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TheMonkey
04-30-2008, 10:16 AM
i'd like to send my stamped arms to someone and have them build tubular replacements with the ball joint further back by a specified amount.

the adjustables by SC&C would be a second option, but i would like something with more subtle looks.

zbugger
04-30-2008, 05:00 PM
What kind of car and what were you actually looking for?

TheMonkey
04-30-2008, 06:41 PM
it's for a '61 Pontiac B-body.

i had a THREAD (https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24504) over a year ago on the problem, just getting to the solution now though.

nothing aftermarket is available. i just need to get the ball joint back about 1.5" - 2" and would be nice to have a taller BJ too.

i would like to find a fab shop that can make a pair of upper control arms to match my existing arms, but with the BJ adjustment for more caster.

zbugger
04-30-2008, 07:04 PM
Well, if it's the same as the Impala, you've got this.

http://www.globalwest.net/1958-64%20Impala%20Front%20Tubular%20Upper%20Control%20 Arms.htm

I'm not entirely sure it's what you want, but they do have a full suspension setup for that car.

TheMonkey
05-01-2008, 04:36 AM
i need a pair of front upper control arms. impala was a good idea, but those won't work.

a lot of impala parts fit on my car, but the frame is very different. American Pontiacs were full perimeter, and Impala was X-frame.

amx2334
05-01-2008, 09:37 AM
I would like to have some made also. I can build a prototype but want a shop to build the arms. I don't trust my welding for something as critical as this.

GSXTRA
05-01-2008, 03:47 PM
PORT CITY RACING, COLEMAN AND UB MACHINE CAN MAKE YOU WHAT EVER YOU NEED.. TRY COLEMAN FIRST, THEY ARE USUALLY THE LEAST EXPENSIVE.

www.colemanracing.com
www.portcityracing.com/general/index.html
www.ubmachine.com/

WAIT TILL I POST THE PICTURES OF THE BAD ASS LOWER CONTROL ARMS THEY MADE ME FOR MY BUICK. $ 140.00 EA...

TheMonkey
05-01-2008, 04:36 PM
yes, i would like to see pics of your lower arms. particularly if they are bad ass. :yum: