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  • Gary S.
    Super Moderator
    • February 1, 1984
    • 457
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    Bair's C2 Repro Half Shaft, Drive Shaft

    Has anyone compared Bair's repro half shaft and drive shafts for C2's. They say they are made of extruded steel and no grease fittings. Restoring my 67 for judging and mine are badly pitted. Or...any recommendations?

    Thanks...Gary
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    • Mike G.
      Expired
      • July 31, 2002
      • 709
      #2
      Re: Bair's C2 Repro Half Shaft, Drive Shaft

      i put them on both my lt-1s. have not judged yet but i think they will do fine. i am not sure you can tell them apart.
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        • Scott S.
          Very Frequent User
          • March 1, 1979
          • 747
          #3
          Re: Bair's C2 Repro Half Shaft, Drive Shaft

          Gary, Brian and Yogi are usually in Florida. Maybe they can bring a set for us to see. I am looking forward to seeing your tire tub/lid.
          Scott
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            • Joel F.
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              • April 30, 2004
              • 659
              #4
              Re: Bair's C2 Repro Half Shaft, Drive Shaft

              Gary,

              I have seen half-shafts on cars with a finish I can only describe as "turned", where the body of the shaft has a grain that runs around the circumference of the shaft. I can't tell from the picture but these look like they may be those same shafts. You might check with Nick Culkowski for his thoughts, but I do not believe this is correct for any car, especially a big block.

              Joel
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                • Joe R.
                  Extremely Frequent Poster
                  • July 31, 1976
                  • 4550
                  #5
                  Re: Bair's C2 Repro Half Shaft, Drive Shaft

                  Originally posted by Gary Seymour (7140)
                  Has anyone compared Bair's repro half shaft and drive shafts for C2's. They say they are made of extruded steel and no grease fittings. Restoring my 67 for judging and mine are badly pitted. Or...any recommendations?

                  Thanks...Gary

                  Gary, I'm no expert in the field of steel but I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night. Actually I worked for US Steel National Tube Division in Gary back in the 60's.

                  The original tubes are what's called "Cold Rolled". They have a weld seam the entire length of the tube. They are not as strong as extruded if made from the same steel but the Cold Rolled is more than enough for 500HP. The ones Bair's sells are excellent pieces but won't pass strict judging standards.

                  JR
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                    • Gary B.
                      Extremely Frequent Poster
                      • February 1, 1997
                      • 7019
                      #6
                      C2 Repro Half Shafts; LIC has good ones

                      The standard suspension (not shot peened) half shafts that LIC sells have the longitudinal seam and I believe they would receive full credit during judging.

                      Gary Beaupre
                      Northern California Chapter
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                        • Gary S.
                          Super Moderator
                          • February 1, 1984
                          • 457
                          #7
                          Re: Bair's C2 Repro Half Shaft, Drive Shaft

                          I did ask Bairs to bring some for me to look at. Maybe some of you would like to take a look. Thanks for all your responses. Gary
                          Avatar--My first ever vette, owned 3X since 1977, restored 1993-2024. Top Flight Award 9/14/24
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