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    4/15/2016 5:11 PM  #1

    BruceB
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    68 Spindles

    I have a chance to buy some frontend parts from a 68 coupe, including spindles and hubs. Will the 68 spindles fit a 65-66 with no modification? Thanks

     

    4/15/2016 9:06 PM  #2

    MS
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    Re: 68 Spindles

    Not exactly. There are two differences.  First, the ackerman dimension is different than a 65/66 and you will get bumpsteer that will be alot worse than if you used 65/66 V8 spindles.
    Second, the tie rods are larger on the 68 spindles. If you have a manual steer V8 65/66 then you can use 67 tie rods. If power steering, or if the 65/66!was a 6 cylinder, i have tie rod adapters.  Also, if it wS a six, the bumpsteer will be really bad.
    And if it is already a V8, there is no reason to install 68 drum spindles.

    Maybe those are disc spindles? If so, the benefits might outweigh the problems caused by the swap.
    More details of what you want to accomplish would help.

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    4/16/2016 6:17 PM  #3

    BruceB
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    Re: 68 Spindles

    Steve thanks for reply. I have been looking at a couple 65 /six cylinder to v8 candidates and saw these 68 drum brake spindles for sale in my area. I will pass on them because of ole Akerman. Thanks








































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    4/16/2016 7:02 PM  #4

    josh-kebob
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    Re: 68 Spindles

    I have v8 spindles and hubs for sale on the swap meet page..........if interested.

     

     

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