what parts am i missing i have a 47 chevy car that has no front tires on it..the suspension is there but i have this shaft that has threads on the end of it i am unsure what it is called? i am missing the part that has the wheel studs on it also.. i am wanting to get the missing parts so i can get some tires on the car..please excuse my poor description
the "HUB" is the part with the wheel studs on it..that along with bearings will get it rolling but not stopping.
You need the hubs, bearings, possibly backing plates, drums, etc. You need a parts car or parts from a complete assembly. Digging up individual parts from multiple sources will be a pain in the butt. Your also gonna need new brake parts at least. Seeing as how your spindles (shaft that has threads on the end of it) have been exposed to the elements and potential impact damage for who knows how long, I'd be wary of using them without having someone who KNOWS cars give them a good look over at least... Perhaps it would be a good idea to actually pass this job on to that person instead of trying it yourself. Watch and learn! This is your brake and steering system...plus its old to start with. You HAVE to make sure its right!
The part with the threads on it is the spindle. Make sure the threads are good and will accept the castle nut that retains the bearing washer. A cotter key is ESSENTIAL!. Do yourself a big favor and pick up a shop manual for your car. It will have pix of what you need and proceedures on how to put it all together (repacking wheel bearings). Good luck!
im not planning on driving it this way the car has no motor as of now i am just wanting to get it so i can roll it around right now it is sitting in a field
is it possible to get hubs from another vehicle to work or do they make spindles i could switch over so i could use parts from something else?
If you're thinking about upgrading the brakes to discs (not a bad idea, safetywise), now would be a good time to buy the kit to do it. Larry T
i did plan on upgrading down the road but if its going to be hard to get tires on it this way maybe i will have 2 do it sooner than planned..i have a s10 that i was told i could use the clip off of or i could go with mustang 2 any opinions on this?
Those 2 options need to be done in a shop ,welding needed. 41-54 hubs and drums will fit to make a roller out of it. May be quicker cheaper to get a tow truck to drag it home.
My Hollander shows that these hubs fit your 47. 39-40 Chevy passenger car with knee action front suspension 40-42 Chevy sedan delivery 41-48 passenger car Also a side note says that these fit. 29-50 1/2 ton Chevy truck 37-42 3/4-1 ton Chevy truck 36-50 GMC 1/2 ton truck 39-42 GMC AC and CC series 152 truck These brake drums are said to fit your 47 36-48 Chevy passenger car with knee action suspension Hope this helps you out.
check out.... www.chevsofthe40s.com ....they have everything youll need... a shop manual is a great idea!
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