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Tim Brown · 08-10-2015, 09:53 AM

I am traveling in the 34 roadster. Currently at a buddy's in Kingman Az. I have a failing u joint that I need to ( or should) replace. Anyone out there have one handy...? Thx Tim 530 320-3604

Tim Brown · 08-10-2015, 09:56 AM

Forgot to mention, I'm 650 miles from home. Thanks for looking.

nospartsman · 08-10-2015, 10:00 AM

There is a long time Ford NOS parts dealer in Kingman Az his name is Bob Sweet he is on old 66 sorry I don't have his phone # he would have what you need.

34billct · 08-10-2015, 10:05 AM

Bob Sweet 928 692 6656

Tim Brown · 08-10-2015, 10:18 AM

I've left a message for Bob. I'm hopeful that he can help with parts.

nospartsman · 08-10-2015, 10:38 AM

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When you find Bob Sweet ask to see his old 60's drag race photos from Ohio, he ran a Topolino. Bobs 84 and was a swap vendor at LA Roadster show this year, it's in his blood.

JM 35 Sedan · 08-10-2015, 10:59 AM

Tim, I could send you a very good, but slightly used, USA made "U" joint. I buy a good number of top and side load EFV-8 transmissions, and many of them have good used "U" joints attached. If you are interested, send me a Fordbarn PM or Email.

rheltzel · 08-10-2015, 11:45 AM

Likewise, Tim, I have an NOS one I could overnight to you if you can't find one locally. I've PM'd you with contact details.

Chris · 08-10-2015, 12:59 PM

Tim, if you can get it to the hill climb as-is I can bring one if needed

Tim Brown · 08-10-2015, 01:35 PM

Thanks for all the help. I was able to get a NOS part from Bob Sweet. Great guy and only 6 miles from me...

JSeery · 08-10-2015, 02:28 PM

What a deal, the Barn at it's best!

David J · 08-10-2015, 04:27 PM

Hey Tim , Curious about what lube and amount you had in the u-joint cavity ? Any pics as it was when first disassembled ? Thanks David J

Tim Brown · 08-10-2015, 07:24 PM

No pictures. The u joint started to rub on the inside of the clamshell cover. It was just noise, but not knowing what it was, I wanted to fix it while we has access to a garage full of good tools. It's all back together now I just need to check fluid levels in the diff and trans.
Thanks again to you guys and Fordbarn for the quick parts locating services. One more flathead on the road again!

rheltzel · 08-10-2015, 07:28 PM

Fast work, Tim! Hope the rest of your drive to the Georgetown Hill Climb goes smoothly!

JM 35 Sedan · 08-10-2015, 08:50 PM

How did you lube the U joint as it was going back together and what lube did you use? Just curious.

34billct · 08-11-2015, 11:04 AM

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08-10-2015, 09:53 AM	#1
Tim Brown Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colfax, CA Posts: 387	Help... Looking for a EV8 u joint - Kingman Az I am traveling in the 34 roadster. Currently at a buddy's in Kingman Az. I have a failing u joint that I need to ( or should) replace. Anyone out there have one handy...? Thx Tim 530 320-3604

08-10-2015, 09:56 AM	#2
Tim Brown Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colfax, CA Posts: 387	Re: Help... Looking for a EV8 u joint - Kingman Az Forgot to mention, I'm 650 miles from home. Thanks for looking.

08-10-2015, 10:00 AM	#3
nospartsman BANNED Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 409	Re: Help... Looking for a EV8 u joint - Kingman Az There is a long time Ford NOS parts dealer in Kingman Az his name is Bob Sweet he is on old 66 sorry I don't have his phone # he would have what you need.

08-10-2015, 10:05 AM	#4
34billct Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: westport ct. Posts: 166	Re: Help... Looking for a EV8 u joint - Kingman Az Bob Sweet 928 692 6656

08-10-2015, 10:18 AM	#5
Tim Brown Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colfax, CA Posts: 387	Re: Help... Looking for a EV8 u joint - Kingman Az I've left a message for Bob. I'm hopeful that he can help with parts.

08-10-2015, 10:38 AM	#6
nospartsman BANNED Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 409	Re: Help... Looking for a EV8 u joint - Kingman Az Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) When you find Bob Sweet ask to see his old 60's drag race photos from Ohio, he ran a Topolino. Bobs 84 and was a swap vendor at LA Roadster show this year, it's in his blood.

08-10-2015, 10:59 AM	#7
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: Help... Looking for a EV8 u joint - Kingman Az Tim, I could send you a very good, but slightly used, USA made "U" joint. I buy a good number of top and side load EFV-8 transmissions, and many of them have good used "U" joints attached. If you are interested, send me a Fordbarn PM or Email. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

08-10-2015, 11:45 AM	#8
rheltzel Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 368	Re: Help... Looking for a EV8 u joint - Kingman Az Likewise, Tim, I have an NOS one I could overnight to you if you can't find one locally. I've PM'd you with contact details.

08-10-2015, 12:59 PM	#9
Chris Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,976	Re: Help... Looking for a EV8 u joint - Kingman Az Tim, if you can get it to the hill climb as-is I can bring one if needed __________________ Thee Inland Emperors

08-10-2015, 01:35 PM	#10
Tim Brown Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colfax, CA Posts: 387	Re: Help... Looking for a EV8 u joint - Kingman Az Thanks for all the help. I was able to get a NOS part from Bob Sweet. Great guy and only 6 miles from me...

08-10-2015, 02:28 PM	#11
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Help... Looking for a EV8 u joint - Kingman Az What a deal, the Barn at it's best!

08-10-2015, 04:27 PM	#12
David J Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: St Croix Falls WI Posts: 2,080	Re: Help... Looking for a EV8 u joint - Kingman Az *Hey Tim , Curious about what lube and amount you had in the u-joint cavity ? Any pics as it was when first disassembled ? Thanks David J*

08-10-2015, 07:24 PM	#13
Tim Brown Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colfax, CA Posts: 387	Re: Help... Looking for a EV8 u joint - Kingman Az No pictures. The u joint started to rub on the inside of the clamshell cover. It was just noise, but not knowing what it was, I wanted to fix it while we has access to a garage full of good tools. It's all back together now I just need to check fluid levels in the diff and trans. Thanks again to you guys and Fordbarn for the quick parts locating services. One more flathead on the road again!

08-10-2015, 07:28 PM	#14
rheltzel Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 368	Re: Help... Looking for a EV8 u joint - Kingman Az Fast work, Tim! Hope the rest of your drive to the Georgetown Hill Climb goes smoothly!

08-10-2015, 08:50 PM	#15
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: Help... Looking for a EV8 u joint - Kingman Az How did you lube the U joint as it was going back together and what lube did you use? Just curious. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

08-11-2015, 11:04 AM	#16
34billct Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: westport ct. Posts: 166	Re: Help... Looking for a EV8 u joint - Kingman Az Join the EARLY FORD V8 CLUB OF AMERICA and you will get a Roster of Thousands Members willing to help you out. I never go any place with out it. Better than A--.