<VV> Early Axle Bearings

[Dennis Pleau]

Lots of early bearings on the market right now.  Silicon Valley CORSA has a
couple handfuls for sale donated by the family of a member who passed away.
If you need them it might be the time to buy.  Remember they were probably
assembled in the 60s or early 70 and will need the grease cleaned out and
new grease inserted

dp

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From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of William Hubbell
Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2012 8:24 PM
To: 'Mark Durham'; wfcc at mediacombb.net; 'Virtual Vairs'
Subject: Re: <VV> Early Axle Bearings

Ed,

Actually, the cast are for '63-'64 only, the stamped can be used on all car
models.  FC bearings were only stamped steel, but larger than the car
bearings.

If they are really new (and not NOS), I would like to know where you bought
them!  However, even NOS are pretty valuable, in spite of the fact that
Clark's has reproduced them.  The stamped steel bearings generally sell for
$200+ and the cast for $300+ per bearing if NOS.

That would make them very expensive doorstops.

Bill Hubbell

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From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Mark Durham
Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2012 8:27 PM
To: wfcc at mediacombb.net; Virtual Vairs
Subject: Re: <VV> Early Axle Bearings

Ed, as long as they are in good condition the cast is for the 64's and the
stamped for the earlier models. They came apart and can be repacked with new
grease, and re riveted back together. Clarks has a grease kit with rivets
proper spacers, and grease. They are good parts that sell for a lot of $,
check out Clarks prices for their repros.
Mark durham

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From: wfcc at mediacombb.net
Sent: 6/24/2012 15:07
To: Virtual Vairs
Subject: <VV> Early Axle Bearings

Just found some new  Early Model rear axle bearings-L&S brand-  both cast
and stamped housings, they seem to be the correct swivel type.
 What can you tell me about them ?
(Other than being useless early model parts that are only good for fishing
weights or door stops, depending on the size)
\                           Ed Lindsay
                            West Florida Corvair Club