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| | | | Joined: Oct 2017 Posts: 214 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2017 Posts: 214 | So in my search on repairing or replacing the axle shafts on my '53, I came across Tom Differentials' website and see that he makes 30 splines axles that will work with open 12 bolt spider gears. I've tried contacting him with no luck yet, so does anyone know if it's as simple as getting 30 splines axles made and simply swapping out the spider gears? Tom's website mentions being able to ditch the cross pin block, but I'm not sure how. Tom's axles appear to be the wrong length for my year, but Dutchman Axles would be able to make some. Pricey, but it's at least an option if a repair or used axles don't pan out.
Thanks in advance!
1953 Canadian GMC 9314 w/ (factory) Chevy 235
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 444 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 444 | Tom Watt passed away a few month's ago . His business is for sale .
So , I doubt you'll be hearing from him .
'54 3600 | | | | | Joined: Oct 2017 Posts: 214 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2017 Posts: 214 | Ahh, I saw it was for sale. Thanks for the info
1953 Canadian GMC 9314 w/ (factory) Chevy 235
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2017 Posts: 214 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2017 Posts: 214 | Would anyone have some 12 bolt spider gears kicking around to measurement so I can compare to stock? I’ve tried emailing a couple vendors for measurements with no luck.
Thanks,
1953 Canadian GMC 9314 w/ (factory) Chevy 235
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