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Jefe · 10-07-2005, 01:03 AM

Doing the rear wheel bearings/seals on a 1968 Stingray that I just picked up. I was looking for some pointers and or tips for doing it. One side was done by P/O and seems excellent. The other side on the other hand is a mess . I have the spindle out and everything apart just about ready to stick it back together...any thoughts and or advice would be helpfull. Thanks to the best board on the web.

Douglas.

**basketcase** · 10-07-2005, 04:38 AM

Douglas,

I agree that this board is great but it is a truck board and your C3 rear wheel bearings are foreign to truck guys. I don't think the powers that be would mind if I suggested the best Corvette board that I know of for you to get a hand on your project. Go to www.corvetteactioncenter.com and check on the C3 forum. You will get all the help you need. Register (free) and you will also have access to the most complete Corvette info site there is.

I wonder how many other truck guys here are also Corvette owners, other than you and me.? I have a '59 and an '81.

Tom

Mudder · 10-07-2005, 05:31 AM

Good luck with your project and I am sure you will find some good info from the members here.

old_truck1969 · 10-07-2005, 06:28 AM

I've got a 70 small block coupe and my dad has is restoring a 70 big block ragtop

Jeff M. · 10-07-2005, 10:36 AM

I've done it but its been a long time ago. I do remember you need to get the correct amount of freeplay on them. I used a dial indicator and had to modify the shims between the bearings. That seems to have been the most critical part. I used a Motor's Manual book for reference. I lost a bearing and spindle on one side so I changed both sides for insurance. Find a Chilton's or Motors Manual for reference and good luck.

cdowns · 10-07-2005, 11:35 AM

i find with old cars about the best investment you can make is in a service manual

70 shorty · 10-07-2005, 12:03 PM

I just sold my 81 Z28 to buy a C3 vette. While I don't have any info on the wheel bearings, I'd love to see as picture of yours, and other members ones. I doubt I'll be able to find a chrome bumper C3 in my price range, but they are what I'd prefer. The first Vette I ever rode in was a 68 convertible.

CHEVYJEFF · 10-07-2005, 12:08 PM

go to corvetteforum.com go to c3 section and search or ask for threads on subject. that job requires a few and expensive specialized tools to do it correctly.

Captkaos · 10-07-2005, 01:04 PM

I am a vette owner (2000 FRC) and I use the same screenname at corvetteforum.com

**VetteVet** · 10-07-2005, 02:33 PM

There is one thing that is true about this forum and that is that a lot of the members here also own other things besides trucks and also know how to work on them. See my signiture.
I have done the bearings on my 1974 and the hardest thing to do is to get the spindle out of the housing. I bought the bearings and races and the seals from a bearing outlet for $70.00 for both wheels. A manual is a must though for the specifications and instructions.

70short · 10-07-2005, 02:37 PM

I agree The www.corvetteforun.com is where I hang out for corvette info.

Gary

**basketcase** · 10-07-2005, 03:02 PM

There are also sources for complete rebuilt trailing arm assemblys. I your arms are damaged or have rust in the bottom of them this would be the way to go.

10-07-2005, 01:03 AM	#1
Jefe Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Chandler, Arizona, USA Posts: 299	OT:Just bought a vette and need help with bearings. Doing the rear wheel bearings/seals on a 1968 Stingray that I just picked up. I was looking for some pointers and or tips for doing it. One side was done by P/O and seems excellent. The other side on the other hand is a mess . I have the spindle out and everything apart just about ready to stick it back together...any thoughts and or advice would be helpfull. Thanks to the best board on the web. Douglas. __________________ -1968 Chevy SWB = Frame Off/383/Muncie Car 4 speed -1968 Chevy SWB = numbers matching 307/Truck 4 speed. -1966 Chevy II = 2 door No Post/130,000 Orig miles/230 6cyl/powerglide/Vintage AC -1972 Chevy Nova = 2 door/412 Small Block -1927 Ford Roadster = Homebuilt/widened 8"/350/ Custom Everything.

10-07-2005, 04:38 AM	#2
basketcase Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Edgerton OH USA Posts: 633	Douglas, I agree that this board is great but it is a truck board and your C3 rear wheel bearings are foreign to truck guys. I don't think the powers that be would mind if I suggested the best Corvette board that I know of for you to get a hand on your project. Go to www.corvetteactioncenter.com and check on the C3 forum. You will get all the help you need. Register (free) and you will also have access to the most complete Corvette info site there is. I wonder how many other truck guys here are also Corvette owners, other than you and me.? I have a '59 and an '81. Tom __________________ '69 swb stepside in progress. '59 Corvette lifetime project

10-07-2005, 06:28 AM	#4
old_truck1969 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada Posts: 202	I've got a 70 small block coupe and my dad has is restoring a 70 big block ragtop __________________ "All Corvettes are red. The rest are mistakes." - John Heinricy

10-07-2005, 10:36 AM	#5
Jeff M. Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Pixley, Ca. Posts: 487	I've done it but its been a long time ago. I do remember you need to get the correct amount of freeplay on them. I used a dial indicator and had to modify the shims between the bearings. That seems to have been the most critical part. I used a Motor's Manual book for reference. I lost a bearing and spindle on one side so I changed both sides for insurance. Find a Chilton's or Motors Manual for reference and good luck. __________________ 69 C-10 CST Short Fleet, Factory Air, BB427-400 Auto-2400 stall-tilt-cruise-Tach & Vac Gagues, 4/6 drop, power one piece side windows, Eaton posi.

10-07-2005, 11:35 AM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	i find with old cars about the best investment you can make is in a service manual __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-07-2005, 05:31 AM	#3
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Good luck with your project and I am sure you will find some good info from the members here.

10-07-2005, 12:03 PM	#7
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	I just sold my 81 Z28 to buy a C3 vette. While I don't have any info on the wheel bearings, I'd love to see as picture of yours, and other members ones. I doubt I'll be able to find a chrome bumper C3 in my price range, but they are what I'd prefer. The first Vette I ever rode in was a 68 convertible. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

10-07-2005, 12:08 PM	#8
CHEVYJEFF Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: WYLIE TEXAS Posts: 232	go to corvetteforum.com go to c3 section and search or ask for threads on subject. that job requires a few and expensive specialized tools to do it correctly. __________________ http://members.cardomain.com/chevyjeff 57 2 DOOR HDTP 82 CORVETTE 90 V10 BLAZER 97 REGAL LSR 2100 (BOAT)

10-07-2005, 01:04 PM	#9
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	I am a vette owner (2000 FRC) and I use the same screenname at corvetteforum.com __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

10-07-2005, 02:33 PM	#10
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,723	There is one thing that is true about this forum and that is that a lot of the members here also own other things besides trucks and also know how to work on them. See my signiture. I have done the bearings on my 1974 and the hardest thing to do is to get the spindle out of the housing. I bought the bearings and races and the seals from a bearing outlet for $70.00 for both wheels. A manual is a must though for the specifications and instructions. __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.

10-07-2005, 02:37 PM	#11
70short Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise ID Posts: 609	I agree The www.corvetteforun.com is where I hang out for corvette info. Gary __________________ "72" Red CORVETTE 4-speed 350 "70" Chevy Short Bed early stages of resto. Edel 600 cfm carb Weiand Stealth Intake HEI shorty Headers 4/2 Drop 295 50R 15 TOYO on 10 inch wide corvette rally rims at all 4 corners. "CHEVY RULES"

10-07-2005, 03:02 PM	#12
basketcase Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Edgerton OH USA Posts: 633	There are also sources for complete rebuilt trailing arm assemblys. I your arms are damaged or have rust in the bottom of them this would be the way to go.



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