Thread: Project Special K

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I have used a large(6",) heavy duty C-clamp with a socket to remove U-joints when they are still in the car and you don't want to remove the driveshaft to get to a bench vise. Just make sure they are HD because I have broken a cheapie (AKA made in China) in two while doing this with a stubborn joint. Just remove the clips, then use a big enough socket to allow the cup to go inside and drive the other clip through with the C-clamp.

with the drive line ready to go in, I tried to rough fit it with no luck. Seems the new differential is longer combined with the engine mounted farther back. With the help of a few members I found a local shop that specializes in customizing drive shafts, so they are on the job. I also was able to drill and mount the gas tank today, so little more progress done. Hopefully I'll get the plumbing done for the gas line and or the floor boards painted and permanently mounted and sealed in place this week. Then it's wiring and startup time!