rear prop shaft question

Post by **1954traveller** » Sun May 24, 2009 8:05 pm

I've found an entire 1093cc engine, transmission and rear axle out of a 1964 convertible to put in me traveller. Since the vehicle are the parts will be going in is a 1954, is there any big differences in older traveller prop shafts compared with the newer ones? I might rebuild the old propshaft with u joints and such and avoid buying a new one. Furthermore, should I buy the 1093cc brake drums/ shoes and related parts setup for the front?
Kind regards,
Josh

Post by **pfgiz** » Sun May 24, 2009 9:03 pm

Hi,

The gearing ratios in the rear axle are different and not suited to the cruising available with the 1098 engine.
The gear-box covers are different as the gear levers are sited differently. You could swap over the selectors, which is possible but difficult so I'm told, or you could get a gear-box tunnel from the later car.
The older interior has structurally different seats which some would say are better and if they are from a deluxe they would be leather.

On a different note, what happened to the convertible? Even if it's just a body shell. I'm on the look out...

If I think of any other differences I'll post.

Good luck with the conversion.

Post by **d_harris** » Sun May 24, 2009 9:10 pm

I'm pretty sure there is no difference in props between the early OHV engines and the later ones.

A 1098 prop would not be too difficult, or costly I should imagine, to obtain

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sun May 24, 2009 9:37 pm

It's 1098cc! Since you are getting the complete transmission - no problem! It will all bolt in - as above - get the gearbox cover too - and yes - the front brakes are larger and much better - have them - and the complete front suspension with them because new kingpins are no longer available!

Post by **aupickup** » Sun May 24, 2009 9:49 pm

kingpins are available from me

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sun May 24, 2009 9:51 pm

STILL got them Dennis ! I'm amazed .

Post by **1954traveller** » Sun May 24, 2009 10:35 pm

That's lovely gentlemen. I know it's getting further and further away from original but I have to use what's close and unfortunately cheaper too...The gear box cover is the sheet metal inside the car that the shifter comes up through or the top of the actual gearbox. I know there's 3 different sheetmetal covers. Your man has cut the chassis of the convertible, which I've not seen yet. I am going up to hear the engine however that is in the car still this week. If the shell is good and there are good bits to the soft top I'll snap em up. I'm in the Republic of Ireland but will post the small stuff to the UK. I do wish however I had caught him earlier

. Anyway, I'll post a reply as soon as I know. I've no problem helping others out who need bits but I will have gone through the vehicle however to salvage what I need.
Cheers and thanks for the help,
Josh

Post by **pfgiz** » Sun May 24, 2009 10:45 pm

Thank you for that...

Mon May 25, 2009 5:39 am

yes the josh the the gearbox cover is the sheet metal inside the car that the gear lever comes through.. not sure if that was a question or not

Post by **aupickup** » Mon May 25, 2009 9:29 am

yes still got some kingpins

i will ebay them this weekend tho

Post by **mike.perry** » Mon May 25, 2009 1:02 pm

If you use the 1098 box with remote shift you will have to cut back the transmission tunnel to clear the gear lever.