finally got some time to work on the 54.Anyone know where a guy can find a kingpin kit for it?Does a 54 chevy kit work or a 54 chiefton.I found both on ebat but not sure what works for a canadian pontiac.
bob53 said
Sep 25, 2010
Try these guys click ask for Norm, he should be able to help you out.
Fitz said
Sep 25, 2010
On a 53-54 canadian Pontiac, the Chevy kingpin kit work perfectly, but you can't interchange some parts on the steer axle like the lower A arm and the main axle (unless you cut and weld the engine support) from a Chevy one.
Don't use the kingpin kit from a US Pontiac model.
Also, you can use the Chevy center link bushing kit, it's the same as canadian Pontiac of the same year.
IF you need picture of the steer axle rebuild let me know.
Fitz.
hwscowboy said
Oct 4, 2010
ok a silly queation,does the model matter.I have found them for 210's,150's i would like to get them on the way soon.Also any one know where i can find e-brake cables for my 54.
1954 Ken said
Oct 4, 2010
Good question. Im actually just pulling off my e brake cables. They need to be replaced. Ill let you know what I find....
Another thing im going to be needing are the Engine mounts. I still have to look up just what is involved in changing them
hwscowboy wrote:
ok a silly queation,does the model matter.I have found them for 210's,150's i would like to get them on the way soon.Also any one know where i can find e-brake cables for my 54.
Fitz said
Oct 4, 2010
For the kingpin, no matters the chevy model. For the e-brake cable "chevy's of the 40's" have them and it look really close to the original.
For the engine mount, the front one is pure Pontiac, you can use the US model one, on side near the bell housing use the engine mount from a 46 chevrolet from "chevy's of the 40's" also.
Fitz
hwscowboy said
Oct 5, 2010
i have seen the cables on chevs of the forties as well,i've checked on ebay but not much luck there.As for the engine mounts the front you can find on ebay easy,the rears are there to but look under 39-45 chevy.thats how i found mine i ended up buying 4 so i had a spare set,they are different from side to side.trw 2004 is the part # on mine.
1954 Ken said
Oct 5, 2010
Where is this "Chevys of the 40's" Fitz?
Fitz wrote:
For the kingpin, no matters the chevy model. For the e-brake cable "chevy's of the 40's" have them and it look really close to the original.
For the engine mount, the front one is pure Pontiac, you can use the US model one, on side near the bell housing use the engine mount from a 46 chevrolet from "chevy's of the 40's" also.
-- Edited by bob53 on Tuesday 5th of October 2010 07:20:47 AM
1954 Ken said
Oct 6, 2010
Before I start hitting the internet for places in the states, im going to look a little more locally, like with that Norm from Mid Canada Suspension. I called today and hes closed Wed and Thurs. Ill try again Friday. With my carb still being about 2 weeks away from being done, I have a little time to play.
Don't use the kingpin kit from a US Pontiac model.
Also, you can use the Chevy center link bushing kit, it's the same as canadian Pontiac of the same year.
IF you need picture of the steer axle rebuild let me know.
Fitz.
For the engine mount, the front one is pure Pontiac, you can use the US model one, on side near the bell housing use the engine mount from a 46 chevrolet from "chevy's of the 40's" also.
Fitz
Chevys of the 40's
Bob
-- Edited by bob53 on Tuesday 5th of October 2010 07:20:47 AM