I wish that mine had a 12 bolt.... Originally 283 and the 10 bolt with only one upper arm really sucks for handling, especially on dips in the road. Hopefully some day I can find a 12 and do the exchange.
Pretty sure we can make this happen if you really want. I have a couple if we do it soon.
Rick
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I wish that mine had a 12 bolt.... Originally 283 and the 10 bolt with only one upper arm really sucks for handling, especially on dips in the road. Hopefully some day I can find a 12 and do the exchange.
Are you saying your Custom Sport has only one upper arm? It's been a long time since I was under a B body but I was sure they have two upper arms. Are you thinking of what they call the panhard bar that runs from the axle tube over to the frame maybe?
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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles
1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars
I wish that mine had a 12 bolt.... Originally 283 and the 10 bolt with only one upper arm,
Are you saying your Custom Sport has only one upper arm? It's been a long time but I was sure they have two upper arms. Are you thinking of what they call the panhard bar that runs from the axle tube over to the frame maybe?
On our way to the lake yesterday we drove past a shop that had a freshly painted 66 Grande Parisienne 2 dr ht on the yard. Of course we had to turn around and look. I had forgotten all about this thread until I started looking under the car. Looked to be the original small block, powerglide with a 12 bolt. Then it hit me! How many upper arms??? Sure enough, 2 of them.....
I still vote 2.
Anyone have a picture of a 65-70 B body with only 1 upper? Which side is it on?
-- Edited by Carl Stevenson on Sunday 20th of September 2009 08:20:39 PM
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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles
1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars
I wish that mine had a 12 bolt.... Originally 283 and the 10 bolt with only one upper arm,
Are you saying your Custom Sport has only one upper arm? It's been a long time but I was sure they have two upper arms. Are you thinking of what they call the panhard bar that runs from the axle tube over to the frame maybe?
Yes, that is how mine was built and I assume it was the norm. But as I understand from research that I have done, (of course not set in stone tho...) the full size only had 2 upper arms if they had the 327 or larger, unless factory ordered with different rear end. Mine was originally 283 with the basic or standard rear end 3:08 ratio? ... I think..... I don't recall what my first 327-250hp CS rag in 78' had....wish I could remember....age sucks! What is the "panhard" bar?
-- Edited by 1965CS on Monday 28th of September 2009 11:32:16 AM
I wish that mine had a 12 bolt.... Originally 283 and the 10 bolt with only one upper arm really sucks for handling, especially on dips in the road. Hopefully some day I can find a 12 and do the exchange.
Pretty sure we can make this happen if you really want. I have a couple if we do it soon.
Rick
Rick, As we discussed, I would be glad to get one from you but I only really need the left upper control arm, if possible. Timing is lousy for me right now, busy with work and other commitments etc, but would the weekend of 9-10 Oct work? The week following that I am gone to Chicago and other things....
Due to the dark picture it is tough to see the upper arm. It's directly above where the panhard bolts on. I can try to get a shot of my own set up and post here.
We are talking about the upper arm, U shaped channel that runs forward and up from the diff. Unless I am looking wrong at what you have circled.
No, no Carl. I know what he means as I have seen the one upper arm as well.... I revamped the picture... The square boxes......... The right one with, the left one without!!!
The light duty cars had one upper on the right above the panhard bar; the HD cars had two. I installed a 4 arm 12 bolt in place of a 3 arm 10 bolt in a 68 Impala.
We are talking about the upper arm, U shaped channel that runs forward and up from the diff. Unless I am looking wrong at what you have circled.
No, no Carl. I know what he means as I have seen the one upper arm as well.... I revamped the picture... The square boxes......... The right one with, the left one without!!!
I see it? and still can't believe it? My car has 12 bolt and 4 arms WHY would they even bother to make a 3? paper work alone would ruin cost saving unbelievable...
Are you thinking of what they call the panhard bar that runs from the axle tube over to the frame maybe?
