C2 Rivet Ball Joints

[George C.]

I am rebuilding the frontend on my 65 Roadster and would like to install the new ball joints with rivets. Does anyone know of a place I can have this done in the Charlotte NC area?

Thanks for any suggestions,

George #36809

[Mike M.]

Try Bairs *NM*

[Norris W.]

Re: C2 Rivet Ball Joints

Who's ball joints are you using? About 10 years ago, a vendor at Knoxville with the word "Power" in his company name (that's all I can remember) had dead right ball joints. I ordered a set or two, but have long since lost the address. All the ones I've seen since aren't even close. I could sure use a couple of sets of dead correct uppers if anybody knows a source.

I made a tool for my press and got some rivets at an industrial supply and they look real authentic when installed.

[Chuck G.]

Re: C2 Rivet Ball Joints

Tony's Corvette Shop in Gaithersburg, MD did the riveting on both my 63 and my 69. That's about a 7 hour drive for you....BUT closer than Bair's in the Erie, PA area. Chuck

[George C.]

Re: C2 Rivet Ball Joints

Norris,

I got the ball joints and the rivets from Volunteer, they are in Knoxville. The uppers are not very true to original, they have a pretty flat top on them, but I am told they are about the best reproduction part available. Thanks for the response.

George

[George C.]

Re: C2 Rivet Ball Joints

Chuck,

Thanks for the information, if no one closer turns up, I'll give them a call.

George