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J'ville · 08-26-2006, 01:47 PM

Thanks Groundhog and to others who sent PM's on this. I took it to Driveline Specialists (name of co.) here in Jax, and they ordered the replacement support and replaced all three u-joints (with grease fittings). Did a great job as the car is absolutely smooth as molasses. The front u-joint had locked up causing the center support to break away as there was no give and take. Incidentally the employees were impressed with the ruggedness of the driveline compared to todays cars.
Hope the drivewline is good for another 50 years. Being 60, I don't think I will be here to see that day.

08-26-2006, 01:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
J'ville Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 44	Thanks Groundhog and to others who sent PM's on this. I took it to Driveline Specialists (name of co.) here in Jax, and they ordered the replacement support and replaced all three u-joints (with grease fittings). Did a great job as the car is absolutely smooth as molasses. The front u-joint had locked up causing the center support to break away as there was no give and take. Incidentally the employees were impressed with the ruggedness of the driveline compared to todays cars. Hope the drivewline is good for another 50 years. Being 60, I don't think I will be here to see that day. __________________ 57 Olds 4dr Super 88