[T3] clutch tube broken loose.

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While my '67 square  was in to have the carbs taken care of, I had the 
mechanic check out some trouble I was having shifting.  I thought it 
was the shift coupler,  but it turns out it's both the shift coupler, [ 
doesn't get in gear sometimes when the car is off. ]  and the fact that 
the clutch tube seems to have broken free.

On closer inspection it looks like the clutch tube might have broken 
free a long time ago, as there's a hook
in the front that goes over the tube and out through the bottom of the 
car, and was then coated in something that hides what I assume is a nut 
there.  I can only assume that now with the 1700lb clutch, that the 
hack is not holding up.

What's the repair for this?

My mechanic says on a T-1 he normally cuts the tube open in three 
locations and rewelds things and generally beefs things up.  but the 
place he cuts in the back on a T-1 has the chassis number on it and he 
seemed hesitant about the job there.  On top of that the PO glued the 
carpet down, so we're worried we'lld have to destroy it to get it up.

Are there any alternative repairs other than cutting things open and 
welding?

If cutting things open is the best option, wha'ts the best practice 
there.


[ sheesh. can't catch a break with this car, my journey to the dark 
side of T-3 is being punished. ]

--fess

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