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April 10th, 2012, 07:17 PM
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The oval gave a smoother ride and less precise steering, the round was slightly tighter feeling. Rounds were used on higher performance and heavier duty cars, like ElCaminos, C'velle SS's and some wagons, ovals were used on softer cars, like Cutlii and Skylarks.
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April 10th, 2012, 07:39 PM
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Allan's and Rob's thread worked miracles for me when i was doing my CA bushings last week. I ALMOST put in the two upper bushings before putting the shaft in. But i re-read lady's front end job and thankfully i caught it in the knick of time.
Also, those 2'' plastic pipe things really hold up against the pressure, it's quite impressive.
Also, those 2'' plastic pipe things really hold up against the pressure, it's quite impressive.
April 10th, 2012, 07:42 PM
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Obviously you never met me in person... 
SBFH gets 'em in! 
That defines "bad mechanic's luck." I almost put in one of my offset shafts in backwards - that would have been worse...
SBFH gets 'em in! That defines "bad mechanic's luck." I almost put in one of my offset shafts in backwards - that would have been worse...
April 10th, 2012, 07:48 PM
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April 10th, 2012, 07:52 PM
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April 10th, 2012, 07:54 PM
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April 10th, 2012, 08:03 PM
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See where how simple pipe fittings can help get your bushings in!
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...tml#post295288
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...tml#post295288
April 10th, 2012, 08:58 PM
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See where how simple pipe fittings can help get your bushings in!
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...tml#post295288
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...tml#post295288
April 10th, 2012, 09:18 PM
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I basically had my phone open on these threads while i was doing my balljoints and other suspension stuff. It was a big help.
If you want a laugh, take a look at my thread, it's 3% suspension work, 97% cleaning rust and crap off my car.
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...cutlass-s.html
If you want a laugh, take a look at my thread, it's 3% suspension work, 97% cleaning rust and crap off my car.
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...cutlass-s.html
April 11th, 2012, 05:14 AM
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April 11th, 2012, 10:24 AM
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Sounds like one oval hole control arm or one round hole control arm is needed.
[QUOTE=Lady72nRob71;392851
That defines "bad mechanic's luck." I almost put in one of my offset shafts in backwards - that would have been worse...[/QUOTE]
All you would have to do is spin the shaft around to face the other way wouldn't you?
I don't think end for end means anything? I sure hope not.
I had to use the offset shafts on my Custom Cruiser, only thing you can get new. The old ones had worn off teeth that grab the bushing, the new ones have no teeth and give you a couple of toothed washers. I would of bought or found a couple of toothed washers if I would of known that.
The front end parts were almost almost identical to my Vista Cruiser except for some braces for the lower rear control arm mount, not much changed in 20 years. Those braces wouldn't be a bad idea on older models, seen a lot with broken welds or bent mounts.
[QUOTE=Lady72nRob71;392851
That defines "bad mechanic's luck." I almost put in one of my offset shafts in backwards - that would have been worse...[/QUOTE]
All you would have to do is spin the shaft around to face the other way wouldn't you?
I don't think end for end means anything? I sure hope not. I had to use the offset shafts on my Custom Cruiser, only thing you can get new. The old ones had worn off teeth that grab the bushing, the new ones have no teeth and give you a couple of toothed washers. I would of bought or found a couple of toothed washers if I would of known that.
The front end parts were almost almost identical to my Vista Cruiser except for some braces for the lower rear control arm mount, not much changed in 20 years. Those braces wouldn't be a bad idea on older models, seen a lot with broken welds or bent mounts.
April 11th, 2012, 11:55 AM
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April 11th, 2012, 12:05 PM
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I'm ordering the new MC off amazon.com right now and going to clean up and paint the booster.
April 11th, 2012, 12:29 PM
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April 11th, 2012, 12:54 PM
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It doesn't. Most of that corrosion and pitting is from how the car was stored. Personally (sorry Tony) I don't think it's worth saving.
Best thing to do Tony. BTW, if the power booster failed, you'd still have brakes but they would work like crap. After looking at that pic of yours? I'd be suspicious about how thin some of the metal on the front has got. If you want to keep costs down, check with Scott or Eric to see if they have a really good used one you can pick up cheap and redo.
I bought my replacement booster from Crane Corvettes last year. Their prices aren't that bad even now, and you could get good shipping to your drop box. They package really well and were easy to deal with. The quality is as good as the pics in this auction show: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/67-72-Chevell...item19ca055285
I bought my replacement booster from Crane Corvettes last year. Their prices aren't that bad even now, and you could get good shipping to your drop box. They package really well and were easy to deal with. The quality is as good as the pics in this auction show: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/67-72-Chevell...item19ca055285
April 11th, 2012, 12:54 PM
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A brand new booster with delco stamp is 115 bucks shipping included.
I actually just bought a Balljoint tool, i would rent it from my local store, but i have 4 cars to do balljoints on this spring, and at that rate, the tool will have paid itself off.
April 11th, 2012, 12:56 PM
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It doesn't. Most of that corrosion and pitting is from how the car was stored. Personally (sorry Tony) I don't think it's worth saving.
Best thing to do Tony. BTW, if the power booster failed, you'd still have brakes but they would work like crap. After looking at that pic of yours? I'd be suspicious about how thin some of the metal on the front has got. If you want to keep costs down, check with Scott or Eric to see if they have a really good used one you can pick up cheap and redo.
I bought my replacement booster from Crane Corvettes last year. Their prices aren't that bad even now, and you could get good shipping to your drop box. They package really well and were easy to deal with. The quality is as good as the pics in this auction show: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/67-72-Chevell...item19ca055285
Best thing to do Tony. BTW, if the power booster failed, you'd still have brakes but they would work like crap. After looking at that pic of yours? I'd be suspicious about how thin some of the metal on the front has got. If you want to keep costs down, check with Scott or Eric to see if they have a really good used one you can pick up cheap and redo.
I bought my replacement booster from Crane Corvettes last year. Their prices aren't that bad even now, and you could get good shipping to your drop box. They package really well and were easy to deal with. The quality is as good as the pics in this auction show: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/67-72-Chevell...item19ca055285
did you take any pictures of your
April 11th, 2012, 12:58 PM
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