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That makes sense. When I did the first one to get one that would work with the 74 drag link thread size and stock 59 pitman arm cone configuration we ended up with a 1980 GM 1 ton van tie-rod end, that was in 1985. I still have it up in my "just in case" parts box. If you can figure out the ends, the link itself is not a big deal any machine shop can thread up some high strength rod for you.

And you are right about local vs OL parts providers. A lot of people assume that old means obsolete or hard to get. They forget GM engineered many parts once for use across all lines and did not change for many years. Because of that many of the common parts are still available at NAPA or other local jobbers. Other manufacturers (like Studebaker and International) also used GM parts. And third parties like Spicer supplied parts to GM, Ford, Chrysler and anyone else that showed up at the door with cash.