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> Should I or shouldn't I, to bush or not
iankarr
post Nov 27 2020, 03:17 PM
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Hi Guys,

I've disassembled the rear of the bumblebee and the control arm pivots and bushings look to be in good shape.

My plan was to blast and powdercoat the control arms, which would require removing the pivots/bushings (due to the heat)...but I hear re-installing these can be a beeotch. And I generally prefer keeping as much OEM as possible.

So...do you think it's worth leaving the bushings and pivots alone and just painitng the arms? I'm aiming for this bumblebee to be a solid #2 car when done.

Thoughts? Thanks!

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iankarr   Should I or shouldn't I   Nov 27 2020, 03:17 PM
76-914   Too bad we're 2000 miles apart. We could do a ...   Nov 27 2020, 03:36 PM
iankarr   Too bad we're 2000 miles apart. We could do a...   Nov 27 2020, 04:10 PM
Superhawk996   Do you think that the modern replacements are in...   Nov 27 2020, 04:39 PM
914_7T3   Yes, 100%   Nov 27 2020, 03:39 PM
Zaffer   I once did the bushings on my ‘75 years ago and ...   Nov 27 2020, 03:41 PM
914Sixer   914Rubber has the kit now.   Nov 27 2020, 03:50 PM
bdstone914   @914Sixer I have yet to find the rubber bushing ...   Nov 27 2020, 07:35 PM
Superhawk996   Unless bushings are showing signs of dry rot, crac...   Nov 27 2020, 03:52 PM
mepstein   I thought jb weld was for polybronze bushings, not...   Nov 27 2020, 04:29 PM
914forme   I thought jb weld was for polybronze bushings, no...   Dec 2 2020, 10:05 PM
JamesM   Even if they are 100% intact that rubber is still ...   Nov 27 2020, 04:38 PM
bbrock   @Superhawk996 I like asking dumb question so here...   Nov 27 2020, 04:50 PM
Superhawk996   [b]@[url=http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s...   Nov 27 2020, 05:13 PM
bbrock   Ask yourself this question, how many vintage cars...   Nov 27 2020, 05:29 PM
Superhawk996   Unfortunately, the bushings on my 914 were shot ...   Nov 27 2020, 05:32 PM
Superhawk996   OTOH, I've had a vehicle rendered unsafe to ...   Nov 27 2020, 05:38 PM
yellowporky   When i restored my 73 1.7 i went with the rebel ra...   Nov 27 2020, 08:42 PM
Mark Henry   How should the rear trailing arm hang? Without sh...   Nov 27 2020, 09:22 PM
Superhawk996   How should the rear trailing arm hang? Without s...   Nov 29 2020, 11:16 AM
914_teener   [quote name='Mark Henry' post='2870078' date='Nov...   Nov 29 2020, 11:29 AM
mlindner   If you decide to paint use Imron. Used on truck fr...   Nov 28 2020, 06:00 AM
Montreal914   @[url=http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showu...   Nov 28 2020, 12:38 PM
IronHillRestorations   I got the rear bushing kit from Elephant Racing. F...   Nov 28 2020, 01:21 PM
Montreal914   Superhawk; Thank you for this very complete detail...   Nov 29 2020, 11:50 AM
914_teener   Superhawk; Thank you for this very complete detai...   Nov 29 2020, 12:30 PM
Montreal914   @914_teener What bushings did you end up using?   Nov 29 2020, 11:53 AM
Mark Henry   Thanks, but my real question was is it normal for ...   Nov 29 2020, 09:29 PM
Superhawk996   Thanks, but my real question was is it normal for...   Nov 30 2020, 07:25 AM
iankarr   The left control arm on my car swung down to verti...   Nov 29 2020, 09:46 PM
mepstein   The left control arm on my car swung down to vert...   Nov 29 2020, 10:03 PM
914_teener   The left control arm on my car swung down to ver...   Nov 30 2020, 11:42 AM
mepstein   [quote name='mepstein' post='2870565' date='Nov 2...   Nov 30 2020, 12:05 PM
Mikey914   Yes do it for a few reasons - 1- you are there and...   Dec 2 2020, 12:48 AM
iankarr   Well...I went ahead and replaced the pivots and bu...   Dec 29 2020, 09:57 AM
ValcoOscar   Well...I went ahead and replaced the pivots and b...   Dec 29 2020, 10:32 AM
StarBear   Well...I went ahead and replaced the pivots and b...   Dec 29 2020, 10:56 AM
bbrock   Another great video Ian. I'm pretty sure what...   Dec 29 2020, 12:14 PM
pete000   I am going with the Elephant Racing rubber kit on ...   Dec 29 2020, 01:04 PM
preach   Love the vids! My wife even watches them wit...   Dec 29 2020, 01:16 PM
914_teener   Love the vids! My wife even watches them wi...   Dec 29 2020, 01:23 PM


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