1936 driveshaft conversion

[MBF]

I posted this on the technical archives-wrong forum. I've been reading the posts on this from folks that have converted their driveshafts from the original trunion type to the newer style x u joints. Can anyone provide the name of a shop somewhere in the Northeast that has done this work for them? Any success or horror stories are appreciated. Thanks. Mike

[desoto1939]

There is a gentleman that is a member of the Walter P Chrysler club that is currently making the new style drive shafts wict the cross style universal and replaces the trunion and pin style. These just bolt up to your trans and rear.

the cost is around 395 and up.

Joe McGinnis 2675 deer foot rd Blairsville, GA 30512 706-745-3985 email is

callent.joe@gmail.com

He does great work

rich Hartung

desoto1939@aol.com

[TodFitch]

Just call around to your local driveline repair shops. I had one made up years ago in Tucson when I needed to replace/repair the ball and trunnion originals and could not get the parts. Just called around and found a shop that could make a new driveshaft to fit the factory flanges on the rear axle and transmission.

I still have that driveshaft as well as the original Detroit ball & trunnion one.

[greg g]

there is this guy in syracuse

http://syracuse.citysearch.com/profile/7673359/syracuse_ny/frey_the_wheelman_incorporated.html

and driveline services in clifton NJ

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[Powerhouse]

not that it helps but...I got one for $375 ALL NEW Parts in Oceanside, California. I have my original as back-up. Call around...they are pricey though...but well worth it.

[MBF]

Thanks guys I'll start calling around. Mike

[desoto1939]

I touched base with a driveshaft center here in reading PA. They would cut my original driveshaft to fit the newere cross style for aound 275.

I was considering this but this does not give me a backup. You can get one from the WPC member that just bolts up to your existing flanges and you get to keep the original for the next owner or as a spare.

I am thinking of getting the one from the WPC guy they are not cheap but everyone that I have spoken to has stated that this is the best thing for our older cars. To but in the new rear pin can be a real pain because it has to be perfectly centered between the ball else the driveshaft will be off balance. There are special tools to press out the pin and set it back to the proper depth.

I have both of the Millers tools that were used to pushout ansd set the pin but would still leave it to a driveshaft expert to do the work.

rich hartung

desoto1939@aol.com