what would FPH would think of this?

So, wouldn't you love to get two of these? 1948 perfection with 2008 perfection, simplicity at it's evolved form. The Prius of the PWC world... more on this later. The Bagarre awaits the correct
wheel bearings and the shaft is being welded where it was chewed up.

weld or metal spray?

That is the question. By Monojet welding and regrinding to size is the way to go but have to find the person who will do a great job and will recreate it so it is true. In the mean time we have located a drive in Newport Beach, it is a little different because the drive has the oil pump and oil is circulating through it. The one we have is basically an oil bath design. The shaft is chewed up so first things first.