Well.... I guess from the replies that I've gotten, it looks like I will be
having a party with the trunnion and a hacksaw. Thanks to everyone for their
help. But now the reply from Jeff brings up a point that has gotten me
thinking. Has anyone else heard this about chroming? I saw a 1500 last year
that had chromed A-Arms, and it did look good, but although this isn't my
daily driver, I would like to know that I can jump in and go somewhere
without risking the car and myself. Any comments???
Thanks again....
Alan
----- Original Message -----
From: Jeff McNeal <jmcneal@ohms.com>
To: Alan Black <ablack@sweetmemoriesflorals.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2000 10:33 PM
Subject: Re: Front Trunnion help
> Alan,
>
> I've heard that chroming can structurally weaken parts, particularly
welds.
> I'm not so sure you should risk safety the A-arms that way, but it's your
> call! I'm sure it would look pretty!
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Jeff
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Alan Black <ablack@sweetmemoriesflorals.com>
> To: Spitfire List <spitfires@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2000 10:07 PM
> Subject: Front Trunnion help
>
>
> >
> > OK..... I am just about losing my mind on this one. This is something
that
> > should be easy, but it just won't go the way it is supposed to. I am
> trying
> > to remove the trunnions from my lower A-arms so that I can get them
> > sandblasted and either chromed or powdercoated (not sure which yet) but
I
> > can't get the bolt out. The Haynes and Bentley manuals make it sound so
> > easy, but I've got the nut off of the bolt and it just won't come out
> > letting the trunnion come away from the A-arm. I can turn the bolt with
a
> > socket or wrench, but that's about it. Is there something I'm missing??
> >
> > Help!!!!!!
> >
> > Thanks....
> >
> > Alan
> >
>
>
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