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Old Feb 5, 2018 | 08:01 AM
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66 delta 88 front spindals

New to the site and not sure if this is where I post this or not, just picked up a 66 delta 88 and the previous owner put different front spindals in it for the disc brakes on the front. The car sits to low in the front now. Spindals were different. I’m looking for the original spindals and I will buy the aftermarket caliper brackets for them. If all else fails I will have to get some custom springs made.
Old Feb 5, 2018 | 08:11 AM
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If you want stock spindles contact 2blu442 via. PM. He has some of the rare discs for sale, he might have spindles as well.

https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...ke-rotors.html

The only way I know of to use "aftermarket" parts on the brakes and suspension of your car would be a Scarebird kit:

https://scarebird.com/index.php?route=common/home

Does your car already have a Scarebird kit installed?
Old Feb 5, 2018 | 08:18 AM
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Okay thanks, there is not a scarebird kit on it now but that’s what I was going to go with. I think the guy told me that the spindals where off of a 70’s Monte but don’t hold me to it. I’m not sure what would be my best way to go about that, custom springs or oe spindals and the scarebird kit? Thanks
Old Feb 5, 2018 | 08:35 AM
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Why do you want different springs? Were coils on the springs cut or are the spindles just drop spindles? If you have stock springs with drop spindles you should be fine going back to the stock spindles. The problem is that there aren't any "aftermarket" parts available for your 66 Delta except the Scarebirds kits. So, whatever kind of system you have under your Delta is probably a custom job. Post pics when you get a chance. Hopefully that will help solve the mystery.
Old Feb 6, 2018 | 02:02 PM
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I got some pics of the spindals that were in the car.
Old Feb 7, 2018 | 05:24 AM
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Those certainly don't look like they've been modified. I checked out the pic of your car in your introduction thread and it does look a little low in the front. Are your springs in good condition?
Old Feb 7, 2018 | 08:13 AM
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The springs are in good shape. 2blue442 sent me some measurements off of 70 delta spindles and they are shorter between the upper and lower ball joint and shaft where the hub goes on is closer to the lower ball joint on the 70 spindals. There are definatly different spindals in this car. I’m not sure if the spindals where the same between 66 and 70 but if they are that is the height problem. Wish I could get confirmation if the spindles in the 66 and 70 where the same size. Thanks
Old Feb 7, 2018 | 08:26 AM
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I'm pretty sure all 65-70 B/C body Oldsmobiles shared suspension and brake parts. The only difference being front disc or front drum brakes. There are members on our site that could confirm this with part numbers and refernces to factory manuals.
Unfortunately, I don't have any of those manuals. All I have is a FSM and Chassis Manual for 1971. I'm certain that there is NO similarity between 71-76 B/C bodies and 65-70 B/C bodies.
Old Feb 7, 2018 | 09:32 AM
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According to the Olds parts book , 65 thru 69 drum brake spindles were the same . Part # 390696 (RH) & 390697 (LH). These would be the ones to use with the Scarebird kit .
The 67 thru 70 Disc brake spindles were a different number .
Old Feb 7, 2018 | 09:46 AM
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Thanks for the parts numbers Charlie.

The guru hath spoken.
Old Feb 7, 2018 | 10:10 AM
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The 1965-1970 Olds full size spindles all interchange. Be aware that the early 1965 drum spindles used smaller wheel bearings than did the later ones. This is called the "first design" and there was a mid-year change to the 65.5-70 versions. Note that the driver side spindle has a hole for the speedo cable. Also be aware that the 1965-66 Jetstar 88 spindles are unique to that car because they use the smaller A-body wheel bearings and 9.5" drum brakes.
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Originally Posted by Olds64
Thanks for the parts numbers Charlie.

The guru hath spoken.
No "guru " about it .
The Automotive History Preservation Society has a 1972 Olds parts book posted on line . (you do have to be a member at $25 / yr .)
I also have a 1963 , 1950 , and 1941 Olds parts books in my collection . As well as a 1954 thru 1966 "Hollander " book .
Old Feb 7, 2018 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Charlie Jones
No "guru " about it .
The Automotive History Preservation Society has a 1972 Olds parts book posted on line . (you do have to be a member at $25 / yr .)
I also have a 1963 , 1950 , and 1941 Olds parts books in my collection . As well as a 1954 thru 1966 "Hollander " book .
The Jan 1972 printing of the Olds parts book is available here for free.

The matching illustrations book is available here.
Old Feb 7, 2018 | 05:26 PM
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Joe , This is the GM Parts Wiki sight . It's great if you already have the part number . Like if you found a stock of NOS parts and wanted to identify them.
However it would be a nightmare to look up a part number . It is arranged as single pages , with only a click to next feature. You would have to "click through " hundreds of pages to find what you are looking for .

The AHPS sight has the catalog on PDF files , one file for each major group . It's a breeze to use for anyone versed in the GM parts system .

Charlie

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Old Feb 7, 2018 | 05:27 PM
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Thanks guys for the help! It is greatly appreciated!
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