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48 chevy coupe front hubs

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by roachba, Oct 13, 2012.

  1. roachba
    Joined: Oct 12, 2012
    Posts: 5

    roachba
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    Hey guys my 48 chevy coupe has a 5 bolt nove rearend and 6 bolt front what year did they go to 5 bolt and what years will interchange, like to go to just 5 bolt :confused:
     
  2. T tyme
    Joined: Jan 31, 2006
    Posts: 47

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    When I had my 42 chevy years ago .I used 52 chevy front hubs, the wheel bearing are the sames from 38 to 53. hope this helps.
     
  3. roachba
    Joined: Oct 12, 2012
    Posts: 5

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    Yes it does, I know I want to go to 5 bolt front just not sure if I want to go disc brake conversion or like you said 52 hubs and drums.
     
  4. chubbie
    Joined: Jan 14, 2009
    Posts: 2,336

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    you can always go to disk brakes, think its 1949-54 car hubs and drums. wash out the old grease use the old bearings and "seals" set up your brakes and your' good to go
     

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