I’m working on a 1959 Skyliner (FE-powered) that was driven far too long on failed lower control arm bushings. One bushing wore all the way through into the control arm, as seen below. Is this something that can be safely repaired, or should I be looking for a replacement arm?


1954 Crestline Victoria 312 4-bbl, 3-speed overdrive

Sounds like replacement is the way to go. At least they aren’t too hard to find!

Thanks for your input.

1954 Crestline Victoria 312 4-bbl, 3-speed overdrive

Here is a separate, but related issue: when attempting to remove the passenger front control arm bolt, it was pretty stuck so I used a breaker bar on the head. I heard a couple of “tink” sounds and discovered that the inboard frame plate was rotating with the bolt. I was able to battle the bolt out of the frame eventually, but now I need to reattach the frame plate and am not certain how it ought to be done. There are two dimples that correspond with dimples on the frame, but they do not appear to have been a point of attachment. Any ideas?

1954 Crestline Victoria 312 4-bbl, 3-speed overdrive

Plug weld in back in.


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