The u-joint on my '51 was what you'd call "flat worn out" when I disassembled everything. I got a replacement kit from The Filling Station and it had what I'd call reasonable clearance. Not real tight though. Here are before and after pictures.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.