Recent content by bigjune62

Well, I ended taking the housing to a local shop and it is in the process of being shortened, I also ended up ordering both rear axles. So the rear end should be in great condition with new ring / pinion, carrier and pinion bearings/ seals and new axle bearings. I'm having the rear housing and...

Thank you all so much for the info, I'll check my local resources and post the results!:cool: Junior

Thank you and you're right, I pulled the rear axle out of the car this morning and the splines are approx. 1/2" short , but there is enough material (raised) to lengthen (make sense?) the splines and with a lathe, machine an inch off each axle end. Hopefully I will be able to find a local...

Power windows If you don't mind me asking, what power window set up did you use, and were the switches big enough to cover the window crank holes? Thank you. Junior

I appreciate the info, Thank you! Junior

What companies manufacture these pieces? Junior

i tried the search function with no luck, so i thought i'd post here. i want to have the rear axle shortened 1" on each side and i would like to know if the axle spline are long enough to do this, i know i'd have to machine an inch off each one, i'm not worried about the housing, because i can...

Could someone advise me on the proper finishes/colors for the hood hinges/ hood latch assembly, hood release assembly, brake booster and alt/gen upper adjustment bracket? This is for a '62 impala 283 pg convertible. Thanks in advance Junior

try www.abspowerbrake.com, they claim to make a kit that does not change the offset at least on the 58-64, i just checked, and they do make a kit also, for your car.

you guys need to have an open mind, lowriders may not be your style, but at least they have the enthusiasm for classic chevy's, yes they may install hydraulic or air systems, but so do hot rodders, i like cars, be it domestic, imports or whatever, and i appreciate the work and detail all...

I need a little info/help, I'm getting ready to rebuild the front and rear suspensions (as well as the brakes) on my '62 convertible ,My question is if the polygraphite bushings are worth instaling? Is there a noise/squeaking issue? or should i stick with the rubber pieces? while it's apart, all...

thank you thank you all for the info. i will order one from summit racing i've always had good luck with them. now to figure how to wire it up. i 'm not sure how to wire it with the regulator for the generator, i'd like to make it look as stock as possible and try to figure a way to wire it up...

Hey Guys, I'm trying to get some info. I found a company that makes an alternator that looks and mounts like my original generator, but i'm having difficulty finding where to get one. I've gone to the website and either i'm not seeing it or it's not listed where to get one. any help would be...

hello all ! i'm a mere rookie to this forum, but i've been reading the posts here and can see there are a lot of knowledgeable people here, i currently own 2 '62's one is a hardtop ss, the other a convertible. the hardtop is a long term project, and i just bought the convertible in november...