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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 10:24 AM
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1955 f100 heavy duty 3 speed drive shaft

Does anyone know what the dimensions of a swb 3hd trans drive shaft? Since the transmission has no slip yoke it must use a two piece drive shaft and carrier bearing. Is there a unique crossmember for the carrier bearing?
 
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 01:06 PM
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I have a 53 F250 frame in my yard, it had the 3HD with 2 piece shaft and the crossmember is unique. It has more of a flat top and has holes for the carrier bearing.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 08:07 PM
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Have you ever seen a short wheelbase 1/2 ton setup? Is it the same crossmenber,carrier bearing and front drive shaft?
 
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 10:00 PM
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F-1's and F-100's with the HD 3-sp use a sliding spline joint in the middle of the driveshaft, not a carrier bearing.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 09:24 AM
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That is EXACTLY what I need. Where do I find one?
 
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Old Nov 9, 2012 | 06:33 AM
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TAAA-4605-B .. Driveshaft / Approx 62 1/4" O/A length / Obsolete ~ None available NOS

1953/56 F100 with H/D 3 M/T (4 speed not same, 3" shorter).
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O1Y-4841 .. Knuckle & Plug (slip yoke) / Obsolete ~ 16 available NOS

1948/52 F1/F3 3 M/T / 1953/55 F100 with H/D 3 M/T & 4 M/T / 1953/55 F350 / 1953/56 F250.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2012 | 10:33 AM
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I wouldn't doubt you can find one from someone who is converting to a modern drivetrain. A driveshaft shop can make one up from scratch.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 01:01 AM
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I thought a shop could make one. I just hope it doesnt cost a small fortune.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 08:49 AM
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Jeff, I have a drive shaft like that out of a 56 f100. I wounded why it was different from the other f100 drive shafts I've seen. We can arrange to get it sent to you if you want it. Send me a private message early next week if interested.
 
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James, does the '56 HD trans have a long extension housing like most cars? I suspect the driveshaft is shorter than for a 48-52. Still might be good for modifying if the splines are good.
 
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James I will send you a pm. Do you know what you want for the driveshaft? I have a friend in Greenbriar that could get it.
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Ross, the drive shaft came from a 56 parts truck I bought that didn't come with the transmission. The splined front of the shaft still has the universal joint pressed on. The overall length is 63 1/2 inches which is what my Ford parts book shows is correct for the midfifties F100s withe the 3 speed heavy duty 3 speed trannys. Jeff you can have it for $45.00 if your friend picks it up. $65 plus shipping if I have to take it to the UPS store. I live 35 miles from the closest one.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 10:41 AM
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I sent you a pm. James, do you have any decent 56 doors?
 
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