1956-66 Front hub Retainer Washers/Grease Cups

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Grumpy AuContraire - 13 Aug 2005 21:21 GMT

To my surprise, when switching to later model front hubs/drums, I
discovered that the '55 cups and retainer washer were to big. Are the
correct ones available at a local FLAPS or do I haft visit an evil vendor?

JT

(Who suspects that the earlier hubs were beefier than the newer ones)

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Bigbob62 - 14 Aug 2005 15:11 GMT

That reminds me...I have the front hubs, backing plates, bearings, etc
from a 52 2R available. It's off the truck I converted to Turner
brakes...then had Mike Gaither cut the front clip off and replace it
with a Camaro subframe.

I sold the front end but still have the brake setup if anyone
wants/needs it. Shipping would be a bi*ch, but you can have it all for
$50 plus shipping!

Bob (watching My Classic Car...who cares about the chroming process
when we could be watching Ted mowing them down on the strip?)

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Grumpy AuContraire - 14 Aug 2005 15:48 GMT

Regarding my delimna, I picked up spindle nut kits for a full size
1960's F*rd (which uses the same bearings as a Stude) and that part is
solved. Today, I will check on the availability of dust caps.

Now, I'm wondering if the rear grease seals are different between a '55
and '56up passenger car... That will be the Lobor day project.

BTW, I will have a full set of 1955 V8 hubs/drums (that have been
turned) available then. Well, actually they have about five miles on
'em since turning.

JT

> That reminds me...I have the front hubs, backing plates, bearings, etc
> from a 52 2R available. It's off the truck I converted to Turner
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> Bob (watching My Classic Car...who cares about the chroming process
> when we could be watching Ted mowing them down on the strip?)

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Nate Nagel - 14 Aug 2005 23:07 GMT

> Regarding my delimna, I picked up spindle nut kits for a full size
> 1960's F*rd (which uses the same bearings as a Stude) and that part is
> solved. Today, I will check on the availability of dust caps.
>
> Now, I'm wondering if the rear grease seals are different between a '55
> and '56up passenger car... That will be the Lobor day project.

No, only the fronts.

nate

> BTW, I will have a full set of 1955 V8 hubs/drums (that have been
> turned) available then. Well, actually they have about five miles on
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>>Bob (watching My Classic Car...who cares about the chroming process
>>when we could be watching Ted mowing them down on the strip?)

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