New member with a wheel hub issue - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

flushdrew · 10-23-2012, 08:29 PM

Hello all, this place is amazing, full of great builds and very talented builders.
I am just getting started in this process, with a 1970 CST 10 4x2 LWB, and I have already gotten a ton of help just reading through everyone's build threads.

Here's my question.
The PO of my truck ran the front driver side wheel with just 5 of 6 lug studs for however long and the wheel hub and brake drum were basically fused. When I was installing the new stud, I found the reason there was no stud in it. The hole was way rounded out, to the point the new stud just slips in and out.

Is there a repair method for this? Or are there replacements available? I have called all the local parts stores. The local salvage hard doesn't have anything older than 85, and I haven't had much luck finding one online.
Where should I look?

Thanks in advance!
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PanelDeland · 10-23-2012, 09:24 PM

You can look on the classifieds.Someone surely has one.If you're doing drums,I have one but shipping might be high.PM me if you dont find one.

Secret Squirrel · 10-23-2012, 09:29 PM

I just looked into shipping 30 lbs from California to Louisiana for about $35, bulk ups. I was surprised it was so cheap.

GRX · 10-23-2012, 09:33 PM

Replaced a lot of wheel studs in the shop. Back in the day we had access to studs with over-sized shoulders for this purpose. Drill over size, press in the stud, and swedge in the press to hold it in. Not sure of availability now. Like was said above, a replacement hub and drum may be your best option.

flushdrew · 10-24-2012, 10:39 AM

GRX, i looked for studs with a larger shoulder, and got the one with the biggest shoulder the local parts shop had...

PanelDeland - pm sent.

thanks guys. i'm absolutely loving this place, and my project so far. i'd be on the road with it, if i could get this issue resolved.

PanelDeland · 10-25-2012, 08:03 PM

flushdrew,If you subscribe to the board,I'll give you the hub.PM me your shipping address.I don't know what shipping will be but we can work it out.

**LockDoc** · 10-25-2012, 09:19 PM

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I don't know how far away this guy is but it looks like he may have some parts or he may know where you can get some.

http://grandisland.craigslist.org/cto/3338720833.html

I would find it hard to believe that you couldn't find a hub in your area....

LockDoc

10-23-2012, 08:29 PM	#1
flushdrew Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Grand Island, Nebraska Posts: 22	New member with a wheel hub issue Hello all, this place is amazing, full of great builds and very talented builders. I am just getting started in this process, with a 1970 CST 10 4x2 LWB, and I have already gotten a ton of help just reading through everyone's build threads. Here's my question. The PO of my truck ran the front driver side wheel with just 5 of 6 lug studs for however long and the wheel hub and brake drum were basically fused. When I was installing the new stud, I found the reason there was no stud in it. The hole was way rounded out, to the point the new stud just slips in and out. Is there a repair method for this? Or are there replacements available? I have called all the local parts stores. The local salvage hard doesn't have anything older than 85, and I haven't had much luck finding one online. Where should I look? Thanks in advance! Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by flushdrew; 10-23-2012 at 08:45 PM.

10-23-2012, 09:24 PM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: New member with a wheel hub issue You can look on the classifieds.Someone surely has one.If you're doing drums,I have one but shipping might be high.PM me if you dont find one. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

10-23-2012, 09:29 PM	#3
Secret Squirrel Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cheyenne Wy Posts: 208	Re: New member with a wheel hub issue I just looked into shipping 30 lbs from California to Louisiana for about $35, bulk ups. I was surprised it was so cheap. __________________ ________________________ 72 Olds Cutlass w/442 option 69 C-10 Short Bed Fleet 1960 Biscayne Wagon/El Camino 1995 YJ 4.0 SOA SYE on 35s 01 Excursion Limited 7.3 PSD 06 Suzuki DRZ 400S

10-23-2012, 09:33 PM	#4
GRX Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,937	Re: New member with a wheel hub issue Replaced a lot of wheel studs in the shop. Back in the day we had access to studs with over-sized shoulders for this purpose. Drill over size, press in the stud, and swedge in the press to hold it in. Not sure of availability now. Like was said above, a replacement hub and drum may be your best option. __________________ 1969 c-10 Step Side Long Bed. I-6 250cid = = 1969 Pontiac GTO hard top. 400, 4-speed.

10-24-2012, 10:39 AM	#5
flushdrew Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Grand Island, Nebraska Posts: 22	Re: New member with a wheel hub issue GRX, i looked for studs with a larger shoulder, and got the one with the biggest shoulder the local parts shop had... PanelDeland - pm sent. thanks guys. i'm absolutely loving this place, and my project so far. i'd be on the road with it, if i could get this issue resolved.

10-25-2012, 08:03 PM	#6
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: New member with a wheel hub issue flushdrew,If you subscribe to the board,I'll give you the hub.PM me your shipping address.I don't know what shipping will be but we can work it out. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

10-25-2012, 09:19 PM	#7
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,772	Re: New member with a wheel hub issue - I don't know how far away this guy is but it looks like he may have some parts or he may know where you can get some. http://grandisland.craigslist.org/cto/3338720833.html I would find it hard to believe that you couldn't find a hub in your area.... 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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