How to shorten Early Ford Torque Tubes · 1931 Ford Model A Roadster Part 5

1931 Ford Model A Roadster build... This time we cut up a 1939/40 torque tube to work with the 1935 rear axle and hook to the trans! We had to take out the 1935 torque tube because they more of a tube instead of a solid shaft. They are also tapered to the outside ends so shortening one would be impossible. We grabbed an extra 1939 torque tube and drive shaft we had laying around and it worked out great!
The parts we're using...
1931 Roadster Body
Stock A Chassis
Mercury 8ba engine
34 dropped axle
Juice brakes
F1 Trans crossmember
1935 Ford Rear Axle
... and a bunch of other parts!!
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[@joelstinson2886]

Early ford chassis stuff is the best. Just so cool to look at

[@chaddilacdesigns]

it's got Soul!!! haha

[@jondebbiegraff6492]

Awesome video! Very helpful to see the process.

[@chaddilacdesigns]

Right on! Thank for watching!

[@formspimp]

Good stuff !!!!

[@chaddilacdesigns]

Thanks man!!

[@dougreigher1897]

Cool video. I’ve read about how to do this but never seen or done it myself. Was wondering if you were going to replace pinion bearings or rebuild rear since you might have gotten welding splatter on the exposed bearings when you welded driveshaft coupler pins in place.

[@toddbader6104]

The way I've done all mine is cut the torque tube to fit and what ever you cut out of torque tube is the same length you cut out of the drive shaft. Never had an issue. And I always use the 46 style radius rods they are shorter and disappear quicker under the frame.

[@chaddilacdesigns]

Thank you! No the only part of the bearing exposed was the flat end. Won't be any problem with it. These rearends are tough.

[@chaddilacdesigns]

In a perfect world... LOL I had to shorten the flanged end a little more when shortening the torque tube so no real exact measurement.

[@billblakeway1896]

Looks great! Where did you get the 6 to 10 spline couple?

[@chaddilacdesigns]

Thanks! Thirdgenauto.com is where I get all my parts from.