1958 upper control arm play
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I put the following together several years ago, maybe this will provide you with some help and guidance.
http://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/sh...hp?tid/218134/
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/atta...om-parsons.pdf
Last edited by DZAUTO; May 6, 2014 at 11:25 PM.
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Tom's the resident expert on these FE's and other stuff so follow his guide and you'll be in good hands.
Tom, I didn't know a PDF existed. Nice! Did DZVette convert?
I just downloaded a copy. Thanks.
Rich
Tom, I didn't know a PDF existed. Nice! Did DZVette convert?
I just downloaded a copy. Thanks.
Rich
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Yes, Dave did that------------------------I don't have those kind of computer skills.
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I had upper inner bushing threads in the control arm become worn / damaged, and the bushing was loose (to the control arm). Probably caused by improper bushing installation before my time....
Replacement of the control arm was required in my case.
Plasticman
Replacement of the control arm was required in my case.
Plasticman
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Have a GOOD welder run beads around the ID of the hole. Then use a good carbide rotary file in a die grinder to trim (as needed) the welded hole.
Place the A-frame in a vice and USE AN OLD BUSHING TO RETURN THE THREADS. Then when the new bushing is installed, it will fit VERY tight.
Also, as always, remember that these parts (such as upper and lower A-frames) are the same as 49-54 passenger cars and they are cheaper when bought as a part for a pass can as opposed to a part for a Corvette (Corvette parts that are common with pass car parts are always priced 10 times higher!!!!!).
