What is the correct 1969 Upper Control Arm Shaft?

Discussion in 'Chassis restoration' started by 12lives, Jul 20, 2005.

  1. 12lives

    12lives Control the controllable, let the rest go

    I'm curious - What is the correct (ie "factory") front end upper control arm shaft for a 1969 Skylark, Riv and 225?

    I think there are three choices: Shaft with a threaded bushing that screws into the arm and shaft, shaft with the pressed in bushings and a nut and washer to hold them on, and a shaft with a pressed in bushing and a bolt and washer that hold them on.

    What say you - front end experts, restoration gurus, and parts hounds?

    - Bill :TU:
     
  2. dcm422

    dcm422 Well-Known Member

    64-65 "A" body Special/Skylark used the threaded in bushings
    66-67 " " used the shaft with washer and bolt
    68-72 " " used the shaft with washer and large nut

    This is what I have found over the years and what is currently on my original 64 Skylark, 67 GS400 and 69 Stage 1. Could there be exceptions? More than likely yes. But most should be as above.

    Mark
     
  3. 12lives

    12lives Control the controllable, let the rest go

    Cool - Thanks!

    - Bill
     

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