1966 C10 Drumbrake Spindle damage - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Nils · 07-06-2016, 08:57 AM

Hello Guyes,
i restore my 1966 Chevy c10 and put my Spindle out of the Rotor and see some scratches on the Spindle Shaft. Now i am a little bit afraid because i dont wand to take this Spindles back if it could maybe break.
I am searching for some new Spindles, but i only found some for Disc Brake Set up. I need some Spindles for the Drum Brake Set up. I think about to change with disc brake in the front, but then i need a set of new Wheels, because the Calipers dont fit with the old 6 Lug Wheels of my Truck. Its to expensive for me now. I the Future maybe in 2-3 Years its ok.
What do you think about my Spidles ? Where can a buy some new Spindles for my Drum Brake Set up with the old backplate ?

Thank you all verry much.

Greetings from Germany

Nils

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Nils · 07-06-2016, 09:06 AM

Maybe the danage is not to bad on the Spindle ????

vin63 · 07-06-2016, 09:24 AM

The areas that the inner bearing races contact look fine.

chevy_mike · 07-06-2016, 11:21 AM

You should be fine. That's not too bad and the areas where the bearing races go look to be in good shape.

scoot_mcgrute · 07-06-2016, 12:25 PM

It looks like the threaded section was welded to the rest of the spindle. I wouldn't be concerned with the scratches on the taper, they look like tooling marks from it being machined on a lathe and the tool chattering. What looks like a weld is a little concerning though. If it has been welded, you never know how long it will last since that piece is heat treated and weld doesn't stick that well.

Nils · 07-09-2016, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by scoot_mcgrute

It looks like the threaded section was welded to the rest of the spindle. I wouldn't be concerned with the scratches on the taper, they look like tooling marks from it being machined on a lathe and the tool chattering. What looks like a weld is a little concerning though. If it has been welded, you never know how long it will last since that piece is heat treated and weld doesn't stick that well.

I dont think that the Spindle is welded. In real it looks a little bit different.
Thank you all verry much for your answers.

vince1 · 07-09-2016, 05:41 PM

Well if you wanted to be sure you could sand down the roughed up areas with emery cloth finishing up with about 400 grit, check for cracks with a 10X magnifier or if you want to throw some money at them have them magna-fluxed followed by shot peening. For shot peening you would want to protect the machined finishes with a rubber tape.

Much easier to find a spare set.

**Captainfab** · 07-10-2016, 12:17 AM

I agree that the spindle looks fine. You might smooth it up a little with some fine sandpaper, but I think it will be fine.

**Captainfab** · 07-10-2016, 12:18 AM

That's not quite so easy in Germany.

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Originally Posted by vince1

Much easier to find a spare set.

Nils · 07-10-2016, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

That's not quite so easy in Germany.

Yes thats right.

07-06-2016, 08:57 AM	#1
Nils Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Hameln / Germany Posts: 104	1966 C10 Drumbrake Spindle damage Hello Guyes, i restore my 1966 Chevy c10 and put my Spindle out of the Rotor and see some scratches on the Spindle Shaft. Now i am a little bit afraid because i dont wand to take this Spindles back if it could maybe break. I am searching for some new Spindles, but i only found some for Disc Brake Set up. I need some Spindles for the Drum Brake Set up. I think about to change with disc brake in the front, but then i need a set of new Wheels, because the Calipers dont fit with the old 6 Lug Wheels of my Truck. Its to expensive for me now. I the Future maybe in 2-3 Years its ok. What do you think about my Spidles ? Where can a buy some new Spindles for my Drum Brake Set up with the old backplate ? Thank you all verry much. Greetings from Germany Nils Attached Images

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Nils Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Hameln / Germany Posts: 104	Re: 1966 C10 Drumbrake Spindle damage Maybe the danage is not to bad on the Spindle ????

07-06-2016, 09:24 AM	#7
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,261	Re: 1966 C10 Drumbrake Spindle damage The areas that the inner bearing races contact look fine. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

07-06-2016, 11:21 AM	#8
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: 1966 C10 Drumbrake Spindle damage You should be fine. That's not too bad and the areas where the bearing races go look to be in good shape. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

07-06-2016, 12:25 PM	#9
scoot_mcgrute Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Tigard, Or Posts: 503	Re: 1966 C10 Drumbrake Spindle damage It looks like the threaded section was welded to the rest of the spindle. I wouldn't be concerned with the scratches on the taper, they look like tooling marks from it being machined on a lathe and the tool chattering. What looks like a weld is a little concerning though. If it has been welded, you never know how long it will last since that piece is heat treated and weld doesn't stick that well. __________________ 1966 Army Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691778

07-09-2016, 05:41 PM	#11
vince1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,166	Re: 1966 C10 Drumbrake Spindle damage Well if you wanted to be sure you could sand down the roughed up areas with emery cloth finishing up with about 400 grit, check for cracks with a 10X magnifier or if you want to throw some money at them have them magna-fluxed followed by shot peening. For shot peening you would want to protect the machined finishes with a rubber tape. Much easier to find a spare set.

07-10-2016, 12:17 AM	#12
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: 1966 C10 Drumbrake Spindle damage I agree that the spindle looks fine. You might smooth it up a little with some fine sandpaper, but I think it will be fine. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE



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