who has original type rivited upper ball joints

[svtrich]

same as above
                 Rich

[BillG]

I still have my original ball joints.  I'm sure many others do too.  They are rivited.

[another kurt s]

I am also curious where to get original style front end rebuild kits.  I am in the process of rebuilding my subframe and front end and wonder what kit is most original.  any suggestions?

[svtrich]

I talked to Jim at Heartbeatcity.he said he has original type ball joints that will use rivets.MADE IN TURKEY?? I think I will pass.if my well falls over because of the ball joint.that wont be cool    I might just use ac delco stuff and see how it goes.
                         

[another kurt s]

Thanks, I see many companies that sell complete rebuild kits for front ends.  My guess is that any of them could be riveted instead of bolted, I could be wrong though.  I would like to buy a full rebuild kit that has the proper look of original.  Anyone use a kit that looked correct regardless of rivets?  Can you buy the rivets seperately?

[JohnZ]

You might want to talk to Brian at Bair's in Linesville, PA, (814) 683-4223; they have been riveting '63-'82 Corvette upper and lower ball joints for decades, and may have a line on where to get ball joints with the rivet-sized holes in them.

[svtrich]

I called Bairs,the ball joints that they use are made by Dana.he couldnt help for Camaro ball joints.
                     Richard

[another kurt s]

Has anybody had any luck with the complete kits like classic industries, Kanter, etc?  Any suggestions as to which looks most like original?  I realize they are bolt on ball joints but I want to rebuild my complete front suspension and subframe and none of my research has yielded a preferred brand. 

[Indy 69]

TRW and Moog are 2 of the more popular suspension component companies, their products are good quality.  You may find that some of the chassis mount bushings are still available from GM.

[jbracefan1977]

moog bushings also makes a replacement

[Mark]

Heres an ancient discussion on Yenkos.net about riveted ball Joints, sizes of the rivets and heads, suppliers etc.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB10&Number=174017&Searchpage=1&Main=173929&Words=rivets&topic=&Search=true#Post174017

[jmcbeth]

Rich,

I suggest you contact Jerry MacNiesh or Ken Lucas. They both install original style riveted ball joints that are accepted by concours judges.

[svtrich]

Im not looking to install the rivets.Im looking for correct looking ball joints for a 69