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Old 07-14-2012, 12:51 AM   #1
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Smile 1954 belair front suspension help

I'm pretty new to the hamb I recently bought a 54 belair and want to start assembling front suspension but looks very confusing is there any links on here as far as how to assemble front end? Thanks in advance also the uprights were done by buffalo enterprises when previous owner had it any info on that company would be appreciated.
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Old 07-14-2012, 01:28 AM   #2
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Default Re: 1954 belair front suspension help

Try this
chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/shop/1949_53/index.htm
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Old 07-14-2012, 02:38 AM   #3
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http://www.inliners.org/buffalo/index.htm
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Old 07-14-2012, 05:20 AM   #4
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Default Re: 1954 belair front suspension help

Easy day!! Here is a link to a post on Chevytalk.com ond rebuilding the front end. Todd
http://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/sh.../post/new/#NEW
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Old 07-14-2012, 10:50 AM   #5
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Default Re: 1954 belair front suspension help

Thanks for the links an help it seems alot easier now that i can tell how it assembles, looks like im missing some parts hubs and backing plates.
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Old 07-15-2012, 10:41 AM   #6
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Default Re: 1954 belair front suspension help

I have a set of back plates & hubs. If you need the let me know, where are you located ? (818)492-0780 Frank
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Old 07-15-2012, 10:54 AM   #7
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Default Re: 1954 belair front suspension help

Well, if you don't have hubs and backing plates, it's the perfect time to do a disc brake swap! Get some Malibu hubs and an adapter kit and you're laughin'!
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Old 07-15-2012, 11:13 AM   #8
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Default Re: 1954 belair front suspension help

But can i run my original wheels with disc brakes??
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Old 07-15-2012, 11:25 AM   #9
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Default Re: 1954 belair front suspension help

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But can i run my original wheels with disc brakes??
You can with at least some of the kits. I have a discs brakes that I belive came from Classic Performance Parts and am running my stock wheels.
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Old 07-15-2012, 11:30 AM   #10
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I have a set of back plates & hubs. If you need the let me know, where are you located ? (818)492-0780 Frank
Im in nor cal, whats the price?
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Old 07-16-2012, 06:50 PM   #11
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ok, give me a call (818)492-0780 Frank
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