2iDSRtR) by James Fleischman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97922647@N00/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Need rear shackle hanger
Post by: gasman826 on 2020-03-13 18:48
Leaf is wider on a '61.

Main leaf and second leaf bent in the picture.

I had two of these saved for near ten years because someone would need one.  I wouldn't have a clue where to look.
Title: Re: Need rear shackle hanger
Post by: iamflashman on 2020-03-13 22:06
The springs had been dearched. I will be replacing them soon as it is a real tail dragger. This is one of many goofball things I discovered on this poor old gal.

Title: Re: Need rear shackle hanger
Post by: RICH MUISE on 2020-03-13 23:18
what are you working on, James??
Title: Re: Need rear shackle hanger
Post by: lalessi1 on 2020-03-14 11:03
Quote from: iamflashman on 2020-03-13 13:39
Thanks.  I am not sure if 61 is the same.  Here is a picture of the broken one:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49655390003_f7aac2086b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iDSRtR)20200310_210722 (https://flic.kr/p/2iDSRtR) by James Fleischman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97922647@N00/), on Flickr

i don't have that part, sorry.
Title: Re: Need rear shackle hanger
Post by: iamflashman on 2020-03-14 21:34
Thanks for checking.

Title: Re: Need rear shackle hanger
Post by: iamflashman on 2020-03-14 21:35
Hey Rich. Working on the edsel Bermuda.
Title: Re: Need rear shackle hanger
Post by: gasman826 on 2020-03-25 21:25
A FaceBook guy is parting a frame.  It can't hurt to ask him. 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1957Fords/1273586999494226/?comment_id=1273666109486315&notif_id=1585189133411394&notif_t=group_comment_follow
Title: Re: Need rear shackle hanger
Post by: thomasso on 2020-03-26 13:53
To get by for now and maybe forever there are lots of high strength rods out there.  I'm thinking 11018 and a knowledgeable welder.
Title: Re: Need rear shackle hanger
Post by: rmk57 on 2020-03-26 15:27
  It would be also pretty easy to fab something up from flat bar or square tube. Do the other side while your at it.
Title: Re: Need rear shackle hanger
Post by: Ray on 2020-03-27 11:28
My usual source for such things is Steve Pierce in 29 Palms CA (310 631-0053. Steve has parted out dozens of 57's over the years.
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Post by: djfordmanjack on 2020-03-27 15:44
I wonder how that could happen. it appears that the springs were dearched by bending the upper 2 leaves. of course this would prohibit movement between leaves and possibly bind  the spring causing awful hard shocks to the rear hanger. maybe there was also some heat or welding done to the hanger itself. usually these are spring steel quality. never have seen one break before.
Title: Re: Need rear shackle hanger
Post by: Ford Blue blood on 2020-03-28 07:13
Had one on my 58 Edsel break as well.  Broke off right where it starts to bend down.  Never had any extra load, no spring mods, showed no signs of having a crack causing the failure.  Welded it back in place with very high heat, been there for three years now, about 500 miles.
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