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Posted: Fri May 26, 2006 7:47 pm Post subject: '72 el camino steering
need a steering arm (pass side) for 72 el camino. it connects to the spindle assembly, and it appears that no newly manuf parts exist. so, NOS or reconditioned would be okay to stop this dar from pigeon toeing.
Necoa #: 7166
Location: 2(CT,MA,ME,NH,RI,VT)
Joined: Mar 22, 2006
Posts: 77
Year: 1972
Model: El Camino
Posted: Fri May 26, 2006 8:34 pm Post subject:
If you are talking about the tie-rods yes they are made, try your local parts place and ask for Moog. In fact all the moving parts are available, i.e. tie-rods, tie-rod adjusting sleeve, pitman arm, idler arm, center link, upper control arm bushings, lower control arm bushings, upper and lower ball joints and sway bar bushing kits. That is about all there is. If you need the upper A frame and/or lower A frame, they are made after market. Try this web site http://www.p-s-t.com/gm/gmfekpgs.html for the good stuff. _________________ If you want your car fixed the right way, do it yourself!
Posted: Sat May 27, 2006 9:14 am Post subject: here's what is needed...and then some
having looked at this website and a catalog from late last year in oldmusclecars.com, the part # and description reads as follows:
3954878 STEERING ARM RH 69-72
when i spoke with them this part was stocked upon availability as only a USED part. however, they are not stocking much (if any) in the way of parts like this any longer.
now, i have looked at a spindle assembly #329350 for 73-77 app, and GM did away with the steering arm and incorporated use into this part. thus eliminating some other parts from '72 including the steering arm. i was wondering if anyone knew that this spindle would work on a '72.
ideally, the steering arm would be the way to go, so the car can roll again. also, anyone out there with info on salvage yards that may specialize in chevelle/elcamino parts would be greatly appreciated.
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Location: 18(N.CA,N.NV)
Joined: Feb 01, 2003
Posts: 225
Year: 1964
Model: El Camino
Posted: Sat May 27, 2006 10:09 am Post subject:
You are in need of a Moog es406r. Your local parts house should have that in stock, and if not be able to order it in a day's time. If you were to come into my store I would sell it for $55.59.
You are in need of a Moog es406r. Your local parts house should have that in stock, and if not be able to order it in a day's time. If you were to come into my store I would sell it for $55.59.
Devin
Owner, Valley Automotive Suppply
devin,
and WOW! thank you very much. i did some searching on the net, but really couldn't find anything that remotely came clsoe! but now that i have a part number, things can move along.
again, thank you very much and i'll keep posting on this thread as need be.
Necoa #: 7166
Location: 2(CT,MA,ME,NH,RI,VT)
Joined: Mar 22, 2006
Posts: 77
Year: 1972
Model: El Camino
Posted: Sat May 27, 2006 3:42 pm Post subject:
Moog es406r is a tie rod end. I did some more thinking, if you are looking for the forging that bolts to the back of the spindle (axle) that the tie rod connects to, I have some and would be able to send digital pics if you want. _________________ If you want your car fixed the right way, do it yourself!
Moog es406r is a tie rod end. I did some more thinking, if you are looking for the forging that bolts to the back of the spindle (axle) that the tie rod connects to, I have some and would be able to send digital pics if you want.
thanks mox........i did some investigating on that part as well after reading your post. definitely a tie rod end. please send me some pics of what you have as described, and i will compare it with the diagram/schematic i have. then i can go from there...i could even scan the diagram in and provide it to you as far as the location etc., and possibly snap a digpic or 2 of current problem.
Necoa #: 7166
Location: 2(CT,MA,ME,NH,RI,VT)
Joined: Mar 22, 2006
Posts: 77
Year: 1972
Model: El Camino
Posted: Sun May 28, 2006 8:14 pm Post subject:
Thanks for the kind words. I'm not in business, however I am restoring a 72 and just happen to have picked up some extra parts. I bought two frames, both with all the front end parts. Of course I don't need all of them and would be willing to sell some parts at a reasonable rate. I'll try to get the digital pics tomorrow, sorry I was busy today. _________________ If you want your car fixed the right way, do it yourself!
Thanks for the kind words. I'm not in business, however I am restoring a 72 and just happen to have picked up some extra parts. I bought two frames, both with all the front end parts. Of course I don't need all of them and would be willing to sell some parts at a reasonable rate. I'll try to get the digital pics tomorrow, sorry I was busy today.
hi again Mox...no problem, i understand. i didn't get to my friends car yesterday, as i thought i might. mebbe 2day. now for matters at hand...yes go ahead and send the pics as you have time to do them to my email address that i provided in a pm.
Necoa #: 7166
Location: 2(CT,MA,ME,NH,RI,VT)
Joined: Mar 22, 2006
Posts: 77
Year: 1972
Model: El Camino
Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 9:13 am Post subject:
fuzz,
I didn't get anything in my pm (private message), if you want just send me an e-mail. My e-mai should be viewable, but if it's not here it is: oldsmobile442@adelphia.net _________________ If you want your car fixed the right way, do it yourself!
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and WOW! thank you very much. i did some searching on the net, but really couldn't find anything that remotely came clsoe! but now that i have a part number, things can move along.
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