mower hit the shaft.... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Luvlegs · 04-05-2007, 11:26 PM

On the 67-72 parts board there is a listing by Billsbowtie titled "some small parts I still have for sale" On page 3, you can see the damage the mower did to the end of the steering column... I have a 72 3 on the tree column - the one in the picture is from a 72, auto - I am putting in an auto (400) - should my part interchange with the damaged one? Are there different diameters? And, lastly, what gets changed... the fitting on the end or that part of the shaft AND the fitting? Thanks for taking the time to go look and come back! (not having any luck posting pics or editing posts.....).... NOW I CAN EDIT- AND THE NEXT POST HAS THE PIC SO YOU DONT HAVE TO GO LOOK!

RACINJASON22 · 04-05-2007, 11:37 PM

Not much help on the question but here's the pic so people don't have to jump back and forth. hope it helps get you the answer you are lookin for. RJ22

Luvlegs · 04-05-2007, 11:39 PM

Thanks dude! MUCH appreciated!

**LockDoc** · 04-05-2007, 11:47 PM

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If it was me I would heat the bent piece, straighten it out, weld it up, grind it down & use it. Doesn't look like it would affect the integrity of the shaft unless there is more damage than shows in the picture......

LockDoc

Luvlegs · 04-06-2007, 08:05 AM

That's what I figured Lock but wasn't sure I'd ever seen an exploded diagram of that part of the shaft..... Didn't know if that might be easier than changing out any of that parts that might be "changeoutable"..... Thanks.

68C15 · 04-06-2007, 08:15 AM

I wouldnt be afraid to cut off the bent piece and weld up to original shape.

04-05-2007, 11:26 PM	#1
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	mower hit the shaft.... On the 67-72 parts board there is a listing by Billsbowtie titled "some small parts I still have for sale" On page 3, you can see the damage the mower did to the end of the steering column... I have a 72 3 on the tree column - the one in the picture is from a 72, auto - I am putting in an auto (400) - should my part interchange with the damaged one? Are there different diameters? And, lastly, what gets changed... the fitting on the end or that part of the shaft AND the fitting? Thanks for taking the time to go look and come back! (not having any luck posting pics or editing posts.....).... NOW I CAN EDIT- AND THE NEXT POST HAS THE PIC SO YOU DONT HAVE TO GO LOOK! __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew! Last edited by Luvlegs; 04-05-2007 at 11:41 PM.

04-05-2007, 11:37 PM	#2
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: mower hit the shaft.... Not much help on the question but here's the pic so people don't have to jump back and forth. hope it helps get you the answer you are lookin for. RJ22 Attached Images __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR! Last edited by RACINJASON22; 04-05-2007 at 11:38 PM.

04-05-2007, 11:39 PM	#3
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: mower hit the shaft.... Thanks dude! MUCH appreciated! __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

04-05-2007, 11:47 PM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,479	Re: mower hit the shaft.... - If it was me I would heat the bent piece, straighten it out, weld it up, grind it down & use it. Doesn't look like it would affect the integrity of the shaft unless there is more damage than shows in the picture...... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

04-06-2007, 08:05 AM	#5
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: mower hit the shaft.... That's what I figured Lock but wasn't sure I'd ever seen an exploded diagram of that part of the shaft..... Didn't know if that might be easier than changing out any of that parts that might be "changeoutable"..... Thanks. __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

04-06-2007, 08:15 AM	#6
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: mower hit the shaft.... I wouldnt be afraid to cut off the bent piece and weld up to original shape.



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