Any fellow canadians on here know of a good source for front end parts. I need a center lin and idler arm to pass safety inontario Canada?
Trans mount too
Pete

 

part numbers would be appreciated if anyone has them

 

Ya got no info o man! The by's on here gonna jump all over ya my son.

 

Check Kanter and Fusick. Is it for an 88 or an F85? If it's for a 99 88 you could probably get the parts at your local auto parts store.

 

It's damn likely impossible to produce any part numbers for this vehicle w/o first having indicated what make, model & year vehicle this is for.

 

Sorry, forgot the important part. The car is a 1968 Delta 88 coupe. Disc brakes heavy front sway bar. 455 TH400.

 

You'll have to get OE disc brake parts, or follow one of our threads👇👇 about adapting modern rotors and pads to your car.

 

Can you order from eBay or is that not possible?

 

Center link and idler arms for the 65-70 Olds full size cars are problematic. The first thing you need to figure out is whether you have the Saginaw or Thompson center link. These are not interchangeable and the idler and pitman arms must match the center link. The difference is the dimensions of the tapers on the studs on the center link, which is why the mating tapered holes in the pitman and idler have to match. Here's how to tell the difference:




Once you have determined which one you have, OEM part numbers are:

Center link
Thompson 386802
Saginaw 5693524

Idler arm
Thompson 386810
Saginaw 7806240

If you search these numbers in Google or on ebay, you can sometimes find NOS versions for sale. The replacement parts (Moog, TRW, McQuay-Norris) have been out of production for decades but those sometimes show up as well. Failing that, Rare Parts is your only option. For the center link, Rare Parts 25789 is the Thompson center link, 25790 is the Saginaw.

 

Just removed and measured mine. looks like the saginaw. Thanks for the awesome info.
Pete

 

My front brakes are in excellent condition for now. Rotors are staright and thick. Im aware of the rotor issue. Kind of hoping eventually someone will come up with a disc thats close enough to machine for fitment. Pads and calipers are available here.

 

SEARCH is your friend.

https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...e-cars-132879/

 

I am farmiliar with this thread. As I read it the caddy rotors are similar to the 69 to 70 rotors. They are not exactly the same as my 68s unless im mistaken.

 

I would still use the CTS rotors. Some folks have suggested the 2010 Camaro front rotors, but they are larger in diameter and thinner.

 

I have a 68 Delta Custom. I bought a Saginaw Center Link from Kanter about 10 years ago.
i just went on their website and it shows that they still sell them- Part# TRE735
BTW, I live in Windsor ON .

 

Appreciate the info. I have ordered the parts from Rare Parts. Should have them in 5 days or so. i would love to trade some pics of our cars if your interested.
Pete