Jim Yergin Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Just picked up my new driveshaft with U-Joints. One of the trunnions on my original one went bad so I decided to make the change. I took Pete Anderson's parts list (thanks Pete) to a local shop and they made this for me: It cost $375. I checked with Joe McGinnis first and he has had to raise his price to $425 plus shipping so I saved some money having it done locally. If nothing else I have three more grease fittings on my car. Now it is time to get back on the road. Jim Yergin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Good job Jim; With my T-5 and upgraded differential I had a new driveshaft made to order locally 6-7 years back. It was worth every penny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldodge41 Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Looks good. I have one of those on my wish list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-12 Tommy Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Smooth driving with that one. Looks good. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Tank Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 I just had a new one made. using Petes list also. only it cost me $426.00 I am well pleased with the change. realy smooth ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Flanagan Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 So there's a big difference between this and the stock driveshaft? I haven't got that far with my own project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldodge41 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 I have no problem with the original driveshaft as far as performance. They are strong and durable. The issue to me is the maintenance on the dust boots and the cost of replacement ball and trunnion joints. On my car I made an adapter to make the shaft reach the new rear I installed. When my shaft needs repair next I think I will invest in a new shaft like Jim had made rather than spend the money on the old style joints and boots. Plus I can then get rid of my home-made adapter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38plymouth Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 How do you set up your emergency brakes when you switch to a new style driveshaft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 How do you set up your emergency brakes when you switch to a new style driveshaft? Same as you did it before. The parking brake has nothing to do with the driveshaft. Its either on the trans or rear end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIPJOBXX Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 :DNice and it was built in the USA! This month is buy American and if you can do that all this month than we can help our fellow Americans with employement and our future!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1941Rick Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 I just switched my 41 over to an updated driveshaft. Can not believe the difference...so smooth now..used to get this "clanging" noise from underneath and now it is gone.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38plymouth Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Same as you did it before. The parking brake has nothing to do with the driveshaft. Its either on the trans or rear end. Duh, I was picturing it on the front of the driveshaft. I might have to do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Yergin Posted August 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 Drove the car for the first time today with the new driveshaft. What a pleasure. That failing trunnion had really made it noisy to drive. The new driveshaft and the relaxed RPMs with my now operational overdrive really adds to the pleasure of driving the car. I have to go to Richmond tomorrow (about 100 miles). Had hoped to drive the woodie but the forecast is for thunderstorms so probably take the modern car. Jim Yergin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Flanagan Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 Jim, I think you've arrived. It's all open road ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randygall Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 where do i find this parts list. i cant seen to find it. I have a '50 B-2-D that needs a new-rebuilt driveshaft. the shop I took it to said that they couldnt help me. No parts avaliable for it. Thanks for any help Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TodFitch Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 So there's a big difference between this and the stock driveshaft? I haven't got that far with my own project. In good operating condition, I think both are good. In the late 1970s I had trouble finding parts to fix my original so I had a drive shaft custom made with then modern U-joints. I guess when I later took everything apart for restoration I didn't store it correctly and it got damaged. Anyway I had a drive line vibration that process of elimination finally got me to the drive shaft. So I ended up getting the parts to fix the original drive shaft I'd kept all those years. Runs nice and smooth with the original now. Big difference is that it is harder to get parts for the original style and if the boots get damaged and dirt gets in they fail very rapidly. Just like a modern CV joint will fail rapidly if the boot gets damaged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desoto1939 Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 I did a search online and found a Texas company that builds driveshafts for our old cars and trucks. Here is the link www.driveshaftspecialist.com They quotes me a price for my 39 Desoto that has the Pin and Trunion at both ends of the driveshaft. They use the spicer parts. Cost $438 and approx $45 to ship to me in valley forge Pa. This is about the same cost that I am getting around locally. I also had another thought regarding the leather boot issue. I found one of these with the leather cone already build into the boot. This was an original and the number matched correctly. I found this at Hershey this fall. Since most modern cars now have frontwheel drive and use the CV joint we should beable to find a rubber boot that might be a little longer than the new replacement boot from the 50's and then clamp the new more modern synthtic boot onto both ends of the housing and driveshaft with the newer style hose clamps or even the plastic ties. HAs anyone ever investigated this possibilty. I currently have several of the Old Trunion housing and the repair kits so the cost of repairing is minor versus the cost of a new shaft. What is everyones opinion. Rich Hartung Desoto1939@aol.com Rich HArtung desoto1939@aol.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Yergin Posted November 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 where do i find this parts list. i cant seen to find it.I have a '50 B-2-D that needs a new-rebuilt driveshaft. the shop I took it to said that they couldnt help me. No parts avaliable for it. Thanks for any help Randy Check out this thread, posts #7 and #9. http://www430.pair.com/p15d24/mopar_forum/showthread.php?p=270317#post270317 Jim Yergin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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