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biffidum
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 Posted: Sat Sep 07, 2024 7:03 am Post subject: Any front beams suitable for a '69 SB out there in Ontario Can? |
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I am looking for a replacement front axle beam for my '69 SB. I thought I would post this to see what was out there. I'm located in Ontario Canada so shipping is $$$ for all the beams I found in the Classified section.
I might just be manufacturing a replacement if I can't find a good one soon. Can't be that hard.... famous last words  |
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Tram
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Location: Northwest of Normal
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| Posted: Sat Sep 07, 2024 11:51 am Post subject: Re: Any front beams suitable for a '69 SB out there in Ontario Can? |
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Any Type 3 beam will work- no need for it to be a 69.
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GjMan
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| Posted: Sat Sep 07, 2024 12:08 pm Post subject: Re: Any front beams suitable for a '69 SB out there in Ontario Can? |
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| Can you repair your front beam? Replacement parts show up pretty regularly on the Classifieds. |
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Bobnotch
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| Posted: Sat Sep 07, 2024 1:00 pm Post subject: Re: Any front beams suitable for a '69 SB out there in Ontario Can? |
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I think I've got a good type 3 beam (from Texas) out in the shed. I'm across the river from Sarnia, Ontario if it's any help. Don't know what it's worth, but it doesn't have the spindles or ball joints on it (it's a bare beam).
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eyetzr 
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Joined: October 09, 2013
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Location: Toronto, Ontario. Canada
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| Posted: Sat Sep 07, 2024 3:11 pm Post subject: Re: Any front beams suitable for a '69 SB out there in Ontario Can? |
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Got a type 1 conversion narrowed if interested.
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I think he meant "rare", as in "not well-done" |
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eyetzr
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| Posted: Sat Sep 07, 2024 3:12 pm Post subject: Re: Any front beams suitable for a '69 SB out there in Ontario Can? |
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Pm me if interested. No plans to ship, so pick up only....
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I think he meant "rare", as in "not well-done" |
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biffidum
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Location: ON, CAN
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| Posted: Sat Sep 07, 2024 7:58 pm Post subject: Re: Any front beams suitable for a '69 SB out there in Ontario Can? |
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| Great, thanks guys. I'll chat with eyetzr about the narrowed beam and get back to you Bob. Cheers. |
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biffidum
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| Posted: Sat Sep 07, 2024 8:07 pm Post subject: Re: Any front beams suitable for a '69 SB out there in Ontario Can? |
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| Can you repair your front beam? Replacement parts show up pretty regularly on the Classifieds. |
The shock tower and spline retaining plate are rotten and collapsed. One option would be to cut them off and make new solid plates to weld on. Another option would be to make a completely new beam from tube stock and plates... which is definitely possible, but loads of work, particularly with the bearings and such. |
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