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Roger-hatchy · Joined: 07 Dec 2007 Posts: 2135 Location: Tiptree, Essex

I need some new track rod ends.
The axle is from a 1935 Standard 9

I replaced them in 2009 but had trouble matching them from normal sources.
I had to get them made to order.
I can't find any refernce to the company I used as I have not made a note.
Probably because I had a lot of trouble with them getting the order right.

Can anyone point me in the direction to source some for a Standard 9, not 100% sure they are Standard 9 so really need to find a company that can make them to patterns.

Anyone know of one

Thanks

PS: Will post a thread, if anyone interested, in another project, building a one man teardrop to go behind the DLM.

Edit: contact details
email - roger8553@yahoo.co.uk
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Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22446 Location: UK

Hi RH, could you include a non-forum way of getting in touch with you pls, as per http://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/forum/phpbb/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=17322

thanks, RJ
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Roger-hatchy · Joined: 07 Dec 2007 Posts: 2135 Location: Tiptree, Essex

OOPS
Sorry Rick
Will edit the post

Kenham · Joined: 12 Mar 2012 Posts: 209 Location: Kent

Hi, any chance of measuring the threads and the taper etc, I have numerous track rod ends but don't have a clue what they fit. I assume left and right hand. Ken

Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22446 Location: UK

Might the Standard Motor Club have something in stock, from memory they have a reasonable stock of bits (at least they did for my '50s Ten when I needed service items).

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Roger-hatchy · Joined: 07 Dec 2007 Posts: 2135 Location: Tiptree, Essex

Hi Rick

I tried the various Standard clubs a few years ago, even joined both the drivers and the owners club but never had a reply to any requests for help.

I am now playing with the idea of changing the track rod ends to a more available source, period though,
I know I will have to get the steering arms taper reamed, or whatever.

I might even have to changing the tie rod, no problem with that as it is just a straight tube with left and right internal thread each end.
The clamping on the tie rod has always been a bit hit and miss.

Being a bitsa I don't see any ORIGINALITY problems.

Hi Ken.
I'll see to measuring etc. soon
Where in Kent are you, got a few classic car mates in Kent and we meet often.

Roger-hatchy · Joined: 07 Dec 2007 Posts: 2135 Location: Tiptree, Essex

PS and to add to the fun of classic car ownership.

One of the engine mounts has collapsed (hahaha NOT)

Phil - Nottingham · Joined: 01 Jan 2008 Posts: 1252 Location: Nottingham

Have you tried Amsteer who remanufacture ball joints for all sorts of cars

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Roger-hatchy · Joined: 07 Dec 2007 Posts: 2135 Location: Tiptree, Essex

Thanks Phil
I've PM'd you

peter scott · Joined: 18 Dec 2007 Posts: 7118 Location: Edinburgh

As above: http://www.amsteer.co.uk/Standard%20Car%20Parts/Standard%20Track%20Rod%20Ends
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