Jerry's 62 Impala build
- Thread starter Brian Thompson
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Brian: Will that center bearing, work with 4-speeds, or just 700r4's?Thanks.
It will work with any trans.
Detroit Rag Ace
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I just finished reading your thread here...
Aside from a little bashing of my personal tastes in the beginning from a few people, I couldn't be happier my car is in VERY capable hands...
I've heard a lot about your work from Seth, and Jerry had nothin but good things to say also, so I look forward to seein this beast finished...
Keep up the good work and progress!
Aside from a little bashing of my personal tastes in the beginning from a few people, I couldn't be happier my car is in VERY capable hands...
I've heard a lot about your work from Seth, and Jerry had nothin but good things to say also, so I look forward to seein this beast finished...
Keep up the good work and progress!
I just finished reading your thread here...
Aside from a little bashing of my personal tastes in the beginning from a few people, I couldn't be happier my car is in VERY capable hands...
I've heard a lot about your work from Seth, and Jerry had nothin but good things to say also, so I look forward to seein this beast finished...
Keep up the good work and progress!
Don't worry about that. I still get it all the time about my wheels!
Thanks for selling this car to Jerry. He is very excited about it. In fact I don't think I have seen him this excited about a vehicle! There were a couple little surprises with the rust, but overall it was a very nice, clean and solid foundation.You should come down to the Thompson, OH event this year. It will be on June 4 - 6 at Thompson Raceway. I am hoping to have the car there. Keep an eye on this thread for updates and whether or not it will be ready in time.
Detroit Rag Ace
Member
Don't worry about that. I still get it all the time about my wheels!
You should come down to the Thompson, OH event this year. It will be on June 4 - 6 at Thompson Raceway. I am hoping to have the car there. Keep an eye on this thread for updates and whether or not it will be ready in time.
I keep hearing everyone around here talk about that.. Didn't know it was so close..
If I don't already have a show planned that weekend, I'll be there!
Just ordered the driveshaft from Mountain Driveline. (928-532-8452)
For a 700r4, the front shaft from the seal face on the tranny to the center of the carrier bearing bolts is 21 5/8" and the rear shaft is 38 7/8" with a 9" rear. It also comes with a solid steel carrier bearing. Total came to $260.00 shipped!!!! This is the same shaft I have iin my 62 so I know they hold up.
I called Inland Empire and they wanted $717.00 plus shipping.:eek:
Here is a pic of the center bearing
these center supports look a little cheesy to me, i always wanted to machine up a nice billet aluminum, just havent found the time
Mr.1961
Well Known Member
Brian, have you used this driveshaft set up for drag racing. I like the price, but am worried it may leave me stranded at the track. I also would want 1350 series joints throughout the shaft along with the heavy carrier bearing. Anyone else use these shafts in a drag application. I would like to hear about it. Good or bad. 
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Brian, have you used this driveshaft set up for drag racing. I like the price, but am worried it may leave me stranded at the track. I also would want 1350 series joints throughout the shaft along with the heavy carrier bearing. Anyone else use these shafts in a drag application. I would like to hear about it. Good or bad.
I'm using the Inland Empire 1310 telescopic rear piece with the shortened stock piece up front. I use 1310 series solid "Brut Force" U joints. Not sure if this unit would hold up to repeated launches with a clutch. Carrier bearing is a Inland Empire piece also.
I'm using the Inland Empire telescoping driveshaft on my 62 with the 1350 U joints all the way through. No problems at all. The driveshaft is 3".
I am using the telescopic driveshaft with 1310 joints from Mountain Driveline in my car. My rearend has a 1350 yoke so I have been using a 1310 to 1350 conversion u-jkoint in it. I have ordered another on from them with 1350 joints all the way around. I haven't had any problems with mine, but felt a little uneasy about the conversion u-joint being in there.
Just buy Aapco
thats the one thanks seth
Body got painted on Monday, so I brought the frame out and put the body and all other panels on. They will wet sand it tomorrow and buff it on Monday.
Lookin great Foose. 
Brian I have to come down on your next project and hand you tools and learn the art frim a Master.
Master I am not, but you are more than welcome to come down when I start on my 61. My wife gave up handing me tools 6 months into my 62 build.
Lookin great Foose.
Brian................. you make the whole process look like a walk in the park.......... :takethat:takethat
Dave
Dave
Brian................. you make the whole process look like a walk in the park.......... :takethat:takethat
Dave
Thanks Dave, but are you saying this stuff is hard?????
Just ordered the driveshaft from Mountain Driveline. (928-532-8452)
For a 700r4, the front shaft from the seal face on the tranny to the center of the carrier bearing bolts is 21 5/8" and the rear shaft is 38 7/8" with a 9" rear. It also comes with a solid steel carrier bearing. Total came to $260.00 shipped!!!! This is the same shaft I have iin my 62 so I know they hold up.
I called Inland Empire and they wanted $717.00 plus shipping.:eek:
Here is a pic of the center bearing
Brian, what wall thickness is your driveshaft? Thanks
