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Alss
03-06-2005, 04:15 AM
Found these on the Bay..are they correct for a 70 Duece? Thought it may be of interest for someone here.

ALbert

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayIS...430694&rd=1 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33592&item=7958430 694&rd=1)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayIS...433328&rd=1 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33592&item=7958433 328&rd=1)

and of course I have put this in the wrong place again http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

JRSully
03-06-2005, 04:48 AM
Those sway bar links are NOT correct for a 70 Nova with F41 suspension, originals have the bottom bolt (where it attaches to the bar) at the bottom,not the side like the Ebay items, originals are also straighter. SULLY

bilede
03-06-2005, 04:56 AM
Here is a link to the pics I just posted with the correct link..

70 deuce sway bar pic (http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/126428/an/0/page/0#126428)

Alss
03-06-2005, 04:52 PM
I know nothing about them..just trying to help out..the knowledge here is second to none.

ALbert

CamarosRus
03-06-2005, 09:40 PM
EBAY auction another example of seller Ed S providing inaccurate info (aka Lying)
Chuck Sharin

YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY
03-07-2005, 07:07 PM
We have pics of the two types of vertical bars in the deuce book. Both will work, but the shorter ones will sometimes rub the diff cover if air shocks are installed.

The main debate over the years has centered on the finish of the bars. Most cars are restored to match the front bar, ie; the sway bar is natural and the verticals are black. However, on the NOS setup I found several years ago, the colors were the opposite, so I restored mine to match. I have seen plenty of original deuces, and the rear area is either too dirty, rusted, rattle-canned black (or white), or the bar is missing entirely. So, at this time we don't conclusively know the finish on the bars.

Also, the lower spring mounting plates with the special ear for the F41 cars is still available from GM, but it is different than the originals.

mnyenko
03-08-2005, 12:35 AM
Marlin,
Do you know the part numbers for the mounting plates? Earl

YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY
03-08-2005, 02:00 AM
#3983073 & #3983074, They are left and right, and can't be swapped - read, I tried and learned http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Also, when installing the small bracket to the mounting plate (also available #3983075; superceded #3913863) along with the bushing (also available #481432) use the correct sized bolts - 5/16" I believe. I tried using 3/8", which will fit in the holes, however the last bolt installed will break when you tighten them. I don't really know why, but after breaking 3 of them, I figured the bolt was torqued into the hole and I was simply pulling the heads off!

Supercar_Kid
03-08-2005, 03:04 AM
Tommy K, you out there? What's the finish look like on your unrestored Wallace Deuce sway bar? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY
03-08-2005, 05:01 PM
I'll scan a pic of his a/t deuce sway bar. Very cool car btw, can't wait to see it again.

YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY
03-08-2005, 05:06 PM
Pic. Can't tell the finishes, even in person.

TOM K
03-08-2005, 05:08 PM
I will check out the sway bars on both cars, the 4 speed
& the auto ( Wallace Car ) tonight. Tom K

TOM K
03-09-2005, 06:22 AM
The 4 speed car has been painted black. The Automatic
car (Wallace car) has been undercoated, hard to tell, but
it does look like the vertical bars could be natural. The
sway bar has to much undercoat to tell. Tom K.

Mr70
03-09-2005, 06:51 AM
What Dealer/State did your 4 speed car sell new at?

TOM K
03-09-2005, 07:09 AM
SAM LEMAN CHEVROLET,
ROANOKE, ILLINOIS

bilede
03-09-2005, 06:51 PM
The three bars I have all don't appear to be painted, mostly just dirty natural appearance. One, off a 73 nova ss still has not seen much of the elements and retains some paint stripes in blue and possibly green as I recall but not painted overall.