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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
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Another driveshaft question!
What do I have to do to put a 1 piece driveshaft in my 70 SWB w/350/350? Is there a GM driveshaft I can buy, or do I need to have one made?
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Anoka, MN USA
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It'll probably be easiest to just have one custom made. I had one made for my setup, ran me about $250. Made perfect for my truck/drivetrain combo
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Stillwater MN
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krue, it might be cheaper to find a one piece from a 4x4, and have it shortened to the correct length. That would only require two cuts, one weld, and balance.
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Anybody know how long a driveshaft I need?
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Location: Des Moines WA. (Kent, area)
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not sure on length, but you should look at chev vans too.
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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If you have the engine in the stock location, and a short shaft TH350, you'll need a 4 foot 10 inch shaft.
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Measure your's... center of front u-joint cap to center of rear.
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
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Me?
Mine is 4 foot 10 inches. |
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Shreveport LA
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Check wrecking yards. I found one in a 68 behind a Saginaw 4speed.
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Try a chevy caprice/impala stationwagon.
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Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Black Eagle, Montana
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I used one from a chevy car for my 68 shortbox fleet truck. It was just the right length. Sorry though I cannot remember for the life of me which car I pulled it out of though and I have long since sold that truck. I would take the length you need and hit the salvage yards in search of one, you might get lucky.
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