New Imperial owner needing front-end parts

[joellapidus]

Joel-from-Dallas here. proud new owner of a 67 Imperial Crown--my first classic car--purchased locally in Dallas from eBay. 65k miles, $7,250, very nice condition. Seems to have had just a handful of owners, beginning in Pacific NW. I'm trying to care well for her.

have had to replace only alternator and power steering pump (re-man), and am now in tip-top shape.

...except for this: after replacing the pump, my mechanic (who seems to know a thing or two) showed to me there's dreadfully large free play in the front end; several parts below "extremely worn & loose". He's worried that, given the Nimitz-class curb weight, something may just snap one day.

this mechanic tried several suppliers but failed to locate the needed goodies. Do you know where I might find these?

1. Lower control arm bushings
2. Lower ball joints
3. Inner & outer tie rod ends
4. Steering idler & steering Pitman arms

Till this is resolved, I'm leaving her parked at my office--for her safety and mine!

 

[saforwardlook]

I believe the only place you will find these is Rare Parts. They take your original idler arm and rebuild it. They do quality work in that respect and have the other parts available as well, but you may want to check their site more carefully to be sure:

http://syracuse.craigslist.org/cto/4118894204.html

 

[commando1]

Welcome to FCBO, Joel.

To help you in your search here are the factory P/N's
CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS - Lower, 267-5273
BALL JOINTS - Lower, unobtanium.
TIE ROD ENDS - Inner, 269-2148
TIE ROD ENDS - Outer, 269-2147

Here's some Moog P/N's
Idler Arm - K7014 http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mog-k7014?seid=srese1&gclid=CPOIjZTO0roCFUPl7AodShoAfA
Pitman Arm - K7024 Check Rare Parts

 

[vdk2010]

PST. They're a little pricey, but they have all you are searching for.

http://www.p-s-t.com/s.nl/it.A/id.520/.f?sc=12

 

[detmatt]

Welcome to the site from the Motor City from a fellow '67 Imperial owner! Lets see some pics when you get a chance.