Axles

[fixer]

Is it possible to have mixed axles
I have a truly awful dark blue Fairlane whose base has been off at some point (missing interior and window unit looks to be glued), the rear axle is domed both ends and front is crimped, the wheel is damaged on the crimped end
Just curious that's all

[Idris]

I've never seen mixed c/a and r/a on a model before. Given the obvious damage to the hub, my initial reaction would be that the axle was not factory-crimped.

[GHOSTHUNTER]

With a 1963 introduction the model is unlikely to come from Lesney with crimped axles. Now, a mint in blister hanging card package from Fred Bronner's little empire would obviousley be a different kettle of Fish...

Ghosty.

[fixer]

why would someone bother ?

[GHOSTHUNTER]

Nothing else to do on a wet Wednesday afternoon...

Ghosty.

[Idris]

why would someone bother ?

Dad to the rescue (probably with a nail from a old St. Bruno tin)?

[fixer]

why would someone bother ?

Dad to the rescue (probably with a nail from a old St. Bruno tin)?

Possible, other end looks Lesney and wouldn't it be easier to burr it than crimp
Like a lot of things no one will ever know so back in the scrap box it goes

[Idris]

I think crimping using a bench vice is easier that any attempt at burring (unless you have a special tool for the latter).