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| | | Forums66 Topics128,087 Posts1,056,106 Members48,434 | | Most Online14,466 Apr 26th, 2026 | | AD Chevy Trucks Over 6,000 pictures Brad Allen has an awesome collection of Chevrolet factory pictures that he has set up from film strips. Check them out!
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on the Internet for over 30 years! and not clogged down with Ads! Again, thanks! | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | It is call an enclosed driveshaft - a torque-tube rear end. A 1954 Truck Shop Manual does not seem to be readily available but a 48-51 manual (with a 52 supplement) is available from many vendors and on eBay (see manual-link below). There is one universal joint in this set-up. http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/shop/1948_51truck/index.htm | | |
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