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Hello. I have a 1964 olds 98 that I purchased with a broken wheel stud on the front drivers side. I bought a new stud, pulled everything apart, got it into my vice and managed to crack the hub removing the busted stud. Any leads on finding a hub to replace it would be greatly appreciated. I’m located in Fort Wayne, IN but I’d be interested in shipping something here. This was the last thing needed to get on the highway and it is seriously bumming me out. Thanks in advance.
Can't help with a replacement but those studs are swedged in place, the only way to correctly remove them is to grind off the back part and drive them out back to front - learned this the hard way.
My 11/73 parts book indicates 1964 is a year unto itself, but good thing is it can come from either right or left side of any 1964 88/Starfire/Jetstar I or Ninety Eight except a Jetstar 88. That may make finding one easier.
Jetstar 88 uses 5×4-3/4" bolt circle and smaller brakes. Jetstar I uses 5×5" bolt circle and same brakes as Dynamic 88.
I have access to a Parts Car, but it is a '63. It has Left hand 1/2" - 20 studs on the left side of the car. It appears to be 5 x 5 wheel bolt circle. The remaining wheels with car look just like mid seventies 2wd Chevy pickup. If usable, let me know.
Dave S Dona Ana NM
Last edited by newmexguy; September 26th, 2020 at 07:26 AM.
Those LH threads may be the only difference between 63 and 64 as 59-63 applications show a RH and LH part number. The steering knuckle/spindle itself is same for 63-64 pn 384933 LH exc F85 or J88.
62-63 exc F85 or 63 Starfire hub/drum pn is 588073 LH, 588072 RH. 64 both sides is 382682 exc F85, J88 or Dynamic 88 police car.
You could change out the 63 hub lug studs to RH threads, though I know you're gunshy of that right now. If you don't, you will have to be careful till the end of time to keep a knucklehead mechanic or tire changer from wringing them off.
Last edited by rocketraider; September 26th, 2020 at 09:52 AM.
Front wheel bearings are the same 62-73 exc F85, Toronado or J88, 7450700 inner.
Outer race 7450697 62-74 exc F85, Toronado or J88. So nmg's 63 hub ought to work for you.
I’m happy to report that I finally solved my hub replacement issue. I’m installing Scarebird’s disc brake conversion brackets and hubs. I ordered the LAST available pair of calipers and rotors from rock auto last week and finished swapping the drivers side this evening. I’m running 15” Buick Riviera wheels that I believe might need a small (1/4”) spacer to keep them off the caliper. So far it has been a great project.
Wasn't aware Scarebird was doing front discs for those years. They've offered a kit for the rear for years. What hub/rotor did they set this conversion up for?
At one time any front disc conversion you could find required sending your spindles in for machining. That still the case or did SB come up with a true bolt-on kit?
The hubs are machined by Scarebird and replace the original hub. They also send the new, more common and different than original bearings and seals to match the new hubs. The rest of the parts are off the shelf 69-76 Cadillac eldorado parts. I’m extremely satisfied with how well everything went together. I’m hoping to test drive it tonight.
September 23rd, 2020, 06:36 PM
