RockinRiviDad Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 (edited) I have a 65 Riv. I've searched & found the main sources for our body mount bushings are CARS, Rubbertherightway.com, classicbuicks.com & OPGI. The pics & descriptions that they provide of these bushings are a little deceiving (one company doesn't even have a picture). So I called to ask the my question and they couldn't give me a definite answer. For lack of a better term, I will call these bushings pictured the male half because the step in the bushing goes into the hole in my frame…agreed?Bare with me…please In these next pictures you see the step in my bushings are actually an all metal washer & flange that is what makes up the "male" portion of the bushing that fits nicely into the hole in my frame keeping the bushings in place.The question: do the body mount bushings you guys have ordered from any of these vendors have the same set up as the stock bushings I have with the flange on metal washer? Or is the step in the bushings they sell all just made of rubber? That's what I image when I see the pictures they provide.Sorry for being so long winded and bugging u guys with such minor details. But if u guys could take a sec to help me out I would appreciate it greatly. Thank uRegards,David Edited December 2, 2013 by RockinRiviDad (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob J Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 David, I bought my complete kit from Classic Buicks. Talk to Mark, he'll set you up. Good service.The set is an improved version over the factory set. The only issue is the two rear mounts will need to be trimmed as the originals are oval. No biggie. Just a little trimming, and they fit right in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob J Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Give me a little bit, and I'll snap some pics of my set from Classic Buicks, and post so you can see what they look like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockinRiviDad Posted December 3, 2013 Author Share Posted December 3, 2013 So cool…pics would be awesome Rob J. I know guys like pics (including me) that's why I post 'em when I canRegards,David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockinRiviDad Posted December 4, 2013 Author Share Posted December 4, 2013 Am I going crazy…where in the chassis manual does it show body mount bushings?Regards,David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockinRiviDad Posted December 6, 2013 Author Share Posted December 6, 2013 Give me a little bit, and I'll snap some pics of my set from Classic Buicks, and post so you can see what they look like.Still waiting on some pics haha I know I know the busy holidays aren't helping…I don't mean to bug lolRegards,David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Healeybob Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 A little off topic but close. I bought a set of these also. Still on back order. What is the procedure for replacing these on a car without removing the chassis. Can it be done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockinRiviDad Posted December 16, 2013 Author Share Posted December 16, 2013 Never tried this but I'm guessing:-saturate all hardware with your choice of penetrating oil (let it soak in, if your lucky u will only break one or two)-choose one side (i.e. driver side) & remove all bolts-jack the body up high enough to replace the bushings. As a safety measure maybe u could shove a block of wood between the frame & body. This description is prob only a pipe dream. The more I think about it the more questions arise. Someone will chime inWill the steering coupling need to be separated?Does the shifter linkage need to be disconnected?Regards,David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Healeybob Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Thanks Rockin RivDad. I am headed your way for Christmas. Mother in Law lives in Ventura. Are you available to talk Rivs? She lives near the college. Funny to I bought the car from the Murphy museum in Oxnard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockinRiviDad Posted December 18, 2013 Author Share Posted December 18, 2013 Thanks Rockin RivDad. I am headed your way for Christmas. Mother in Law lives in Ventura. Are you available to talk Rivs? She lives near the college. Funny to I bought the car from the Murphy museum in Oxnard.Oh man that's awesome! Come on down brutha you are more than welcome. But I'm about an hour from Ventura College I'm in Simi Valley. Send me a PM if u wanna do this I'd love to talk Riv'sCongrats on your purchase. Regards,David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now