1972 Rear Strut Camber Adjustment Bolt Head Identification
Looking to purchase correct rear strut camber bolt assemblies for my 1972. I've seen quite a few OEM variations (including various finishes and also various markings on the bolt heads). Any advice on what's correct.
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Re: 1972 Rear Strut Camber Adjustment Bolt Head Identification
James-----
The original bolt was black phosphate-finished. The attached cam was natural steel finish. The separate cam was zinc plated. I expect that various headmarks may have been on the bolts. Some originals that I have seen had no headmark.In Appreciation of John Hinckley -
Re: 1972 Rear Strut Camber Adjustment Bolt Head Identification
Jim ,My original camber bolt for my 72 is as Joe states there is no head marking.New England chapter member, 63 Convert. 327/340- Chapter/Regional/national Top Flight, 72 coupe- chapter and regional Top Flight.Comment
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Re: 1972 Rear Strut Camber Adjustment Bolt Head Identification
Joe and Ed:
Thanks for the responses. I was going to purchase an NOS assembly, but the finish on every NOS bolt/cam and separate cam example I've seen are entirely dull gray. Looks like I need to keep an eye out for good condition used original assemblies (preferably without the headmark).
JimComment
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Re: 1972 Rear Strut Camber Adjustment Bolt Head Identification
Jim-----
The NOS bolt assemblies with the zinc finish ( they appear to be hot dip galvanized) are GM #458979. These were used in PRODUCTION for late 1977 to 1982 Corvettes and have been SERVICE for 1963-E77 since October, 1977 when the original GM #3820253 was discontinued. The GM #458979 was discontinued without supercession in September, 1999.
Moog offers a replacement part which is nearly the same, if not exactly the same, as the 458979.In Appreciation of John HinckleyComment
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Re: 1972 Rear Strut Camber Adjustment Bolt Head Identification
Interesting. Your explanation confirms what I'm seeing in the marketplace.
Thanks again, Joe.Comment
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