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Newold65 · 04-18-2011, 11:54 AM

So here's where I'm at. Took a 65 c10 frame and body and pulled the motor out of a 84 suburban C20 a 454 to be exact with the 400 tranny that was with it. Only unfortunate thing is neither one had the original driveshafts. So my question is what type of driveshaft to use Single or dual and what would be a good donor to get it out of. Oh btw measured from the end of the trans to the middle of where the carrier bearing goes and it was like 1ft 4 in and then from carrier bearing to rear end was 3ft 4 in. I'll get some pics on here soon and maybe even a video. Thanks for the help in advance.

Newold65 · 04-18-2011, 12:50 PM

Here's the engine still have to do a little tweaking.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxMTLCRuEa0

Newold65 · 04-18-2011, 12:55 PM

And here's the truck itself.

61_FL_Apache · 04-18-2011, 01:14 PM

I would use a single.

oldblu65 · 04-18-2011, 01:44 PM

My ' 65 swb stepside came from the factory with a one piece driveshaft . Wouldn't think you'd need a two piece with the center support bearing ?

jchav62 · 04-18-2011, 02:45 PM

I agree. A one-piece shaft would work fine. Did you get the driveshaft out of the Suburban? You could have that one cut down to size.

**Clyde65** · 04-18-2011, 02:53 PM

short beds only have 1 DS, right guys?

Use the one from the burb, measure the length and have it cut and balanced.

67swb72klb · 04-18-2011, 03:06 PM

My 67 swb had a 2 piece in it 3 on da tree though i went to a 1 piece

shortbed70 · 04-18-2011, 03:45 PM

One piece all the way and if you have a long shaft cut it down. Like $60 to do so.
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Newold65 · 04-18-2011, 10:19 PM

Hey guys thanks again for the help in clearing that up for me. Single driveshaft it is.

04-18-2011, 11:54 AM	#1
Newold65 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lubbock Tx Posts: 18	C'mon Help a newbie out!!! So here's where I'm at. Took a 65 c10 frame and body and pulled the motor out of a 84 suburban C20 a 454 to be exact with the 400 tranny that was with it. Only unfortunate thing is neither one had the original driveshafts. So my question is what type of driveshaft to use Single or dual and what would be a good donor to get it out of. Oh btw measured from the end of the trans to the middle of where the carrier bearing goes and it was like 1ft 4 in and then from carrier bearing to rear end was 3ft 4 in. I'll get some pics on here soon and maybe even a video. Thanks for the help in advance.

04-18-2011, 12:55 PM	#3
Newold65 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lubbock Tx Posts: 18	Re: C'mon Help a newbie out!!! And here's the truck itself. Attached Images

04-18-2011, 01:14 PM	#4
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: C'mon Help a newbie out!!! I would use a single. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

04-18-2011, 01:44 PM	#5
oldblu65 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: " The Scenic City " Posts: 189	Re: C'mon Help a newbie out!!! My ' 65 swb stepside came from the factory with a one piece driveshaft . Wouldn't think you'd need a two piece with the center support bearing ? __________________ " The lesson is in the struggle , not in the victory "

04-18-2011, 02:45 PM	#6
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: C'mon Help a newbie out!!! I agree. A one-piece shaft would work fine. Did you get the driveshaft out of the Suburban? You could have that one cut down to size. __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

04-18-2011, 02:53 PM	#7
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: C'mon Help a newbie out!!! short beds only have 1 DS, right guys? Use the one from the burb, measure the length and have it cut and balanced. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

04-18-2011, 03:06 PM	#8
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,471	Re: C'mon Help a newbie out!!! My 67 swb had a 2 piece in it 3 on da tree though i went to a 1 piece __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

04-18-2011, 03:45 PM	#9
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: C'mon Help a newbie out!!! One piece all the way and if you have a long shaft cut it down. Like $60 to do so. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

04-18-2011, 10:19 PM	#10
Newold65 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lubbock Tx Posts: 18	Re: C'mon Help a newbie out!!! Hey guys thanks again for the help in clearing that up for me. Single driveshaft it is.



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