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Offline Rickesota

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Front end rebuild kits
« on: September 15, 2017, 08:12:08 PM »
Hi,

Been awhile since I've been around. Hope everybody's doing well!

I need to redo the front end and need to know if there's a good source for a comprehensive kit, or if I should just piece it together. I'm looking for a stock rebuild for now.

Thanks,

Rick

'65 Skylark 225/ST300
working towards 350/Super T-10

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Re: Front end rebuild kits
« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2017, 09:48:25 PM »
Bought all my steering and front suspension components from Springs 'n Things (ESPO).  Highly recommended!

Chuck
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Re: Front end rebuild kits
« Reply #2 on: September 15, 2017, 10:44:34 PM »
Same here, Espo. Laura knows her stuff! Got it from there for the Mopars too.
Jim
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Re: Front end rebuild kits
« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2017, 10:00:40 AM »
Espo is a great option, they tend to stick with US made parts when possible. Top notch service.
Moog is another quality brand. McQuay-Norris is/was mostly US made as well.
Walt K
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Re: Front end rebuild kits
« Reply #4 on: September 16, 2017, 08:11:08 PM »
All of the parts I purchased from ESPO were McQuay-Norris and most were made in the USA.  A few as I recall were made in Mexico.  But no Asian sources.

Chuck
Steve Shuman's 1965 Skylark GS Convertible: Flame Red/401/4 BBL/Automatic - BCA Archival Preservation
1965 Skylark GS Convertible: Verde Green/401/2x4 BBL/4-speed - AACA First Grand National - AACA National Award - BHA Outstanding GS - BCA Senior Gold
1965 Shelby Cobra Replica

BCA 48497
AACA 91100