Happy Wheels

The front end on my coupe hasn't felt right lately - lots of "clunking" on turns or bumps and shaky wheels if I hit a big bump. Had it looked at at a front end place and found that the bolt holes in the Third Arm had "egged out" - become oval over time – so that the wheel had movement in it. Took the part to a machine shop and had the holes bored out and sleeved to the right size (3/8") and got it remounted today.

This is a fairly easy fix, no need to take the whole wheel apart, although it is very important that everything be reconnected good and tight, especially the ball and socket joint to the drag link (and tie rod ends if you still have the original style). Those have been known to pop out unexpectedly, leaving you with a inoperative steering wheel. Not a good thing!

Here's a picture of the piece in question.

From 1936 Pontiac Restoration