Magnesium 3rd member

[RED60-2X4]

Hey,
Does anyone know how much torque a M/T magnesium 3rd member is rated for?
It is a NOS unit for 55-64 Chevy front loader rear.
Thanks in advance.
Eric

 

[Ronnie Russell]

Eric, I would say it is rated at --- several thousand dollars--- How about a picture ?, I would like to see one.

 

[RED60-2X4]

I'll post pics as soon as I shrink them to fit.


Eric

 

[RED60-2X4]

Here they are.

 

[RED60-2X4]

Here's the box.
It was packed with a 1964 news paper.

Eric

 

[jim_ss409]

That's pretty cool! I've never seen one of those.bang

 

[Ronnie Russell]

Eric, That is wild. Have you got a neat story as to how you came across it?? Am looking forward to see where this discussion goes. I have never seen one either. Good luck with it...........

 

[RED60-2X4]

Thanks guys.
It is a neat part.
I bought it from a friend who had it as a spare and never used it.

I know it is missing the yoke girdle/cage. It bolts to the front flange and encircles the rear u-joint/yoke.

Eric

 

[dq409]

I don`t know about you ,,,but thats got to be a rare goodie !!!

 

[models916]

Ohio George?

Montgomery? Speed shop. Malco Gasser.

 

[RED60-2X4]

Montgomery? Speed shop. Malco Gasser.

Yes, it was ordered from Ohio George.

What is the "Malco Gasser"? Got a picture of it?

Thanks,
Eric

 

[jim_ss409]

The Malco Gasser was a famous light blue Willys. (1933 I think) It was a big player in the "Gasser Wars" in around 63 to 68 or so. I think George Montgomery's Mustang was also called the Malco Gasser. There's some pictures at the bottom of this page... http://gassermadness.com/gilchrist/index.html

 

[rstreet]

Jim
Thanks for the pictures Great names from the past and brings back memories of watching the likes of Stone,Woods & Cook, Ohio George, KS Pittman
Robert

 

[dq409]

Gawl Dang !! I loved them gassers back then and I even lovem more now !!!!