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body bushings where to find?
i know this should be in body shop link but i fig id get an answer for this quicker here and ill delete thread afterwards.
have 68 lemans convert. i need all the body mounting to frame bushings- anybody kno where to find good ones prefer polys. i called energy suspension they said they do not make them and are different than the chevy a body ones. they said the chevys do not fit the pontiacs ?? i do not want solid bushings let me know where to get if anybody has done these Thanks a lot
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1968 LeMans Convertible - 462 w hydo roller comp cam forged flat tops- 6x-4 heads- performer intake - 800 cfm QJ- edelbrock 110 gph mech fuel pump- 4 row copper rad- followed by a Th400 w/2300rpm stall then a nodular 10 bolt posi w 3:90 gears ( need 3:55 bad |
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It might be that the bushings themselves are different from Chevy. More likely, Pontiac uses a different number of bushings, potentially in different locations.
I'd check NAPA for the part numbers of OEM-style rubber bushings, to see if they cross to the Chevy platform. If they do, you could order the Polyurethane Chevy bushings--and just be careful about which bushings go where on the Pontiac. For the record, I used the "convertible" kit on my El Camino. I was able to install extra "bolted-in" bushings in place of unsecured ones due to having extras in the kit. http://www.chevelles.com/techref/body_bushings.html |
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Thx - I actually ran across ur write up that you posted the link to yesterday great write up those cages look like a pita to deal with.
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1968 LeMans Convertible - 462 w hydo roller comp cam forged flat tops- 6x-4 heads- performer intake - 800 cfm QJ- edelbrock 110 gph mech fuel pump- 4 row copper rad- followed by a Th400 w/2300rpm stall then a nodular 10 bolt posi w 3:90 gears ( need 3:55 bad |
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On carpartsdiscount the 68 chevelle ss convert and 68 lemans convert show up as same part number.
https://www.carpartsdiscount.com/cat...html?3594=1930 https://www.carpartsdiscount.com/cat...html?3594=1930 I wonder why the rep at energy suspension said they are different? Mayb Monday ill call back and try n get different guy.
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1968 LeMans Convertible - 462 w hydo roller comp cam forged flat tops- 6x-4 heads- performer intake - 800 cfm QJ- edelbrock 110 gph mech fuel pump- 4 row copper rad- followed by a Th400 w/2300rpm stall then a nodular 10 bolt posi w 3:90 gears ( need 3:55 bad |
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Carpartsdiscount site ( https://www.carpartsdiscount.com/cat...html?3594=1930 ) shows the body bushings for the 65 gto also fits 64-67 chevelle/Malibu. Just pointing it out.
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Thanks I think the energys will work I'm going to just order them and check it out. I'll post up if it fits when I getm in
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1968 LeMans Convertible - 462 w hydo roller comp cam forged flat tops- 6x-4 heads- performer intake - 800 cfm QJ- edelbrock 110 gph mech fuel pump- 4 row copper rad- followed by a Th400 w/2300rpm stall then a nodular 10 bolt posi w 3:90 gears ( need 3:55 bad |
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Not the same car, mine being a Firebird, but I got my urethane bushings from JC Whitney. They are forever having 20% off sales and free shipping. I ended up getting them significantly cheaper than competitors. If you find out which bushings fit for sure it might be worth looking into.
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I just dropped my 68 hardtop down on the energy suspension a body kit . Worked just fine . I had to order their supplemental kit that came with a few extra bushings that chevelles apparently didn't have . This may be what you need for a convertible . The core support bushings however will not work . The diameter is too big and you'll have to use rubber .
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yeah heard the converts have 14 mounts as opposed to the 12 hardtops have
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1968 LeMans Convertible - 462 w hydo roller comp cam forged flat tops- 6x-4 heads- performer intake - 800 cfm QJ- edelbrock 110 gph mech fuel pump- 4 row copper rad- followed by a Th400 w/2300rpm stall then a nodular 10 bolt posi w 3:90 gears ( need 3:55 bad |
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@locomotive - do you by chance have the part numbers from both kits?
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1968 LeMans Convertible - 462 w hydo roller comp cam forged flat tops- 6x-4 heads- performer intake - 800 cfm QJ- edelbrock 110 gph mech fuel pump- 4 row copper rad- followed by a Th400 w/2300rpm stall then a nodular 10 bolt posi w 3:90 gears ( need 3:55 bad |
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Energy suspension #3.4170 for 68-72 chevelle , extra mount kit #3.4171 . This is for the black bushings , they also have red . I'm not sure if they have a dedicated convertible kit ? It's a nice kit and comes with sleeves . I was disappointed about the core support though . I know guys that have used these on a 72 chevelle & 68 Camaro and the results were great . Better stability and all that harsh ride more noise and rattles etc is b.s.
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Awesome thx a lot I'm going to give them a shot I saw they did have a convert kit so I'm going to compare them thx
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1968 LeMans Convertible - 462 w hydo roller comp cam forged flat tops- 6x-4 heads- performer intake - 800 cfm QJ- edelbrock 110 gph mech fuel pump- 4 row copper rad- followed by a Th400 w/2300rpm stall then a nodular 10 bolt posi w 3:90 gears ( need 3:55 bad |
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Hope it works out , good luck !
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