Re: vibration at 65 mph?

[Dave64 <lt7dave@xxxxxxxxx>]

Yeah, we had one in the garage I worked at in the early '80s.  Was said to be the best way to balance a wheel.  I used it many times.  Have never seen one since.

Dave
'64 Belvedere 2DHT
318 Poly, Push Button Auto
Originally Florida A/C Car


--- On Thu, 7/14/11, Doug J <63sprtfury@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> From: Doug J <63sprtfury@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: vibration at 65 mph?
> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Thursday, July 14, 2011, 10:56 PM
> Yup,, used 'em.  Dangerous when
> it came off the wheel, but no better
> balance can be had.
> We used to do the rear wheels on non posi cars at 45 mph
> (90 real
> time).  Learned to do that by laying my head on the
> quarter panel
> above the wheel...  When yer head stopped vibrating,,,
> the wheel was
> balanced.!!!    My   boss said I
> was the best bubble balancer in
> 3 states,,,,,,,  I said he was the best spin balancer
> in the U.S.
> He's long since gone,,, but I stand by the statement. !!!
> 
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> On Thu, Jul 14, 2011 at 8:32 PM, Mike & Deb <lefevre@xxxxxxxxxx>
> wrot
> > Hi Jim,
> > Many moons ago the dealership I worked at had a spin
> balancer that balanced
> > wheel/tire/drum all together. If I recall the machine
> was built by Hunter.
> > They were sort of dangerous but balanced very well.
> You might find an old
> > shop that still uses one.
> > Mike LeFevre
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> > On 7/14/2011 11:03 AM, Jim Altemose wrote:
> >>
> >> On my 63 Polara 500 I recently replaced my front
> drums, brakes and
> >> bearings.  I'm now getting a 'vibration' between
> about 62 and 68 mph.
> >> On my recent 500 mile journey to Carlisle I had
> plenty of chance to
> >> feel the symptom.  Up until 60 mph, the car is
> smooth as silk.  At
> >> about 62 and up to 68 or 70, I get a noticeable,
> general vibration.
> >> It's not terrible and doesn't feel damaging or
> unsafe, but it's enough
> >> to be annoying.  From 70 to 80, it lessens and is
> barely noticeable
> >> and much more tolerable.  Here's the sequence of
> things I've done:
> >>
> >> 1. Old tires, old drums, etc. - Smooth at every
> speed.
> >> 2. Replaced front hubs, drums, shoes, springs,
> bearings.  Used what I
> >> think are high quality American made brand new
> drums and Timken
> >> bearings.  This is when the 65 mph vibration
> became noticeable,
> >> including with the old tires.
> >> 3. Replaced the old tires with new BFG radial T/A.
>  Still vibrates.
> >> The new tires and wheels were balanced.
> >>
> >> The control arms and bushings and such are all old
> and worn; that may
> >> be next Spring's project.  The shocks are old and
> I'm going to replace
> >> them soon.
> >>
> >> What are some things to look for and what
> corrective actions can I
> >> take?  Should I have an alignment done?  Is
> there a way to balance the
> >> drums with or without the wheels and tires?
> >>
> >> As always, thanks.
> >>
> >> - Jim
> >> Jim Altemose, Long Island, NY
> >> '63 Polara 500 (Max Wedge)
> >> '63 Polara 500 (383)
> >> '65 Belvedere I (Street Wedge)
> >> '71 Bronco
> >>
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