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Metro has been around for a long, long time and I even used some of their parts on my 1940 which must have been in the ‘60s. At least one part I bought from them did not fit properly (the base gasket for the trunk handle) but most were fine.
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Other side done.
 Hope to never do another one. Once the correct kingpins arrive I'll get everything back together.
Posted on: 2023/12/15 17:46
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If I didn't have this tool, I'd still be out there.
Posted on: 2023/12/15 18:55
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Gosh, way back at post #858. Do you think those footman loops could help the straps to support a bag of tools, jack, etc?
Posted on: 2023/12/16 12:03
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I basically cobbled up tools like that to press out the bushings. Worked well.
Now that the 37 and 40 have both been done, I hope to never, ever work on a king pin front end again... Sadly, a '65 Falcon Van might need them though...
Posted on: 2023/12/16 16:33
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Quote:
They were not original, but someone could have installed them for something like that.
Posted on: 2023/12/16 17:14
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Kingpins arrived and are correct. Had to order some shims online as I needed probably another .005 to remove the play on one side.
Posted on: 2023/12/16 17:15
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Right spindle back on the car. Gave it a quick coat of paint and a new grease fitting. I always replace the fittings on my cars, as then you don't have to fight with a plugged one.
 Hopefully the shims for the other side arrive tomorrow or Tuesday and I can get that one back together as well.
Posted on: 2023/12/17 15:48
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Just want to confirm something. When I took removed the four bolts that hold the brake backing plates to the spindles, there were just castlated nuts, no washers. Is this correct?
I don't specifically see them called out in the parts list.
Posted on: 2023/12/18 20:35
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