That sucks. I remember about '97 I got all the bearings and seals for my '54 3 speed at an auto parts store in hattiesburg, MS. I think it was a national auto... Are rebuild kits/bearings still available?
What is it about these 3 sp input shafts that wear out? Is it the gear on the shaft or what?
And if I grenade the tranny in my bel-air, will a 3 speed column shift Torque tube tranny from a 53-54 truck fit? Anybody got a spare tranny? I'd like an extra JIC mine goes poof.