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Eric Sturgis <ericsturgis@xxxxxxxxx>: Jan 31 05:35PM -0800
Rich is correct in the front it's a ball and trunnion. The rear is the u-joint. Very easy to replace the u-joint in the back. The front is a different matter. It can be serviced and the boot ...more |
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Bob Faunce <bobsbelvedere@xxxxxxxxx>: Jan 31 08:46PM -0500
My experience with two 50 yo ball and trunnions is that it is not worth trying to repair them because it is hard and costly and you still have a 50 yo driveshaft that is likely at least partly out of ...more |
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James Hunt <jshunt41@xxxxxxxxx>: Feb 01 12:24AM -0500
Thanks for your input, perhaps that's why the previous owner didn't install the U-joint he bought. How long can I drive it before more issues occur? This is what I'll see when I finally get ...more |
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MO <micher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>: Jan 31 11:05PM -0800
That is probably what yours look like. Unfortunatly the pin that the bearings slide on to, is pressed into the hole in the back part of the joint. I understand it takes a press to get that pin ...more |
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Bob Faunce <bobsbelvedere@xxxxxxxxx>: Feb 01 06:01AM -0500
Unless things have changed in the last year repair kits are not available. In my cars the drivetrain wobble gradually worsened over a long period of time. My shop did not feel that either would simply ...more |
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Bill M <y1topbanana73@xxxxxxxxx>: Feb 01 09:13AM -0500
I've never seen an exploded view of that setup before. Looks like an overly complicated pain in the a$$! ...more |
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James Hunt <jshunt41@xxxxxxxxx>: Feb 01 09:55AM -0500
Thank you everyone for your input. As a no muss no fuss type of guy I'm going to go with a new drive shaft. I'm in the Fort Lauderdale Miami Florida area, if anyone knows of a good drive shaft ...more |
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<62-65-mail-list-club@xxxxxxxxxxx>: Feb 01 10:24AM -0600
I recall at least one member here used Driveshaft Specialist in San Antonio Texas . (They ship.) Driveshaft Specialist and 2 or 3 other places are listed on ...more |
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furyus63@xxxxxxxxxxx: Feb 01 06:18PM
Jim, I chose to replace my driveshaft with a new unit from Driveshaft Specialists. http://www.driveshaftspecialist.com/?gclid=CIuOirqQ18oCFQseHwodPJ0LOg They replace the Ball & ...more |
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"Bob Faunce" <bobsbelvedere@xxxxxxxxx>: Feb 01 01:34PM -0500
I used Driveshaft Specialists twice. Very quick turnaround and fit perfectly although each cost a bit over $400 shipped to Maine. From: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ...more |
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"dennis.1963ply" <dennis.1963ply@xxxxxxxxx>: Feb 01 11:06AM -0800
I've had two driveshafts converted, one in Arkansas and the other in California. Both were done in a local driveshaft shop. If you take the pictures that Nick posted it should not be a problem. ...more |
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furyus63@xxxxxxxxxxx: Feb 01 07:39PM
Interesting point about the slip joint. I had only seen them in the front. When I questioned the tech at DS he said that they learned that placing the slip joint at the rear allowed the shaft to ...more |
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"Hall, Ricky L" <ricky.l.hall@xxxxxxxxxx>: Feb 01 07:48PM
Another vote for DS of Texas........ Any good driveshaft shop can make one up – but my the local dudes wanted a couple hundred more clams......... Attached pics and my worksheet for your ...more |
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James Hunt <jshunt41@xxxxxxxxx>: Feb 01 05:01PM -0800
Thanks everyone. With several positive votes for Driveshaft Specialist looks like I'll be taking some measurements tomorrow. Ricky, thanks for the Pics and Worksheet. Your car doesn't have the ...more |
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Bob Faunce <bobsbelvedere@xxxxxxxxx>: Feb 01 07:49PM -0500
Was flipping through the channels and Overhauling, a show I hadn't seen before, was restoring/rebuilding a 64 Sport Fury. Looked interesting until they put 20" rims on it. Sent from my iPad ...more |
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wheelsdavid2@xxxxxxxxxxx: Feb 01 07:29PM
Anyone using the "CSR Trans shield" on their race cars? I have a '64 Belvidere and I am considering using the CSR Shield. Mostly concerned about fitting to the "stock floor pan" of the Belvidere and ...more |
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Christopher Glick <mrchristopher1@xxxxxxxxxxx>: Feb 01 09:27PM
Some of the other boards have talked about it... http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/670247/re-csr-carbon-trans-shield-it-is-supposed-to-fit.html ----- Original Message ...more |
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mcreglow <mcreglow@xxxxxxxxx>: Feb 01 03:57PM -0600
nice looking ’64. yes, you will have to widening the trans tunnel and trim the trans (as you indicated). early B bodies have a narrow tunnel. i opted for an ultra-bell and trans blanket so i ...more |
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george smith <bt6t4@xxxxxxxxx>: Feb 01 01:51AM
I'll find them as I look for my 2015 tax return Monday!..lol Try my new scanner out to and get them to Gary. George -------------------------------------------- On Sun, 1/31/16, Bob ...more |
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MO <micher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>: Jan 31 10:57PM -0800
On air flow problems..Many times air direction "flaps" or air seals from the factory are missing , such as hood to radiator seal. These are designed to direct cool frontal air through the ...more |
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Bob <64ragtop@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>: Feb 01 01:54AM -0600
That's the ticket, George! Amazing what I find when looking for something else. Gee, scanners, computers, email - - how did we do this stuff back in the bad old 20th century?? BC ...more |
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<62-65-mail-list-club@xxxxxxxxxxx>: Feb 01 05:43AM -0600
http://1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/techstuff.html about 1/3 down the page. Thanks, Gary H. ...more |
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"bt6t4@xxxxxxxxx" <bt6t4@xxxxxxxxx>: Feb 01 08:18AM -0600
Paper,pencil,pay phone Sent from my HTC One SV ----- Reply message ----- From: "Bob" <64ragtop@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Higher amp alternator. ...more |
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Bob <64ragtop@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>: Feb 01 12:56PM -0600
Ahh, yes, the good old days...:-) BC On 2/1/2016 8:18 AM, 'bt6t4@xxxxxxxxx' via The 1962 to 1965 Mopar Mail List Clubhouse wrote: ...more |
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"Bob Faunce" <bobsbelvedere@xxxxxxxxx>: Feb 01 01:36PM -0500
The cover story in the April Collectible Automobile is on the 63-66 Dodge Darts. Nice color layout. ...more |
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Bob <64ragtop@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>: Feb 01 12:54PM -0600
Haven't looked further yet, but here's a link. > http://collectibleautomobile.com/current-issue/ BC On 2/1/2016 12:36 PM, Bob Faunce wrote: ...more |
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<62-65-mail-list-club@xxxxxxxxxxx>: Feb 01 06:09AM -0600
Go to http://1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/restoration-sources.html and look in the "fuel system" section and check with the carb vendors listed there, e.g., Harms Automotive. Many carbs can be rebuilt, ...more |
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Gary Wilson <gwwilson70@xxxxxxxxx>: Feb 01 09:58AM -0800
If you send the numbers I may have a good one. On Sun, Jan 31, 2016 at 12:03 PM, Jerry L Pullin Jr < -- Gwwilson ...more |
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<62-65-mail-list-club@xxxxxxxxxxx>: Feb 01 06:20AM -0600
The February "Mopar of the Month" is online, a nice A-body Dart. http://1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/mmo22016.html Thanks, Gary H. ...more |
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Enzo Cremasco <csmopars@xxxxxxxxxx>: Feb 01 12:25PM
great looking ride Ken On Monday, February 1, 2016 7:20 AM, "62-65-mail-list-club@xxxxxxxxxxx" <62-65-mail-list-club@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: The February "Mopar of the Month" is online, ...more |
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Jay <krodskie@xxxxxxxxx>: Feb 01 02:11PM
Car looks great Ken, keep up the good work.Happy Motoring,Jay Rod. On Monday, February 1, 2016 7:20 AM, "62-65-mail-list-club@xxxxxxxxxxx" <62-65-mail-list-club@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: ...more |
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D J <djohn14296@xxxxxxxxx>: Feb 01 03:20PM
Ditto here, love the car. DJ On Monday, February 1, 2016 9:11 AM, 'Jay' via The 1962 to 1965 Mopar Mail List Clubhouse <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Car looks great Ken, ...more |
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MO <micher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>: Jan 31 10:40PM -0800
Don't get dis-couraged if you only go to a few National chain muffler shops. Look for one that is willing to custom fabricate you a exhaust system. $4-500 should cover it....................MO ...more |
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<roland@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>: Feb 01 06:05AM -0600
I need to jump in here and you must remember that we have a vested interest so consider that too… A 2 ½ TTI system discount price form ALL the distributors is $639… I’ll give this list 10% off ...more |
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Bob Faunce <bobsbelvedere@xxxxxxxxx>: Jan 31 08:40PM -0500
Might be some repeats 65 Coronet vert https://madison.craigslist.org/cto/5357961235.html 65 Sat https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/5410677594.html 65 Bel 4d ...more |
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george smith <bt6t4@xxxxxxxxx>: Feb 01 01:49AM
Don't whether to laugh or cry on those wheels. 64 Polara will need more than 13K to restore. Nice to see original..or maybe I'm just a cheapskate. George ...more |
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"catman@xxxxxxxx" <catman@xxxxxxxx>: Jan 31 09:53PM -0800
I like the Dodge Lancer. Al ...more |
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