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**ThreeQuarter** · 10-12-2018, 09:43 PM

Looking for a pair of front drum spindles/steering knuckles for a '68 C10. I'd like to be sure the bottom surface of the spindles (where the inside bearing races sit) have no wear. On my current ones I can feel a step down where the races wore the spindle.

Also I'll take a pair of steering arms and a pair of brake anchor pins if you got'em.

TBohne · 10-12-2018, 09:47 PM

I have a set, send me your number and I can text you some pics tomorrow

**zicc1835** · 10-13-2018, 10:57 AM

i too have a set or 2 if needed

**70STOVEBOLT** · 10-13-2018, 11:30 AM

I will have a pair from my ‘70 soon as I am updating to disc brakes. Shipping is expensive on heavy items though.

**ThreeQuarter** · 10-13-2018, 10:51 PM

Thanks, I’m talking with TBohne and will let you know if what he has does not work for me.

**zicc1835** · 10-16-2018, 10:08 PM

3quarter
take a look .....almost 50 years old not sure what your going to get ....you pay shipping and fees if PP.... throw me something for my liitle bit of time it will take to cut the drum off with the torch. I tried with air chisel

ill shrink wrap and get ship quote ....or they will be fugitives from scrap pile
jz

**ThreeQuarter** · 10-16-2018, 10:20 PM

Thanks for posting those good pics, zicc, I really appreciate it. Am I seeing a fair amount of wear under the inner race?

Maybe my spindles aren’t as bad as I thought? I’d like to start fresh with new metal but I can’t seem to find any new or unworn drum spindles. Sorry to be so picky but I don’t think those would get me where I want to be.
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**zicc1835** · 10-16-2018, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ThreeQuarter

Thanks for posting those good pics, zicc, I really appreciate it. Am I seeing a fair amount of wear under the inner race?

Maybe my spindles aren’t as bad as I thought? I’d like to start fresh with new metal but I can’t seem to find any new or unworn drum spindles. Sorry to be so picky but I don’t think those would get me where I want to be.
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no problem at all.... I get it.... keep looking good luck with you search

**70STOVEBOLT** · 11-08-2018, 11:07 PM

Did you find some spindles? I have mine off now. I can get pics if you are still looking

**ThreeQuarter** · 11-13-2018, 10:08 PM

Sure, I'm still looking for some with as little wear as I can find. Shoot me some pictures of them, especially the bottom of the spindles where they rest in the inner races.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 11-13-2018, 10:14 PM

I will try to get some pics tomorrow after work

**70STOVEBOLT** · 11-14-2018, 06:39 PM

Mine have some wear also, I measured the bearing mating surface with a digital caliper and it measured 1.382". Realistically, I don't think you will find any without wear unless you can find NOS.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 11-14-2018, 06:42 PM

The bearing ID is 1.375" so my spindles have about .007" wear. The bearing still fit good on the spindle with no measurable side play.

panhead59 · 11-15-2018, 07:50 PM

To bad u r not closer. I recently went with drop spindles and disc brakes on my 68 so i have it all. Spindles, brakes, drums, heck even wheels. Can't even give em away ! Somebody come get these parts- free.

**tjc** · 11-15-2018, 10:39 PM

I live in Burlington, IA. I can check mine this weekend.

**LockDoc** · 11-15-2018, 10:52 PM

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I don't know where you are in Iowa but I have a couple of complete front x-members. I have never checked out any of the parts on them. I would also have to check and see if they are 1/2 or 3/4.

LockDoc

57Suburb · 11-16-2018, 05:06 PM

I have a set I just took of my 67. Truck has 86k actual miles, and I'm in Iowa.

**LockDoc** · 11-16-2018, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 57Suburb

I have a set I just took of my 67. Truck has 86k actual miles, and I'm in Iowa.

If the truck is that low a mileage truck that might be the ticket.....

LockDoc

**ThreeQuarter** · 11-17-2018, 03:35 PM

Thanks for the responses!

70STOVEBOLT, thanks for checking. As best I can tell, 1.375" is what an unworn spindle measures. Inside of the inner race will naturally measure a hair more. Can you confirm that is the measurement vertically across the spindle (since the wear would happen on the bottom)? If so, send me some pics and a price?

57Suburb, I'm definitely interested in some low-mile spindles that I can pick up myself. Pics & price?

LockDoc and tjc, until I find a good pair of spindles I'll still be in the market. Let me know if you find you have some good ones.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 11-17-2018, 11:21 PM

I will check on Monday and get back to you.

10-12-2018, 09:43 PM	#1
ThreeQuarter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Texan in Iowa Posts: 2,522	WTB Front Drum Spindles Looking for a pair of front drum spindles/steering knuckles for a '68 C10. I'd like to be sure the bottom surface of the spindles (where the inside bearing races sit) have no wear. On my current ones I can feel a step down where the races wore the spindle. Also I'll take a pair of steering arms and a pair of brake anchor pins if you got'em. __________________ Ben '68 Chevy C10 Custom LWB 327/TH400 2nd owner '16 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Dblcab 4wd 5.3

10-12-2018, 09:47 PM	#2
TBohne Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Anderson, Texas Posts: 296	Re: WTB Front Drum Spindles I have a set, send me your number and I can text you some pics tomorrow

10-13-2018, 10:57 AM	#3
zicc1835 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hanover NJ Posts: 4,257	Re: WTB Front Drum Spindles i too have a set or 2 if needed __________________ Doc & Kim build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=722288 I am from the desert http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650332 basket case build SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648557

10-13-2018, 11:30 AM	#4
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,367	Re: WTB Front Drum Spindles I will have a pair from my ‘70 soon as I am updating to disc brakes. Shipping is expensive on heavy items though. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

10-13-2018, 10:51 PM	#5
ThreeQuarter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Texan in Iowa Posts: 2,522	Re: WTB Front Drum Spindles Thanks, I’m talking with TBohne and will let you know if what he has does not work for me. __________________ Ben '68 Chevy C10 Custom LWB 327/TH400 2nd owner '16 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Dblcab 4wd 5.3

10-16-2018, 10:08 PM	#6
zicc1835 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hanover NJ Posts: 4,257	Re: WTB Front Drum Spindles 3quarter take a look .....almost 50 years old not sure what your going to get ....you pay shipping and fees if PP.... throw me something for my liitle bit of time it will take to cut the drum off with the torch. I tried with air chisel ill shrink wrap and get ship quote ....or they will be fugitives from scrap pile jz Attached Images __________________ Doc & Kim build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=722288 I am from the desert http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650332 basket case build SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648557

10-16-2018, 10:20 PM	#7
ThreeQuarter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Texan in Iowa Posts: 2,522	Re: WTB Front Drum Spindles Thanks for posting those good pics, zicc, I really appreciate it. Am I seeing a fair amount of wear under the inner race? Maybe my spindles aren’t as bad as I thought? I’d like to start fresh with new metal but I can’t seem to find any new or unworn drum spindles. Sorry to be so picky but I don’t think those would get me where I want to be. Posted via Mobile Device

11-08-2018, 11:07 PM	#9
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,367	Re: WTB Front Drum Spindles Did you find some spindles? I have mine off now. I can get pics if you are still looking __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

11-13-2018, 10:08 PM	#10
ThreeQuarter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Texan in Iowa Posts: 2,522	Re: WTB Front Drum Spindles Sure, I'm still looking for some with as little wear as I can find. Shoot me some pictures of them, especially the bottom of the spindles where they rest in the inner races. __________________ Ben '68 Chevy C10 Custom LWB 327/TH400 2nd owner '16 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Dblcab 4wd 5.3

11-13-2018, 10:14 PM	#11
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,367	Re: WTB Front Drum Spindles I will try to get some pics tomorrow after work __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

11-14-2018, 06:39 PM	#12
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,367	Re: WTB Front Drum Spindles Mine have some wear also, I measured the bearing mating surface with a digital caliper and it measured 1.382". Realistically, I don't think you will find any without wear unless you can find NOS. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

11-14-2018, 06:42 PM	#13
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,367	Re: WTB Front Drum Spindles The bearing ID is 1.375" so my spindles have about .007" wear. The bearing still fit good on the spindle with no measurable side play. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

11-15-2018, 07:50 PM	#14
panhead59 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vinton, Va. Posts: 493	Re: WTB Front Drum Spindles To bad u r not closer. I recently went with drop spindles and disc brakes on my 68 so i have it all. Spindles, brakes, drums, heck even wheels. Can't even give em away ! Somebody come get these parts- free. __________________ "You are not forgotten" USMC 75-79 (Aviation Ordnance Tech- F-4 Phantom) 1959 H-D Panhead. Owned since 1978. Currently with son in Lawton, OK. 1968 Chevy Custom SWB pick up. Fleetside. Lowered 4/6. Totally refurbished. 1966 Pontiac GTO. 4 speed. Saved original 389. Now has slightly built 455 engine. 355 rear gears. Very fun to drive !

11-15-2018, 10:39 PM	#15
tjc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: burlington,iowa Posts: 439	Re: WTB Front Drum Spindles I live in Burlington, IA. I can check mine this weekend. __________________ Tom in Iowa 68 L88 C10 68 4x4 C10 soon

11-15-2018, 10:52 PM	#16
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,656	Re: WTB Front Drum Spindles - I don't know where you are in Iowa but I have a couple of complete front x-members. I have never checked out any of the parts on them. I would also have to check and see if they are 1/2 or 3/4. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -



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11-16-2018, 05:06 PM	#17
57Suburb Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 308	Re: WTB Front Drum Spindles I have a set I just took of my 67. Truck has 86k actual miles, and I'm in Iowa. __________________ 1972 C30 Grain Hauler, 350/400 1967 1500 GMC Stepside SWB, In Transformation Process 1967 RS/SS Camaro 350/TKO600

11-17-2018, 03:35 PM	#19
ThreeQuarter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Texan in Iowa Posts: 2,522	Re: WTB Front Drum Spindles Thanks for the responses! 70STOVEBOLT, thanks for checking. As best I can tell, 1.375" is what an unworn spindle measures. Inside of the inner race will naturally measure a hair more. Can you confirm that is the measurement vertically across the spindle (since the wear would happen on the bottom)? If so, send me some pics and a price? 57Suburb, I'm definitely interested in some low-mile spindles that I can pick up myself. Pics & price? LockDoc and tjc, until I find a good pair of spindles I'll still be in the market. Let me know if you find you have some good ones. __________________ Ben '68 Chevy C10 Custom LWB 327/TH400 2nd owner '16 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Dblcab 4wd 5.3

11-17-2018, 11:21 PM	#20
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,367	Re: WTB Front Drum Spindles I will check on Monday and get back to you. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

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