Dajudge Posted February 4, 2015 Report Posted February 4, 2015 So in my looking it appears the 48 and 49 pilot house truck's U Joints are made of gold. Is there a good replacement for this? I just need a front as my rear is a Ford and I believe I can find that at Napa. Thanks Quote
austinsailor Posted February 4, 2015 Report Posted February 4, 2015 They are not gold - you can find gold! Not as likely to find these. Quote
Dajudge Posted February 4, 2015 Author Report Posted February 4, 2015 (edited) Part two: Are the front and rear the same? I have the 49 as our personal junk yard. Maybe one or both of those are usable. Edited February 4, 2015 by Dajudge Quote
Merle Coggins Posted February 4, 2015 Report Posted February 4, 2015 Yes, I believe the front and rear u-joints are the same. I don't have my parts book handy to confirm that. I don't know if that size is produced anymore. I know they are pretty rare. Good luck. Quote
Mikec4193 Posted February 4, 2015 Report Posted February 4, 2015 Part two: Are the front and rear the same? I have the 49 as our personal junk yard. Maybe one or both of those are usable. I love the internet...I found something that might fit...not sure if the 1948 is any different than the 1950...wish I had one of those interchange catalogs... http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/351002544611?lpid=82&chn=ps Just throwing it out there.... MikeC Quote
Merle Coggins Posted February 4, 2015 Report Posted February 4, 2015 That one looks right for a mid '50 and up. Not for a '48-'49 Quote
JBNeal Posted February 6, 2015 Report Posted February 6, 2015 (edited) The '48 & '49 (and maybe early '50) used p/n 1238415; the Cleveland-type universal joint has lock plates similar to the ones at Mopar Mall. Edited February 20, 2019 by JBNeal added link Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted February 6, 2015 Report Posted February 6, 2015 Here are some of the old joints used on the 1948-52 Mopar cars and trucks...... Cleveland ect showing a 1 ton joint too..... All of them are hard to find now days.. 1 Quote
Dajudge Posted February 6, 2015 Author Report Posted February 6, 2015 JBNeal, thank you. Those look like what I need. The price is right too. Until now the only ones I found were in the $250 range for a pair. I'm ordering them in the morning. Thanks Quote
Merle Coggins Posted February 6, 2015 Report Posted February 6, 2015 Please let us know how they fit. I've never heard of The Mopar Mall. Thanks for posting that, Brian. Merle Quote
ggdad1951 Posted February 6, 2015 Report Posted February 6, 2015 Please let us know how they fit. I've never heard of The Mopar Mall. Thanks for posting that, Brian. Merle sadly noting 1 ton or larger.... Quote
Dajudge Posted February 7, 2015 Author Report Posted February 7, 2015 I ordered one today. I'll report back when I get it installed. Quote
Robert Thornton Posted February 7, 2015 Report Posted February 7, 2015 When I did jeep swap my b3b 52 had same u-joint as jeep just had to replace u -bolts on drive shaft to same as jeep 52 must have newer stile u-joint. Robert T Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted February 7, 2015 Report Posted February 7, 2015 (edited) Is the MoPar Mall real? I've seen it before... Just seems like a kinda odd site. Edited February 7, 2015 by Dodgeb4ya Quote
Dajudge Posted February 7, 2015 Author Report Posted February 7, 2015 (edited) It is Atlas Obsolete Motor Parts, in California. They say MoparMall.com is their new site. Atlas Obsolete MOtorPARts, Inc. 41745 Elm Street suite 103 Murrieta, CA 92562 Fax: (951) 461-9220 I'll let you guys know. Edited February 7, 2015 by Dajudge Quote
ggdad1951 Posted February 7, 2015 Report Posted February 7, 2015 It is Atlas Obsolete Motor Parts, in California. They say MoparMall.com is their new site. Atlas Obsolete MOtorPARts, Inc. 41745 Elm Street suite 103 Murrieta, CA 92562 Fax: (951) 461-9220 I'll let you guys know. ah...I've gotten stuff from them before, they seem to be a ok company. Quote
austinsailor Posted February 13, 2015 Report Posted February 13, 2015 The '48 & '49 (and maybe early '50) used p/n 1238415; the Cleveland-type universal joint has lock plates similar to the ones at Mopar Mall. I was so excited to find these, I ordered 8 a week ago. I just got a call from Atlas. They found they had zero of them. My refund is in process. Thought I had a lifetime supply, guess not. Quote
JBNeal Posted August 2, 2015 Report Posted August 2, 2015 (edited) anybody tried the ones from DCM classics? Or the new listing at Mopar Mall? Or the listing at Roberts? Edited February 20, 2019 by JBNeal updated links Quote
1949B-1-C Posted February 1, 2016 Report Posted February 1, 2016 I know this is old, but has anyone tried either of the above universals? I am in need for a 48 3/4 ton. Just looking for some input. Thanks! Quote
RodFru2u Posted December 6, 2016 Report Posted December 6, 2016 I just ordered a set from Roberts, $ 165.00 shipped. Let you know how it goes. Pricey suckers ! But the truck is dead or a flower pot without them. Quote
1949B-1-C Posted December 7, 2016 Report Posted December 7, 2016 Thank you! Please let us know! Quote
austinsailor Posted December 7, 2016 Report Posted December 7, 2016 22 hours ago, RodFru2u said: I just ordered a set from Roberts, $ 165.00 shipped. Let you know how it goes. Pricey suckers ! But the truck is dead or a flower pot without them. If it's $165 for a pair you have a deal. The last one I got, 3-4 years ago, was $95 for one. I haven't found any more. Quote
RodFru2u Posted December 7, 2016 Report Posted December 7, 2016 Yeah, Thought it was too good to be true, Found it @ Roberts online called to make sure. I have not checked mail today but was only ordered yesterday morning along with a gas tank sealing kit from Bill Hirsch for another project; Nice when extra cash come in and the bills are paid. I will keep ya informed. Quote
RodFru2u Posted December 10, 2016 Report Posted December 10, 2016 (edited) Update: I ordered the Cleveland style universal joints from Roberts Motor Parts. Part# T389 needed two (2) front & rear. Both sets came with new bolts, locking tab tips and new matching knurled holders. I placed the order 6 am Tuesday California time, They showed up @ noon today ( Friday ). Took 2 hours to install them, cleaned up and back in the wind before 5 pm LA traffic I'd say a perfect replacement part. Edited December 10, 2016 by RodFru2u order date 1 Quote
austinsailor Posted December 10, 2016 Report Posted December 10, 2016 Thanks. Just ordered one. I replaced one about 5 years ago, the other was not too bad. When I realized I was going to drive it a lot I regretted not replace the other and couldn't find one. Now I have! Quote
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