Guest rwolf Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 The king pins on my 24-35 are loose which severly restricts my speed. Can someone recommend a source for new pins and bushings. Also I've never done king pins and would appreciate any advice? Also, in a previous thread I saw the add for stainless pins and roller bearings. Is this worth doing ( or even available) for this car? <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 I bought king pins for my 29 & 31 Buicks on Ebay last year. I have seen them posted for my cars several times. I couldn't say if they are available for 1924 cars, but I do have a buddy with an extra chassis for a 1923. Do you have dimensions or know if they interchange with other years?Mark Shaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterpainter Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 They ain't cheap, but Bobs Automobilia has them 805 434 2963Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Is there anything cheap when you are having to buy parts for an old car ? <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterpainter Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 Bill The advice I give you is cheap...but then again consider the source <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old26Buick Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 I purchases several items from Bob's and they weren't of the best quality. You might try N.B.Pease and Co. Palmer,MA 1-413-283-7620. Very nice gentleman to deal with. Might me hard to get him on phone as he runs the business all alone. Good LuckSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rwolf Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 I got a king pin set from Bob's. BIG MISTAKE.The thrust bearings which were included were not used on 24's. A refund of $12 for both bearings wasn't worth the price os shipping. Bushings were different outer dimentions ( as much as .0010 )and had to be turned. No king pin lock bolts are included. When I told my machineist this cost me $200. he had a good laugh. Apparently king pin and bushings are stock items in machine shops. My advice to anyone doing this job in the future is to check with the machine shop first, you'll probably have to go there anyway to have the bushings pressed or for the reaming. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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