Seeking NOS '53 Ford Rear Wheel Bearings.

[Richard in Florida]

It's time. Found one side was dry and noisy. It's time.

The part number is 8A-1225.

They're normally sold with the retaining ring, 8A-1144.

I need two sets.

All leads to reliable sources will surely be appreciated.

[51 MERC-CT]

They are not NOS but the last time I got them at NAPA. They have the gasket also.

PN--PGB88128R

[Vic Piano]

Richard, have you tried Joblot in NY? The phone # is: 718-468-8585. Vic

[Richard in Florida]

Originally Posted by 51 MERC-CT

They are not NOS but the last time I got them at NAPA. They have the gasket also. PN--PGB88128R

Just spoke with my friendly local NAPA store. The guy said he never knows where it was made until he actually takes it out of the box and examines it... and sometimes that doesn't even tell him. He also said chances of it being made in the USA are teeny tiny.

Don't get me started. But thanks.

[Richard in Florida]

Originally Posted by Vic Piano

Richard, have you tried Joblot in NY? The phone # is: 718-468-8585. Vic

Yes, Joblot and I are old friends. I tend to go there first. James, the guy I usually talk to, said their bearings are made somewhere in the USA, but he couldn't tell me exactly where. Well... that's better than nothing but not as good as NOS. Good thing I'm not in a hurry.

[Chris Nelson]

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I would think that any of the major bearing and seal industrial supply operations would have them. You probably have one or two in your local area, like Kaman Induatrial, or Applied Industrial. they usually carry every bearing known to be used in the U.S.A.

[Richard in Florida]

Originally Posted by Chris Nelson

I would think that any of the major bearing and seal industrial supply operations would have them.

I tried that. We have a big bearing dealer close by, but without something better than a 60-year-old Ford part number he couldn't help.

But thanks.

[oldford2]

"It's time. Found one side was dry and noisy".

Richard, you said you have plenty of time. Does that mean you are driving the car now? Try Stacy Brown in Texas

[1942deluxe]

Richard,the part number changed to A9AZ-1225-A FROM 8A-1225-A.I have one 8A-1225-A AND SEVEN OF THE A9AZ-1225-A in stock if you can't find them where you
are.
John Kelley
B&L Ford
Ashland,Pa.
570-875-4417

[Richard in Florida]

Originally Posted by oldford2

"It's time. Found one side was dry and noisy".

Richard, you said you have plenty of time. Does that mean you are driving the car now? Try Stacy Brown in Texas

Not hardly. It's way up in the air on jackstands. I'm doing some front end work, and the differential is coming out for rebuilding. That's why I have plenty of time.

[Richard in Florida]

Originally Posted by 1942deluxe

I have one 8A-1225-A AND SEVEN OF THE A9AZ-1225-A in stock if you can't find them where you are.

Thanks, John. I'll keep you in mind.

[38 coupe]

According to the Internet, Antique Auto Supply (Stacy Brown) has 30 of the 8A-1225 part numbers, 14 of the 8A-1225-A part numbers, and 4 of the A9AZ-1225-A part numbers.

[raceron1120]

Green Auto Sales deals primarily in NOS Ford parts.

Their online inventory shows a few of the bearings in stock -

link: http://www.greensalescompany.com/GreenSalesInventory.asp

[Richard in Florida]

Thanks to all who helped.

I found NOS bearings at a place called Miller Obsolete Parts. Nice knowledgeable guy named Mark. Excellent prices. A comfortable small company.

www.millerobsoleteparts.net

Happy New Year!