Jim Saraceno Posted May 11, 2011 Report Posted May 11, 2011 Go here to read all about drive-shafts... http://www.imperialclub.com/Repair/Lit/Master/056/cover.htm Quote
RobertKB Posted May 11, 2011 Report Posted May 11, 2011 The Canadian Dodge D25's had a modern style u-joint. Not sure about the Canadian Plymouth P15's. My '38 Chrysler has the ball and trunnion and so does my '53 Plymouth so not sure why the mid to late 40's had the modern style u-joint. I have a parts car with the modern driveshaft but to switch over you would also need the yokes from the transmission and differential. Picture shows the driveshaft on my 1948 Dodge D25. Quote
Young Ed Posted May 11, 2011 Report Posted May 11, 2011 Jim I'd sure like to know how they did that. I've helped do it a couple times but it certainly was not as easy as they show it in the picture. Usually involves various tools to shove the rubber through. Quote
Jim Saraceno Posted May 11, 2011 Report Posted May 11, 2011 I've never actually done it myself. When I bought a rebuild kit, it came with the leather boot. I sure looks easy enough in the picture though. I guess they left out the pictures of the mechanic cussing and throwing tools at the wall because he was so frustrated. Quote
Don Jordan Posted May 12, 2011 Author Report Posted May 12, 2011 Life was just easier in the 40s. I remember seeing books my father had. All the mechanics wore blue over coats and their hands were always spotless. I mean how hard can it be? I'm going to find out. Quote
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