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03-27-2024, 10:28 AM
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Vega Pitman arm for GM”A” body
Looking for suggestions or part # application for a Pitman arm to install a Vega steering box in a 1970 Chevelle, SS
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03-27-2024, 11:54 AM
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Re: Vega Pitman arm for GM”A” body
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I believe Flaming River builds & sells steering box's , Vega style - you might want to try contacting them. I know they used to sell parts through Jegs and could be another outlet to try. Hope that helps. Have a Good Day. Respectfully, Henry Kunz 1534 H/SA |
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03-27-2024, 12:43 PM
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Re: Vega Pitman arm for GM”A” body
Speedway has two styles. A straight and a bent one. Not sure if they work for A body
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03-27-2024, 07:11 PM
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Re: Vega Pitman arm for GM”A” body
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1- FR1500 Steering Box $560.00 1-FR 1722 Upper joint $102.50 1-FR 1715 Lower Joint $100.50 1- FR 1850-22 Steering Shaft $90.00 Total Spent $860.00 Tech Department at Flaming River wasn't much help, They told me my existing "Pitman arm" would work! Not even close! Thanks for the Reply! |
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03-28-2024, 10:34 AM
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Re: Vega Pitman arm for GM”A” body
Greg... Contact Rare Parts Steering and Suspension in Stockton, CA. They will "steer" you in the right direction. MB
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03-30-2024, 12:37 AM
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Re: Vega Pitman arm for GM”A” body
Is the shaft for the pitman arm smaller than the hole in the pitman arm? I used an S10 box on my 85 F body and pitman arm worked. You might need an arm from a manual steering Chevelle.
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03-30-2024, 06:18 PM
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Re: Vega Pitman arm for GM”A” body
UPDATE: B/SA Bob Moran "modified" a new "Straight" Vega Pitman Arm, and a "used" pitman arm from a Monza to make it fit.
Furthermore the upper "DD" Joint that was sugested to purchase was the wrong size! fortunately for us, Milt @"Westgate Performance" in Freetown MA. had what we needed "IN STOCK" in order to complete the installation........ |
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03-31-2024, 02:41 PM
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Re: Vega Pitman arm for GM”A” body
Sounds like a huge PITA to lose a few pounds.
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