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apachedaddy · 02-13-2011, 12:18 PM

Didn't want to put this out till I got a few miles on it. I installed the trans (700r4) in my 66 with a 350 in the stock location (back holes on the frame). I used the drive shaft out of a 2000 chevy blazer (4 dr) the only thing I had to change was the rear u-joint and it bolted right up. I now have 500 miles on this set up with no issues. This will save those that want to do this swap the trouble of getting the drive shaft cut down. I though I kept the box from the u-joint for the part number but can't find it sorry. But the guy at autozone helped me out and found the right one. Hope this helps you guys out.
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towersddg9 · 02-13-2011, 12:52 PM

Thats good stuff, I am almost to that point on my 65 and was wondering about the drive shaft

pmkrew · 02-13-2011, 03:45 PM

Is that a full-size blazer or an s series? That sure will take a lot of guess work out of things, especially if you run across a part number for that u joint...
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Vics63Chevy · 02-13-2011, 04:33 PM

I'll be doing the exact same install on mine soon (350/700r4) thanks for the info!

hd74 · 02-13-2011, 06:03 PM

is that a steel or alum. drive shaft?

turbostar · 02-13-2011, 07:24 PM

Please give more info about the driveshaft.I assume you put it in a swb,is that correct? Also which blazer,small or big,which engine,etc. Could you please take the time to measure the center to center distance between the u-joints? You may have found something that will be of great benifit to board members.

apachedaddy · 02-13-2011, 07:52 PM

It was out of the S-model and it was steel drive shaft. My truck is a SWB and I will measure the new shaft but if I remember right it was 53 and a half from u-joint centers. I will also look hard for the part number.
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**Captainfab** · 02-14-2011, 01:31 AM

Next question. Was that S10 4 door Blazer a 2wd or 4wd.

apachedaddy · 02-14-2011, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Next question. Was that S10 4 door Blazer a 2wd or 4wd.

It was 2WD..
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turbostar · 02-15-2011, 08:37 PM

Please don't forget to measure your driveshaft when you get a chance.

turbostar · 02-16-2011, 03:24 PM

Did some research and have some info to add. The driveshaft for a 2000 4 dr s-10 blazer is the same for years 96-2005. I had the wrecking yard measure one and C to C on the u-joints is 51 1/2 inches(according to them).That is 2 inches too short for my application as I need 53 1/2. So the measurement on your driveshaft becomes more important.

02-13-2011, 12:18 PM	#1
apachedaddy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: pooler, GA Posts: 213	FYI on 700r4 install Didn't want to put this out till I got a few miles on it. I installed the trans (700r4) in my 66 with a 350 in the stock location (back holes on the frame). I used the drive shaft out of a 2000 chevy blazer (4 dr) the only thing I had to change was the rear u-joint and it bolted right up. I now have 500 miles on this set up with no issues. This will save those that want to do this swap the trouble of getting the drive shaft cut down. I though I kept the box from the u-joint for the part number but can't find it sorry. But the guy at autozone helped me out and found the right one. Hope this helps you guys out. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 66 short wide fleet sbw = Gave to my best friend 66 short wide fleet bbw

02-13-2011, 12:52 PM	#2
towersddg9 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 246	Re: FYI on 700r4 install Thats good stuff, I am almost to that point on my 65 and was wondering about the drive shaft

02-13-2011, 03:45 PM	#3
pmkrew Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marietta, Ga Posts: 115	Re: FYI on 700r4 install Is that a full-size blazer or an s series? That sure will take a lot of guess work out of things, especially if you run across a part number for that u joint... Posted via Mobile Device

02-13-2011, 04:33 PM	#4
Vics63Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Springs, CO Posts: 96	Re: FYI on 700r4 install I'll be doing the exact same install on mine soon (350/700r4) thanks for the info! __________________ 1963 Destiny Build Log

02-13-2011, 06:03 PM	#5
hd74 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: shellman bluff,ga Posts: 250	Re: FYI on 700r4 install is that a steel or alum. drive shaft?

02-13-2011, 07:24 PM	#6
turbostar Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ruidoso NM Posts: 106	Re: FYI on 700r4 install Please give more info about the driveshaft.I assume you put it in a swb,is that correct? Also which blazer,small or big,which engine,etc. Could you please take the time to measure the center to center distance between the u-joints? You may have found something that will be of great benifit to board members.

02-13-2011, 07:52 PM	#7
apachedaddy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: pooler, GA Posts: 213	Re: FYI on 700r4 install It was out of the S-model and it was steel drive shaft. My truck is a SWB and I will measure the new shaft but if I remember right it was 53 and a half from u-joint centers. I will also look hard for the part number. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 66 short wide fleet sbw = Gave to my best friend 66 short wide fleet bbw

02-14-2011, 01:31 AM	#8
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: FYI on 700r4 install Next question. Was that S10 4 door Blazer a 2wd or 4wd. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

02-15-2011, 08:37 PM	#10
turbostar Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ruidoso NM Posts: 106	Re: FYI on 700r4 install Please don't forget to measure your driveshaft when you get a chance.

02-16-2011, 03:24 PM	#11
turbostar Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ruidoso NM Posts: 106	Re: FYI on 700r4 install Did some research and have some info to add. The driveshaft for a 2000 4 dr s-10 blazer is the same for years 96-2005. I had the wrecking yard measure one and C to C on the u-joints is 51 1/2 inches(according to them).That is 2 inches too short for my application as I need 53 1/2. So the measurement on your driveshaft becomes more important.

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