I still have Ebony... 20 years after this post and 24 years of ownership, and she is still going strong. Here is a pic of her waiting for an inspection at my son's job...
I discovered the driver front spindle was loose, and the threads were destroyed. I bought a new old stock (NOS) front spindle off of Facebook Marketplace for $100. Replaced the spindle and removed the original, older drums from the hubs for easier drum replacements.
I also replaced the front hubs with hubs from a 1968 Chevy truck, so I could use roller bearings instead of the stock ball bearings, which seemed to always need adjustment. The roller bearings are easier to get and a lot more economical to purchase. Yes, I still have drum brakes all around.
I am currently replacing the clutch and rebuilding the transmission (Yes, finally). I hope this will improve the ride quality just a little, but no complaints from me. I still get up early in the morning to go for a drive while everyone else is still sleeping on the weekends!
Last edited by Bornco; 09/20/202511:04 PM. Reason: Added pics
