Machinist_Bill Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 For lack of a better term I will call it a headlight tie-rod! After years of searching and missing out on auctions I have decided to add "Blacksmith" to my list of occupations other than Machinist. Does anyone have a drawing of this rod with all dimensions that I could get a copy of? Maybe some close-up photos with measurments? Looks simple to make but I don't have a sample to work from. Many thanks guys! Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machinist_Bill Posted June 30, 2011 Author Share Posted June 30, 2011 Ok, its been over a week. Maybe I was asking for too much. I will start off slow and ask for just the diameter of the headlight bar. Could anyone give me this? I will fake the rest!Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex_houston Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Are you sure such a thing exists?My cars do not have such an item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Are you sure such a thing exists?My cars do not have such an item.Here's a 1926...I see one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machinist_Bill Posted June 30, 2011 Author Share Posted June 30, 2011 Here's a 1926...I see one.Yep! That's it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwollam Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 I will try to remember to measure one of mine and post a pic for you. All 24-27 DB's used the same bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machinist_Bill Posted June 30, 2011 Author Share Posted June 30, 2011 Bless you Dave! :D:D:D:D:D:DBill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwollam Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 If memory serves me correctly the ends are 3/8 fine thread and the rod diameter is the same. Takes a 9/16 socket or wrench. The rod is bend at right angles and has a washer built into it on each end in front of the headlight base. I'll get more details tonite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwollam Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 (edited) It is a 7/16" rod, with 3/8" fine thread. From the flat washer stop to the end of threads is approx. 2". Overall width outside to outside is 35 1/8", from tip of threads to outside of the bend is 2 7/8". They seem to vary ever so slightly in overall width, maybe bent a little or stretched? I would measure your car at the headlight mounts to double check, but if your fenders are sagging any you might want to pull them up a bit with the headlight bar if ya know what I mean. I was going to take a pic or 2 but the batteries are dead in the camera I also have another one that is not original. It has 7/16" threads. I had to relieve the hole in the headlight mount just a touch for the rod to go through, so that works if you don't want to turn down the end to 3/8". Edited July 1, 2011 by dwollam (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwellens Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 See if this helps. The rod on may 27 Dodge is closer to 36" to outside of bend, but as the other person stated it is best to make to your measurements. Pictures attach that may help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machinist_Bill Posted July 1, 2011 Author Share Posted July 1, 2011 Great photos hwellens! Looks like the ends are turned down to 3/8" and uses that shoulder for a tight fitting washer to go up against. I am guessing the radius of the bend is 1/2" and the washer diameter is 3/4". I need to make two of these. One will be stainless for the hotrod 4-door and the other one will be #1025 cold rolled for the Coupe. If you guys can confirm the washer diameter and radius I will draw this up in AutoCad and post the print here on the forum.Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwellens Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 See if this picture helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machinist_Bill Posted July 1, 2011 Author Share Posted July 1, 2011 Beautiful photo! Looks like the radius is bigger than a 1/2" and more like 3/4" to 1". More than likely the washer has a press fit so the lines are clean instead of goobled weld.Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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