fc front end rebuild
fc front end rebuild
I am planning on rebuilding my 61 Corvan front end. Does anyone know any upgrades like better ball joints or bushings, sway bars, heavier springs, spring insulators and who would carry the parts. Any info would be much appreciated.
Re: fc front end rebuild
58binz wrote:I am planning on rebuilding my 61 Corvan front end. Does anyone know any upgrades like better ball joints or bushings, sway bars, heavier springs, spring insulators and who would carry the parts. Any info would be much appreciated.
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Frank Metasavage
65 Corsa 140 4 speed with Weber IDAs
66 Corsa 140 4 speed Stock
65 Corsa 140 4 speed with Weber IDAs
66 Corsa 140 4 speed Stock
Re: fc front end rebuild
The original
Design parts only lasted
50+- years with some
Repairs
And regular use. I wouldn’t sweat I too much
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Design parts only lasted
50+- years with some
Repairs
And regular use. I wouldn’t sweat I too much
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Frank Metasavage
65 Corsa 140 4 speed with Weber IDAs
66 Corsa 140 4 speed Stock
65 Corsa 140 4 speed with Weber IDAs
66 Corsa 140 4 speed Stock
Re: fc front end rebuild
If a driver, new rubber parts, Shocks
And
Standard grade joints especially if a driver.
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And
Standard grade joints especially if a driver.
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Frank Metasavage
65 Corsa 140 4 speed with Weber IDAs
66 Corsa 140 4 speed Stock
65 Corsa 140 4 speed with Weber IDAs
66 Corsa 140 4 speed Stock
Re: fc front end rebuild
Thanks! That will outlast me!
Re: fc front end rebuild
Check the "Corvanatics" site. I recall there were two different front end designs. One was full sized Chevy wagon, the other based on 1/2 ton pickup IFS. Parts for either should be available.
Many cut a spring coil to lower the FC's all around. Stiffer ride, but better handling and reduces the rear positive camber common with good springs to neutral to negative. No I have not done it - just ridden in a few.
Many cut a spring coil to lower the FC's all around. Stiffer ride, but better handling and reduces the rear positive camber common with good springs to neutral to negative. No I have not done it - just ridden in a few.