Introducing Bob Drake’s
NEW SCHOOL
No Weld/Easy Bolt-On™
method for building the
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FORD
CHASSIS
Cars & Pickups
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Welcome to my back yard build.
Remembering way back, when no aftermarket hot rod
suspension parts were known, stock parts were home-modified
to gain just the smallest of handling and safety upgrades; or were
they really upgrades? Along with real innovations, good theories
were also followed up by bad techniques in metal forming.
Memorable problems surfaced while driving our home-builts, as
many chassis parts had been torched and bent to theoretically
improve their functions. Not all of them were safe. Not good.
Today the Drake Team is building hot rods using the best
bolt-on suspension parts engineered with old school
quality, tailor-made to fit early Ford cars and
pickups. We’re forging ahead with new car
building systems by offering a range
of new parts that make for a safe,
unmatched ride. Best of all,
these bolt-on parts are a
snap to install.
These & Thousands More Early Ford &
Hot Rod Parts are in this catalog!
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We know that not everyone is experienced in MIG
or TIG welding, as welding is rarely done these
days in home garages. But, if you don’t own a drill
and wrenches, you may want to skip this guide.
There’s a new approach to joining the structural
parts of the early Ford frame and chassis: We call
it our No Weld—Easy Bolt-On™ method. We’ve
applied this method to our 1935-40 frame, the
foundation of our Project ’40. In the following
pages, you’ll see our road-tested bolt-on parts. So,
just visualize how you can build a great hot rod the
easy, no-weld, Drake way.
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1935-40 Rear Suspension
Brakes & Gas Tank
FORD
drake’s stainless Forever Tank™
CHASSIS
Revive your fuel system for a lifetime of trouble-free driving.
Comes ready for fuel injection or carburetor systems. Increased
Cars & Pickups
Rear axle mounted
anti-sway bar kit
fuel capacity of 151/2 gallons verses the 14 gallon stock tank.
81A-9002-SS $525.00
A natural for adding needed stability to
lowered cars and also offers vast handling
improvements to those at stock body height.
Bar • Brackets • U-Bolts • Hangers • Bushings
SB-3540RA $160.00 kit
Rear Suspension & Mounting Kit
Comes with everything needed for an easy,
first-class installation.
Brackets • Springs • U-Bolts • Shocks
TI-2355 $575.00 complete kit
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.
Rear Brake Calipers
These GM style units are ready to
mount with emergency brake connectors, pads and pins.
MG-4760 $250.00 pair
Disc Brake Hose Kit
Rear Brake Rotor & caliper mount Kit
We chose the Ford 4 1/2" x 5 bolt pattern, small
bearing style. Also available for Ford large bearing
or GM 4 3/4" x 5 bolt pattern.
MG-4502-4 1/2 (Ford)
MG-4502-4 3/4 (GM)
$450.00 complete kit, both sides
Note: We chose the 3" lowering
block kit for lowering the stance of
Project ’40.
Universal Emergency
Brake Cable Kit
Features stainless steel
braided shielding, ready to
install with all mounting
hardware for both sides.
TI-4778 $80.00 kit
It’s best to start fresh with new
cables for easy adjustment and
smooth function.
EC-80FU $150.00 kit
(does both sides)
Where the Power
Meets the Pavement
rear body Lowering Block kits
These machined aluminum blocks lower the car body by raising the rear axle over the parallel leaf springs attached to the
frame. Includes four U-bolts and all mounting hardware.
HR-6200-2 Lowers body 2"
HR-6200-3 Lowers body 3"
Your choice $60.00 kit
You just can’t beat these
parallel leafs and modern
tube shocks for traction and
handling. Our TI-2355 Rear
Suspension & Mounting Kit
serves up a superior ride verses
the old buggy-spring stocker.
The perfect set-up for a lowdown body stance or higher
stock setting. Another cool
feature is the simple installation
with all heavy duty brackets
and hardware included.
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1935-40
FORD
CHASSIS
Cars & Pickups
In The Beginning. . .
Bob started his Project ’40 build
with an original frame from a 1940
Ford Fordor Sedan that had a V8-60
engine. Notice the engine mounts
and the fender yoke. Bob said it
would be “sacrilegious” to install a
non-Ford engine. He chose the
new 340-horsepower Ford Boss
302 with GT-40 heads, and a
Ford C-5 auto transmission
turning a Ford 9" rear end.
We kept the stock rear cross bar
and cross member
Shown is the actual original chassis used on
Drake’s Steel ’40 display car
First, you remove these parts:
Steering box
stiffener
X member
(four pieces)
To prep the frame for the new power plant and drive
train, it was first necessary to remove some of the original
structural parts at left.
Rear engine
mount
Front cross
member
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Important:
Before cutting and removing
Radiator
mounts
the front cross member,
stabilize the front of the
frame by bolting or welding
on a support brace.
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Engine
Mounts & Brakes
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-2203PM 1965 & Later Ford SB V8 $125.00 kit
CP-2101 1958 & Later Chevy SB V8 $125.00 kit
front Caliper
mounting Bracket Kit
Bolts to Mustang II Spindles.
Includes mounting bolts &
spacers for both sides.
AU-2045H $125.00 kit
Spindle Nut & Washer Kit
Complete with tabbed washers,
nuts, dust covers, and cotter pins
for both wheels.
SP-001A $20.00 kit
GM style Front Calipers
Loaded units with pads & pins.
Includes complete RH & LH
calipers, ready to mount.
AU-0114C $150.00 kit
Front Brake Rotors
Includes bearings & seals. Fits Mustang II spindles.
AU-0126C 4½"x 5 (Ford) lug pattern
AU-0127C 43/4"x 5 (GM) lug pattern
$180.00 pair
Bring Back
Front Fender Apron Stability
Shown below is one of our 01A-16082/3-M Inner Fender Apron
Panels for use with Mustang II style I.F.S.
Disc Brake Hose Kit
1939 Deluxe-1940 Car
1940-41 Pickup
High pressure units with stainless braided
skin. Includes mounting tabs and connector
fittings. Kit does both front wheels.
TI-4778 $80.00 kit
front inner fender apron
support Braces
Because installing a modern V8 requires removing the original wishboneshaped brace, these braces bring back the needed support for the inner
fender aprons on I.F.S. or straight axle set-ups. They bolt to the top of the
frame rail and attach to the aprons using the original hole locations.
HR-16138 $45.00 pair
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1935-40
Bolt-On
I.F.S.
Independent Front FORD
CHASSIS
Cars & Pickups
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.
1 Independent front Suspension kit
Note: For Project ’40, we chose the
350 pounds/inch coil springs.
• Cross member
• Upper control arm mounts
• Strut rod mounts
• All needed hardware
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IF-3540FP $625.00 complete kit (without engine mounts)
IF-3540FPCM $720.00 complete kit (with SB Chevy engine mounts)
2 Coil Springs
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Project ‘40: 350 lbs. / Inch (FS-8350)
Others available in 25 lb. increments
from 250-375 lbs.
All $75.00 pair
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3 Shocks
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Engineered specially for our I.F.S. System.
AU-2224 $65.00 pair
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4 Rack & Pinion Steering unit
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Easy solution for safe, responsive steering.
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5
AU-2075 Manual $275.00 each
AU-2076 Power $275.00 each
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5 Tie Rod Ends
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Required for using our Rack &
Pinion Steering units.
AU-2304T $40.00 pair
6 Radiator Mounting Kit
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Provides strong, proper mounting with I.F.S.
AU-2250D 1939 Dlx.-1940, 1940-41 Pickup
AU-2250B 1935-1939 Std.
$60.00 pair
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7 Rack & pinion
mounting Bushings
Required for Rack & Pinion
Steering units.
AU-2304B $20.00 pair
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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 ’40. This
independent front suspension group features affordable state-of-theart technology and uses readily available replacement parts for years of
everyday driving with no compromises.
14 Strut Rods
Fits from frame mounted strut brackets
(included with I.F.S. kit) to lower A-arms
for necessary stability.
AU-2085 $140.00 pair
13 Tubular Upper A-Arms
Fully assembled and ready to install. Includes
ball joints, bushings, and cross shaft.
CA-101 $275.00 pair
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3
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12 Upper & Lower A-Arms Bolt Kit
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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11 Mustang II spindles
Stock height:
AU-2070 $240.00 pair
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12
4
10
5
10 Caliper mounting
Bracket Kit
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12
9
6
Safely lower your front end 2" and
still keep the factory geometry:
SP-001 $300.00 pair
Provides disc brake stopping
power. All mounting hardware
included for RH & LH.
AU-2045H $125.00 kit
9 mustang II Lower A-Arms
with strut rod mounts
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8 Front Sway Bar
Improves handling & drivability.
Includes everything needed for
easy installation.
SB-3540PM $165.00 complete kit
Tubular, stock style lower A-Arms for use
with strut rods. Each pair includes ball
joints and all needed hardware.
AU-0230 $320.00 pair
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1935-40
FORD
CHASSIS
Steering
Cars & Pickups
3/4" Steering shafts
For use with our
3/4" “DD” steering U-joints.
AU-0031 18" long $30.00 each
AU-0032 36" long $50.00 each
Steering U-Joints
For use with our 3/4" “DD” Steering
Shafts. Many choices of spline sizes for
various steering boxes and columns.
$86.00 each
See page 340.
Steering shaft
end bearing
I.f.s. Strut Rods for factory style
mustang II lower a-arms
For use with our 3/4" “DD”
steering shafts. Supports Adds stability and a smooth ride. Mounting brackets
and all hardware included.
shaft near U-joint locations.
AU-2085 $140.00 pair
AU-0029P $42.00 each
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 or Manual Steering
Choose manual or power. Either way offers excellent
steering response with added safety. Tie Rod Ends and
Mounting Bushings sold separately.
AU-2075 I. F. S. Manual Steering unit $275.00 each
AU-2076 I. F. S. Power Steering Unit $275.00 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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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 1935-40 Ford frame.
x-member Transmission mounting Kits
A must for proper strength & clearance. Our tranny will be correctly
mounted and well secured by this heavy gauge steel kit.
ES-2267 1937-40 with Ford C-4 $135.00 kit
ES-2167 1937-40 with GM Turbo 350 $135.00 kit
ES-2169 1937-40 with GM Turbo 400 $135.00 kit
Kits for other years also available
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-4840-PB $360.00 complete kit
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
Non-power brake pedal
assemblies also available
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