WTB upper ball joints

**SS427** · #1 10-11-2005, 06:32 PM

I need a set of NOS upper ball joints for a 1970 Chevelle and need them soon. No reasonable offer refused, I just need them soon. Any help appreciated. Rick

**chads454Ls6** · #2 10-11-2005, 08:57 PM

Rick,might help if you list the part #s,let me know what they are as i might have a set.

**SS427** · #3 10-11-2005, 09:14 PM

Duh! I don't have my boxes with me but I believe they are part #3848048.

**SS427** · #4 10-14-2005, 07:13 PM

Thanks for all the responses, not only did a friend come through with a very fair price but I also located some complete sets of upper and lowers that were very reasonable as well so I should be set for a few more cars. Thanks to all who responded.
Rick

CamarosRus · #5 10-14-2005, 08:05 PM

Ric, Would you share where YOU buy the correct rivets and Specifically how one goes about installing them ??????

Thanks, Chuck S

**SS427** · #6 10-14-2005, 08:59 PM

Chuck,
I purchased some from an old friend who bought them from an industrial supplier and had to buy bulk. 1000 if I recall. I am trying to locate a new source and may have found one. I will let you know. Also, I just got my new AMK catalog and scanned through it quick. I believe they are listed in there as well for the Chevelle.

As far as installing them, I had a pneumatic tool made that puts a similar head on the rivet. It is a two man job and is kind of cumbersome but works none the less. The rivets have a hardened core with a softer outer layer that peens the head over much like the original. I need to revise the tool so that I can replicate exactly how the rivets should look.
Rick

**k92** · #7 10-14-2005, 09:32 PM

I have the AMK catalog, the rivets that they are selling look just like the ones that I bought from Flying A Restorations and subsequently put on my ls6 that I am restoring.I very talented guy here locally peened the rivets in for me,he too has a special tool,it comes out looking very nice.

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