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From: ckish <ckish@chartermi.net>
Date: Sun, 07 Oct 2001 16:07:01 -0400
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Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Broken Driveshaft
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Detroit Clutch and gear is also a good place to try.
59 halfstep
Brighton

dcvjrv@covad.net wrote:
> 
> Eric,
> 
> A good driveshaft shop will take your two part driveshaft and do as you
> say.  They will cut off the yokes and weld to a new shaft of the proper
> length and then balance the whole thing.  I think this will run around $150
> - $200 dollars.
> 
> If you are in Southeastern Michigan, I would suggest Clyde's Frame Shop.
> 
> Good Luck,
> Jim V.
> 1958 GMC Suburban Carrier Pickup (Cameo style) - V8 Hydramatic
> http://www.angelfire.lycos.com/mi2/jrvvehicles
> dcvjrv@covad.net
> 
> At 11:42 PM 10/6/01 Saturday, Eman wrote:
> >Well yesterday I broke my driveshaft. It must have been weakend from
> >rust. But I'll bet the sudden dropping of the clutch at high rpms is
> >what really did it though. I did manage to leave about 40' of rubber on
> >the pavement before she let go. Anyways, will I be able to have mine
> >repaired. I'm thinking that they cut off the old tube and weld a new one
> >on. Since I have never had to do this can someone let me know what I
> >will be in for. Thanks
> >Eric 48 sub
> >oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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