1931 cadillac 452 torque tube and drive shaft

[RHR]

Hi,

does anyone know if anyone is manufacturing torque tubes and drives shafts for 1931 Cadillac V16, 452 model.

thanks

Robert

[edinmass]

There would be no reason to manufacture one. The only reason you would need it as if it were cut up for an overdrive. I may know the location of one. I'm not sure if it would be for sale but It certainly would not be cheap. I do not own it nor do I have an interest in it. What wheelbase length is the car?

[RHR]

_{The one I have that is the final link to my restoration of my 1931 452 AWP was shown to be somewhat not true and when magnafluxed had numerous cracks and fissures. I would like to know if anyone has had these remanufactured, etc. I can certainly have this done at a drive shaft shop but wanted to know if an avenue already exists, thanks}

_Robert

[Guest]

The failure prone part is referred to as a "torque tube end ball." It takes the thrust load, and is perhaps all you really need. This part IS being remanufactured for 1929-33 V8, V12, V16 as a Region project by the Michigan Region of the CCCA. Price is $395 and includes a new bushing. Contact Michigan Region, CCCA  C/O Wally Donoghue 5130 Curtis Rd  Plymouth, MI 48170.   734 455-0177. 

[RHR]

Thanks, have that, the actual shaft is not true and magnaflux shows fractures so need a new shaft. I certainly can have it fabricated at a shop. just did not want to reinvent the wheel in the event that someone has blazed this trail which I am certain must be the case. thanks]robert

[yachtflame]

Robert, I'm not at home until tomorrow night so I don't have my reference books to check but I do have two drive shafts from 1931 Cadillac V-8s. Not sure if they will fit or not. You can email me at. yachtflame@yahoo.com if you are interested.

Wayne