47-55.1 Steering shaft and tranny lines

[Matt_50]

Get paid in a few days and I want to get a couple things done. If I get steering shaft done I can trim inner fender and get my front sheet metal on and that means radiator and I can finally get tranny lines done.


Here's what I have.

1970 c10 steering column, and a 1984 c10 gear box. I took rag joint off. Do I cutboff that nipple? It's about 22 inches between the two. So, 2 U joints and a shaft in the middle?

I can find joints with the spline count to match and then what on the opposite side? Should it be DD? I saw that I could buy a DD shaft and cut to fit. I also have a 3/4 round shaft... but how easy is it to cut the DD?


Transmission lines.

Th350 trans and a new Chevy 3100 radiator with built in trans cooler.

I have never made these before either. Could I flare some lines like I did for my brakes? Same tool same flare? I've heard people say not to use rubber but what about vibration and it's a low pressure right?

I've also seen some kits, rubber and/or braided steel lines.. Not sure if what's best.