Trailing Arm Assemblies - '63 vs. '65

[kbuhagiar]

Hello, all,



I am in the process of re-assembling the rear suspension on my '63 roadster. I am putting it back to stock (drum brakes); however, I have in my posession complete trailing arm assemblies off of a '65. My question to all of you eminently knowledgeable Corvette experts is this: Which parts (besides the drum brake components) are exclusive to the '63? The reason I am asking this is because the '63 assemblies don't look so good; if necessary, I was hoping to be able to utilize some of the '65 parts. Thanks in advance for your assistance.

 

[Ron Miller]

The spindle (axle) is different on drum brake v.s. disc brake cars. Not sure exactly what else, but I'm sure you'll get some replies!

 

[Ol Blue]

kbuhagiar
The 63 trailing arms have a pad welded to the outside to be the bumper stop. Look at the outside of the frame rail behind and above the wheel. There will be a bumper outboard of the frame. On the 65, the bumper is under the frame, which means the pad on the trailing arm is in a different place.
Ol Blue

http://www.knology.net/~corvettes/63vett.jpg

 

[Mikey1]

In fact.....the 63 and 64 trailing arm is the bumper in itself. You could remove that pad wellded aside the top of the t-arm. Also there is a small bracket for the park break cable welded on the top third front of the t-arm. There is no other pad than that.

...and depending on what you have got....the t-arms have three holes at the top end which are used for the stabiliser link.