On way to Rennsport
Weld back by coupler going into transmission broke the weld needed another rod or a welding shop in area
Thanks
Mark

A great reputable shop
Born Vintage Hot Rods, owner is Kamaka (from Maui)
661.873.4722, 2459 Fruitvale/ Bakersfield.
All types of welding, Fab + more than likely has the right od tube if you need a new one. I know about his custom builds ( and a SEMA build win as well) via instagram... good guy indeed
I'd fix it for you...but at Rennsport 6

Thanks for the information I hope to see you tomorrow at Rennsport

I think my dad will be driving by you guys late tomorrow or early Thursday. They are in Flagstaff now. The itinerary has them driving through Grand Canyon to Hoover Dam and then to Paso Robles, CA for the night. The rough itinerary has them departing Hoover Dam at 4:15 PM. So would be driving by you guys around 9 PM. Don't have the rod in the spares stash, but if somebody can come up with one along route, they could deliver it to you along with tools to replace it.

Call Bruce Stone, he is in Riverside...

I’m going to pull it in the morning and go sit on Born vintage door step and beg him to fix it. He is about 13 min from where I’m staying

Let me know if we need to expedite new bushings to you. You may be able to re use the ones there if they are not crunchy. You will know when you go to remove them.

I would have a complete rod. Not clear as to what broke. Remove the bushings before welding. Requires a Visa to press out the pin. Call me at Pelican if needed 888 280 7799 or my cell 951 536 7478

Bruce

Not the best picture but here is the end of the tube that attaches at the transmission

I'm 30 S of you with transportation and a lift if needed. I can drive you to Bruce's, grab a new rod and have you going quickly. LMK here. I'll watch this thread this morning in case. Kent

If you get is welded it looks like the solid rod is loose from the tube. There is a clocking of that shaft with the hole to position it to the tube. If it is off nothing will line up. I have a jig that I use to set the shaft to tube orientation.
Those cone screws are supposed to be replaced. At least clean them and use some locktite

Kent. He is in Bakersfield. Are you heading that way?

Call me at 951 536 7478 if you want a rod. We can work out payment later.

Bruce

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@MJHanna

Oops, forgot my u-joint is wasted

It's too bad we don't have "like" buttons here. It's great to see people come together and help each other out.

Nice job, gentlemen!

@bdstone914 hadn't planned on it but if he needs it I thought I'd run by your place on the way up. Besides, I'm semi-retired so time on my hands.

Looks like the right guys are involved.

If you get it temp fixed but need a longer term part, you can get this in Pleasanton or I can bring it to RRVI. No cost.

Better pict

Got fixed !!! Great guys at the shop they welded it and sleeved it
Shifts great
I’m back on the road to Rennsport
That’s to everyone for all your help

Mark

Boogie, boogie before they drink all the Beer!

Hey, I’m just sayin... slits would have had him fixed but too drunk to drive last night.

Looks like Mark had a big grin on his face today at Rennsport Reunion6; Kamaka's shop for the win

It’s this sort of comradary that makes the old car hobby fun! The GMC Motorhome Group has a similar group of people that are ready to help other travelers out. If you ever get a chance, read ‘Ran When Parked’ by Rob Siegel where he documents his experiences going down, resurrecting, and driving home an early ‘70s BMW 2002.

Q) What do you say to a good looking girl in Bakersfield?

A) You're not from around here, are ya honey?