Looking for more 40 parts---Steering components! Everything!!!

[baronvonrolps]

I need everything from the gearbox to the outer tie-rods for my 40! I just found out that 1950 upper and lower a-arms fit and I just mounted those. Anyone have a 40 parts car they are willing to dissmantle. I am in the need of other parts as well. I'll take a column as well

[Park W]

You might check with Al Saffrahn in AZ. He's got a lot of parts cars, and is a reliable supplier. Phone 520 568-2911.

[James P.]

It's been five or six years since I've been to Windy Hills Auto Parts (in central Minnesota), but they had a then recently acquired forty at that time.

http://www.windyhillautoparts.com

[Uncle Josh]

Don't get too picky. All the chassis parts in the front end from 40 to 47 will fit.

[baronvonrolps]

Kind of figured but wasnt sure! Really I guess the major item would be the steering knuckle that bolts into the front crossmember as well as the bolt that holds it

[Uncle Josh]

Some of the bolts rode in a pair of needle bearings, but nobody greased em so they're mostly trashed. I got a new kit from somebody..seems like Randy Maas. Somebody is making kits with oilite sleeve bearings also. Check your WTN

[baronvonrolps]

I checked the 50 front end that I have and yes it has the upper and lower needle bearing sets but on the 40 I dont think it had any bearings.

The cast housing in the cross-member has a 1/2 inch on the top and bottom and the steering knuckle rested in between, my guess is maybe there was a zert fitting and just greased

[Uncle Josh]

Yup, my 40 didn't have needle bearings either, but was nice and tight so I greased it up and re-used it.