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  • mike androwick

    62 chassis restoration

    I am restoring a 62 vette, it appears that the threads on the inner, upper and lower a arms may be worn out, and on the nuts also, does anyone know what size and pitch threads these are? what would be a good book that covers the chassis and suspension specs like a good shop manual? thanks!!!
  • mike mccagh

    #2
    Re: 62 chassis restoration

    enen when new, the a-arm threads "appear" worn out when compared to the threads on a machine nut.that's the way the arms were manufactured. mike

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    • Dennis C.
      NCRS Past Judging Chairman
      • January 1, 1984
      • 2409

      #3
      Agree w/Mikie...

      ... the "new" reproduction front end suspension items w/threads are often "looser" than(what you think are)the worn originals - and, what's worse, they are different in configuration. Very frustrating. Often, I have put the original stuff back in service because the "new" was no better. Quite frankly, these front end suspension systems, by todays standards, were a piece of crap. But, I guess that is just one of the many reasons we love these cars. Best, Dennis

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      • John H.
        Beyond Control Poster
        • December 1, 1997
        • 16513

        #4
        Re: 62 chassis restoration

        If you don't have it, you need the ST-12 (1953-62 Corvette Servicing Guide), the only GM Shop Manual that was published for C1's; it has an extensive and detailed section on the front suspension. Available from the on-line store on this site.

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        • Tracy C.
          Expired
          • July 31, 2003
          • 2739

          #5
          Keep that up & Mikie will get the "big head"... *NM*

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          • mike androwick

            #6
            thank you

            Thank you everyone for the help,you guys are great

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