Smartin Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 The CV joint in my 62 driveshaft is toast....and apparently it's an obsolete part that no one makes parts for anymore. Any alternatives to getting a new driveshaft made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 I think I found an NOS repair kit on Buick Farm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Or find a serviceable used one and grease the heck out of it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 What might the model year range by for that joint set-up? Into the later 1960s? NTX5467 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted February 24, 2021 Author Share Posted February 24, 2021 Not sure of the range, but Lance and I were talking today and thought maybe 61-62 was a good bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 I looked at u-joints themselves for the center joint and they seem to go from '61-'68. There was some sort of center bushing kit on rockauto that was more year-specific. Or are what you're seeking what used to be called "centering kit" (which was between the two u-joints in the cast iron housing)? Just curious . . . NTX5467 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadmaster75 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 You might want to try Midwest Driveshafts here in my hood. Joe is the owner. Does a lot of exotic, antique, obsolete, custom stuff. He’s done all my driveshaft work for years. competent staff, too. Might be worth a call. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 (edited) Years ago I had a reliable universal joint shop rebuild a Cadillac driveshaft with a kit. It didn't work out. After three or four trips back I went to Paul Lauracella's Parts of the Past and bought a good used driveshaft. That resolved it. The service manual should say "This is not a serviceable part. Replace as a unit." In this case I believe them. The rebuilt driveshaft leaned in a corner of my garage as a reminder not to do that again for close to 20 years. If I was going to do it today I think I would find a really good used one and have a driveshaft shop cut the old CV assembly out and put the used one in. They could do that. If they gave me any push back I would say "Just humor me". Edited February 24, 2021 by 60FlatTop (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 (edited) Not sure if this outfit can help: https://www.dennysdriveshaft.com/p222_buick_3r_series_replacement_double_cardan_cv_assembly.html Edited February 24, 2021 by avgwarhawk (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted February 24, 2021 Author Share Posted February 24, 2021 I talked to the driveshaft guy earlier. He said the rebuild kits are not what he needs. There is a piece that is eaten up pretty badly. I contacted James at bestoffercounts and he thinks he has a complete one for me. What a pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 This piece? https://www.dennysdriveshaft.com/p223_buick_double_cardan_cv_h_yoke_for_3r_series_cv_driveshaft.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted February 24, 2021 Author Share Posted February 24, 2021 This one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 I wonder if Denny's Driveshaft I linked above can do something for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted February 24, 2021 Author Share Posted February 24, 2021 He just sent me a pic of the bad part.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 I think I did see some Spicer parts for this year Buick at Bobautomobila. Maybe give bobs a call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Maybe this will work for your application? https://www.ebay.com/itm/312076739861?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=312076739861&targetid=1068323850710&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=1018614&poi=&campaignid=11612432082&mkgroupid=113994509995&rlsatarget=pla-1068323850710&abcId=9300456&merchantid=7868454&gclid=Cj0KCQiAj9iBBhCJARIsAE9qRtDbja9eM2uqlRWx3eE5HBP4Tyq2VRenUi2tcU6jiETGGGDzBjSuppMaAgxuEALw_wcB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drhach Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 I've wondered if there's some way to retrofit a center section from an Impala in there. You can still get them and they actually make an upgrade kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 @SmartinHave you tried Buds Salvage in Oklahoma? They only have 4 pictures on the web but in the first one it looks like there is a 61-62 right next to the car in the picture. At any rate you may be able to get a used drive shaft there with the part you need, https://www.budsalvage.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted March 2, 2021 Author Share Posted March 2, 2021 Cool I’ll check it out tomorrow. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 @SmartinAnd don't forget French Lake Auto in Minnesota! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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