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Tech Talk => V-Drives => Topic started by: 429heads on April 05, 2008, 08:45:01 PM

Title: V - Drive tube
Post by: 429heads on April 05, 2008, 08:45:01 PM
I own a 1970 Sanger V- Drive  flat bottom that I am reworking 454 BBC to BBF 460+++str
I wonder if any of you know where I can get a drive shaft cover 27'' long x5''1/2 id or longer ? Boat is old school. Same as it was new. And I'm  old school, 65 plus also, :banghead:
Title: Re: V - Drive tube
Post by: Luckie Stiff on April 05, 2008, 09:01:18 PM
I own a 1970 Sanger V- Drive  flat bottom that I am reworking 454 BBC to BBF 460+++str
I wonder if any of you know where I can get a drive shaft cover 27'' long x5''1/2 id or longer ? Boat is old school. Same as it was new. And I'm  old school, 65 plus also, :banghead:

What do the ends of the tube look like? Would it need to be structural or is it simply for looks? I live neat a huge metal supply yard, the rem rack they have is amazing, the I.D. of the tube is going to make it kind of a pain in the ass to find, but if you'd like, I'll look for you Monday after work. Would .125 wall be sufficient?
Title: Re: V - Drive tube
Post by: 429heads on April 05, 2008, 09:09:39 PM
Yes any Tube 27" or longer is fine i will fit ends 5 to 5 1/4 od will work thanks.
Title: Re: V - Drive tube
Post by: Luckie Stiff on April 05, 2008, 09:12:36 PM
Yes any Tube 27" or longer is fine i will fit ends 5 to 5 1/4 od will work thanks.

What wall thickness are you looking for? Aluminum or Stainless? What OD ? If I can get something, I'll bring it to Parker next weekend.
Title: Re: V - Drive tube
Post by: 429heads on April 05, 2008, 09:19:00 PM
eather one 1/8 or 1/4 fine where in parker will you be I will come down have friend
that has lived there and owned boat shop for 30+years .
Title: Re: V - Drive tube
Post by: Luckie Stiff on April 05, 2008, 09:25:45 PM
I'll be at the SCSC/APBA Circle Boat Races, should hit town on Friday about mid day, It's at the Bluewater Casino. I'll let you know what I come up with. So 27" long, 1/8 or 1/4 wall, aluminum, 5 1/2" OD?
Title: Re: V - Drive tube
Post by: 429heads on April 05, 2008, 09:47:48 PM
yes that will work fine and thanks. if you email your number I will call you on my dime. say when.
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