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1934 · 03-03-2016, 11:29 AM

There is such a wealth of knowledge on this site and I thought I would ask for some advice about the dilema I have with my '34. I believe this car was originaly a 4 cyl. which, at one point was changed to a V8. Unfortunately they didn't install the longer torque tube/drive shaft needed. They just shoved the rear cross-member forward and welded it inside the frame channel! I would like to re-position the cross-member to it's proper place and install the longer torque tube/dr. shaft. I can't see how I can possibly grind out the welds without removing the body and even then without damaging the frame while grinding. So what do you guys think? Leave it as is and put up with the 'goofy' look? Or deal with it properly? This will be the 3rd time I've had the body off, (don't ask).
Thanks guys, Doug.

03-03-2016, 11:29 AM	#1
1934 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 430	advice/opinions '34 sedan There is such a wealth of knowledge on this site and I thought I would ask for some advice about the dilema I have with my '34. I believe this car was originaly a 4 cyl. which, at one point was changed to a V8. Unfortunately they didn't install the longer torque tube/drive shaft needed. They just shoved the rear cross-member forward and welded it inside the frame channel! I would like to re-position the cross-member to it's proper place and install the longer torque tube/dr. shaft. I can't see how I can possibly grind out the welds without removing the body and even then without damaging the frame while grinding. So what do you guys think? Leave it as is and put up with the 'goofy' look? Or deal with it properly? This will be the 3rd time I've had the body off, (don't ask). Thanks guys, Doug.