NEW SCHOOL
No Weld/Easy Bolt-On™
We kept the stock rear cross bar
and cross member
Bob started the Project ’48 build
with this original frame pulled out
of an Oregon creek bed, from under
a 1948 Ford Super Deluxe five-window
coupe with a 239 CID 90 horsepower V8.
First, you remove
these parts:
Steering box
mount
Rear engine
mount
Front cross
member
Front sway bar
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1941 through 1948 Ford cars all used the same basic chassis
frame, with only minor changes to bracing and brackets
through these years.
The 1941 model is often forgotten by other suppliers of chassis
components, as most list chassis parts to fit only 1942-48. This
trend simply comes from the limited room within the ’41 front
fenders, which calls for a little added care and planning in
selecting the proper front wheel off-set and tire sizes.
The Drake Team offers all of the same, cool bolt-on chassis
technology for the ’41 too because they’re beautiful cars
that can be made to drive and handle just as
well as any later or earlier year
Fords.
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1941-48 Ford
Bolt-on I.F.S.
Independent
Front Suspension
Why Go with Easy Bolt-Ons? Building your front suspension network using bolt-on components offers
easy, more exact fine-tuning and you don’t need to be a certified welder
to put it all together. Bob’s done the research and selected the best
components, all very affordable to get the job done right.
Note: For Project ’48, we chose the
375 pounds/inch coil springs.
1 Independent front Suspension kit
• Cross member
• Upper control arm mounts
• Strut rod mounts
• All needed hardware
IF-4248FP $625.00 complete kit (without engine mounts)
IF-4248FPCM $720.00 complete kit (with SB Chevy engine mounts)
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2 Coil Springs
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Project ’48: 375 lbs. / inch (FS-8375)
Other lbs. / inch available
All $75.00 pair
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3 I.F.S. Shocks
Engineered for our I.F.S. System.
AU-2224 $65.00 pair
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4
5
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4 Rack & Pinion Steering unit
Easy solution for safe, responsive
steering.2" wider for our I.F.S.
AU-2075E
AU-2076E
Manual
Power
$295.00 each
$320.00 each
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5 Tie Rod Ends
Required for using our Rack &
Pinion Steering units.
AU-2304T $40.00 pair
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6 Rack & pinion
mounting Bushings
Required for Rack & Pinion
Steering units.
AU-2304B $20.00 pair
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1941-48 Chassis
Declaring Independence
The traditional old school solid axle front end is still very cool, but it lacks
the overall handling and braking characteristics needed to safely serve
the high performance engine and drive train going into our Project ’48.
This independent front suspension group features affordable state-ofthe-art technology and uses readily available replacement parts for years
of everyday driving with no compromises.
13 Strut Rods
A must for proper support and tracking when using stock Mustang II or our AU-0230 Lower A-arms. Features rubber pivot
bushings for free action, connects to frame bracket and bolts
to lower control arm. Mounting and support brackets with
mounting hardware are included. Not needed when using full
lower A-arms. Must use with Bolt-on I.F.S. & stock-type or tubular lower A-arms.
AU-2085 $140.00 pair
12 Tubular Upper A-Arms
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Fully assembled and ready to install. Includes
ball joints, bushings, and cross shaft.
CA-001 $275.00 pair
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11 Upper & Lower A-Arms Bolt Kit
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Required for mounting A-arms, includes 4 T-bolts, 2 long
shock mount bolts & nuts. 2 kits required
AU-2082C $32.00 kit
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10
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4
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9
5
10 Mustang dropped
spindles
Safely lower your car a full 2" and
still keep the factory geometry.
SP-001 $300.00 pair
9 Caliper mounting
Bracket Kit
Provides disc brake stopping
power. All mounting hardware
included for RH & LH.
AU-2045H $125.00 kit
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8 Tubular Lower A-Arms
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7 Front Sway Bar kit
A direct replacement for factory lower A-Arms using strut
rods. Includes ball joints and all needed hardware.
AU-0230 $320.00 kit
Improves handling & drivability.
Includes everything needed for
easy installation.
SB-4148PM $165.00complete kit
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Front End Details
Engine Mounting Kits
Designed specially for mounting modern OHC small
block V-8s. These all bolt-on kits come complete
with rubber cushions with polished stainless
reinforcement rings, cups, and all hardware.
CP-2212G 1965 & Later Ford SB V8 $120.00 kit
front Caliper
mounting Bracket Kit
Bolts to Mustang II Spindles.
Includes mounting bolts &
spacers for both sides.
AU-2045H $125.00 pair
Front Brake Rotors
4½"x 5 lug pattern, includes
bearings & seals.
AU-0126C $180.00 pair
Spindle Nut & Washer Kit
Complete with tabbed washers,
nuts and dust covers, and cotter
pins for both wheels.
SP-001A $20.00 kit
GM style Front Calipers
Disc Brake Hose Kit
Includes pads & pins. Two complete calipers,
ready to mount.
AU-0114C $150.00 kit
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High pressure units with stainless
braided skin. Includes mounting tabs and
connector fittings. Kit does both sides.
TI-4778 $80.00 kit
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Steering U-Joints & shaft
For use with our 3/4" “DD” steering
shafts with choices of spline sizes for
various steering boxes and columns.
$86.00 each
See page 340.
i.f.s. Strut Rods
An option for added stability and a
smoother ride. Mounting brackets
and all hardware included.
Strut Rod Mounts
AU-2085 $140.00 pair
Included with I.F.S. kit for choice of
See page 331.
mounting optional strut rods offering
added stability and a smoother ride.
Steering Rack Bushings
Necessary for mounting our Rack & Pinion Steering
units, power or manual.
AU-2304B $20.00 pair
I.F.S. Rack & Pinion Power Steering
Choose manual or power. Either way offers excellent
steering response with added safety. Tie Rod Ends and
Mounting Bushings sold separately. 2" wider for our I.F.S.
AU-2075E I. F. S. Manual Steering unit $295.00 each
AU-2076E I. F. S. Power Steering Unit $320.00 each
Tie Rod Ends
Specially designed for our I.F.S. Rack &
Pinion Steering Units.
AU-2304T $40.00 pair
No Genius Required
You don’t need superior brain power to build the hot rod of your dreams. Although some of the parts
shown in this booklet look like they belong on a space craft, they’re easy to understand and install while
offering vastly improved safety and handling. Your old Ford doesn’t belong in the garage, so build it right,
build it for the road.
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1941-48 Chassis
X-Member &
Power Brakes
The Center of the Chassis Universe
Adding strength while gaining perfect mounting locations for
the rear transmission and brake pedal assembly is easy with the
right components, each engineered for the 1941-48 Ford frame.
x-member Transmission mounting Kit
Important When Ordering
X-Member Transmission Mounting Kits:
Why We Offer Two Styles:
Type I is for use on frames with a riveted X-member center
as shown in the above picture.
Type II is for use on frames with a welded-in X-member
center. (not shown)
Our Ford C-4 transmission will be correctly mounted
and well secured by this heavy gauge steel kit.
Easy as pie to install.
ES-2277 Type I Frame $110.00 kit
ES-2272 Type II Frame $110.00 kit
Power Brake Proportioning valve
Simply turn the knob to adjust front-to-rear brake bias.
Provides over 50% reduction. Features 1/8" NPT fitting
ports. Includes two fittings to adapt to 3/16" brake line.
1" thick x 13/4" tall x 41/2" extended length.
MG-4854 $75.00 each
Power Brake Residual valves
Power Brake & Pedal Assembly
Fully assembled and ready to install.
Our all-in-one unit features:
• Pedal & Mounting Assembly
• Power Booster
• Dual Master Cylinder
TI-4842-PB $360.00 complete kit
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Maintains minimal brake line pressure to eliminate excessive pedal travel. The 2 lb. unit is a must for disc brakes when the master cylinder is
below the calipers to eliminate fluid drain-back. The 10 lb. unit serves
the same function for drum brakes.
MG-4856-A 2 lb. unit (Blue) For Drum Brakes
MG-4856-B 10 lb. unit (Red) For Disc Brakes
$28.00 each
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Adjusta-Pedal™
1941-48 Chassis
Now you can avoid those
awkward brake and clutch
pedal positions, making
your car safer and more
comfortable to drive.
Polished
Stainless
Ring
Best New Product
Awarded by:
National Street Rod Association
US Patent # D633,420 S
Two styles offer full-range adjustments for dialing in safety and comfort.
Features include: removable, polished stainless steel trim ring with choice of
flat or 20° angled mounting surface for the perfect pedal face angle to safely
match the angle of the foot; heavy-gauge steel insert; high-quality rubber pad
with non-slip pyramid pattern; 2" horizontal & vertical adjustment. Sturdy and
easy to install.
US Patent # D643,790 S
B-2454-A
B-2454-B
$50.00 each
$50.00
FLAT MOUNT
ANGLE MOUNT
Adjusts 2" horizontally Tilts forward or backor vertically at all
ward, plus adjusts 2"
degrees.
horizontally or vertically
at all degrees.
Road-Taming the Beautiful, Heavier Fords of the Flathead V8 Era
Ford cars gained a few hundred pounds beginning in the 1941 model year due to total redesigns of the frame, drive train and body,
which caused need for more body reinforcements and beefed-up chassis features. ’41-48 models were even heavier than those
of 1949-51. It’s only good common sense to upgrade your Ford’s chassis to safely handle the power and added weight of more
accessories and perhaps a larger, more powerful drive train. The Drake Team offers the easiest, most reliable solutions for roadtaming these beautiful cars, allowing modern-day handling and driving comfort.
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The Drake Team installed our Easy Roads nitro-gas shock absorbers
on Project '48. See next page.
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1941-48 Car
GAS TANK
MOUNTING KIT
Complete kit includes heavy gauge steel clamp
brackets with thick insulation material as original.
Ready to install.
21A-9046-K $40.00 kit
1941-48 Ford & Mercury Car & 1949-51 Ford Wagon
GAS TANK
11A-9002
17 gallons $215.00 each
12"
Rear axle mounted anti-sway bar kit
18"
BD-1086-A Stock Length $35.00 each
Recommended for use with body at stock height.
Designed for approximate axle housing diameters of 3" like Ford
8" or 9" and others. Works great with Ford Explorer rear axle
with minor modification to U-bolts or by welding the mounts
directly to axle housing. Offers good clearance for rear disc brakes.
Recommended for use with Lincoln Versailles rear axle.
Bar • Brackets • Hangers • U-Bolts • Bushings
SB-4148RA $160.00 complete kit
91/4"
SB-4148RA
TI-2360
141/2"
BD-1086-B Short Length $35.00 each
Recommended for use with lowered body.
NITRO-TUBE SHOCK ABSORBERS
Provides superior function and longer life over traditional air
or oil filled units. Shocks can become overheated much like
an engine, the bumpier the road, the hotter they get, causing
sluggish function and internal breakdown. Our Easy Roads™
shock absorbers use compressed nitrogen which produces a
superior dampening function while adding unmatched internal
cooling. Engineered to soften the ride of any road surface you’ll
drive on, yet stay cooler and last longer. Each includes corrosionresistant steel mounting sleeves.
Rear Suspension & Mounting Kit
Comes with everything needed for an easy, first-class
installation. Designed especially for these heavier Fords,
complete with all mounting hardware. Kit includes high
quality shock absorbers (not our Easy Roads Nitro-Tube style)
Brackets • Springs
• U-Bolts • Shocks
TI-2360 $575.00 complete kit
Where the Power
Meets the Pavement
You just can’t beat these parallel leafs and
modern tube shocks for traction and handling.
The package serves up a superior ride verses the
old stocker, a simple installation with all heavy
duty brackets and hardware included.
Rear spring
shackles and
brackets included
in our TI-2360 kit
Rear suspension & TI-2360 mounting kit installed
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1941-48 Chassis
Rear
Suspension
& Set-up
Matching Horsepower & Stopping Power
Sporting a powerful engine also means installing powerful
brakes to keep it all safe. Our rear disc brake kit was the smart
choice offering affordable, ample stopping power.
TI-2360
Rear Brake Rotor & caliper mount Kit
We chose the Ford 4 1/2" x 5 bolt pattern, small bearing
style. Also available for large bearing and for GM bolt
pattern, see page 351
MG-4502-4 1/2 $450.00 complete kit, both sides
Rear Brake Calipers
These GM style calipers are ready
to mount with emergency brake
connectors, pads and pins.
MG-4760 $250.00 pair
Disc Brake Hose Kit
Features stainless steel braided
shielding, ready to install with
all mounting hardware.
TI-4778 $80.00 pair
Universal Emergency
Brake Cable Kit
Lowering block shown sandwiched between the spring and axle
It’s best to start fresh with new cables for
easy adjustment and smooth function.
EC-80FU $150.00 kit (does both sides)
rear body Lowering Block kit
These machined aluminum blocks lower the car
body by pushing down the parallel leaf springs
attached to the frame. Includes four U-bolts and
all mounting hardware.
HR-6200-2 Lowers body 2" $60.00 kit
HR-6200-3 Lowers body 3" $60.00 kit
Note: We chose the 3" lowering
block kit for lowering the stance of
Project ’48.
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