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Originally Posted by Zimmco
The original Ford coupler was a 6 to 6 spline coupler, so it extends into the tubular drive shaft. It was only cleaned up, and the original end was bored for a light interference. It is plug welded on two sides through large slotted holes. Here's another picture. There was no distortion, and it checked out perfectly true.
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Okay Al, that explains it well. You may have mentioned how this was welded at the last RG36 meeting, but with my hearing, I probably didn't totally understand the welding details. I don't recall ever seeing one welded quite like this before, but it does appear to be a good way to prevent distortion in the critical area of the female splines that must have a good fit up with pinion splines. If I was not planning to go with a '37-'41 solid drive shaft, 6/6 spline coupling, and center brg. torque tube on the next 35 rear I am building, your method of doing an original 35 hollow tube drive shaft looks like a better way to go than any other hollow drive shaft conversion that I have seen in the past.