i'm looking for a good used piece. zip 53189

tia,
bill

 

Bill, isn't this one of those small or large pin sizes where they connect to the pitman and idler arms? I may have either one if I know what you need. Thanks, Bob.

 

yes, but i've been told by another member that in '67 they only used 1 size, the 13/16" diameter center link. mine is a 13/16" diameter.


bill

 

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bill

 

Still have a good used one $65 shipped

 

for future reference... check ebay seller 4vette. new, U.S.A. made, greaseable with included zerk fittings, and shipped to your door, for under $70.


bill

 

I'm assuming it worked well. You happen to have a link to the one you found.

 

ok, here's the final poop...

i found a brand new sws #107-224 relay rod from a company by the name of cpp. i found it, on sale, on ebay. $56.05 (was $59.99) to my door(free standard shipping). the prevalent regular price i've found to range between ~$90 - ~$120.

it's a bit beefier than the stock piece, .906" nominal(sws) vs. .810" nominal(gm). it's grease-able with the included zerk fittings. all required hardware is included. i'd post a link to the ebay site-but that's not allowed, afaik. pm for the link. it has the sws(southwest speed) part number stamped on it, so, i'll conclude that it's their part, for about half the price of buying it straight from them($99) + shipping.

http://www.southwestspeed.com/?sec=view_part&id=24562


bill

 

Why isn't the link allowed? Have you installed it yet, some of the Chevelle guys were complaining about interference issues with the CPP unit.

 

i'm under the impression that ebay links aren't allowed here.
i've heard of interference issues when using the 502 motor, but since i'm not running a chebby in my olds, there should be no issues. i did a side-by-side comparison of the original rod with the sws one i received-i'm convinced there will be no issues.


bill

 

Hey Bill, thanks for sharing! I have to get a new one for my Olds as well, but it seems as if it's no longer available for the price you got it :-(

 

dan, it seems as though it goes on sale every so often, if you've got the time, you can wait them out

since a mod asked about the ebay link thing, here it is: http://www.ebay.com/itm/261264749800...84.m1439.l2649


bill

 

Hi Bill,
I just clicked on the link you posted, and it's for sale for $59.99 again, but I have the feeling that it looks weaker than the one from SWS...
CPP: http://www.ebay.com/itm/261264749800...84.m1439.l2649
SWS: http://www.southwestspeed.com/?sec=view_part&id=24562

Can you tell me, which one looks more like the one you bought please?
Thanks

 

i think the ebay pic is just a generic pic. the one i received from cpp had the sws part number stamped on it, and i posted the diameter of the one i received, above. i would not call this rod weak by any means-it's considerably heftier than the factory piece. it looks like a better forging too. i don't think you'll be disappointed... i'm fairly picky about the quality of parts i put on ernie.


bill