I just crapped my pants!

[mikep]

OK maybe I didnt really crap my pants but I did come close. I just took the '68 out for a full power run with the new gears. Ive been babying it until now because my driveshaft was too short and I was only getting an inch and a half of spline engagement. A few light burnouts here and there but nothing major. I didnt want to rip the splines off the shaft. Anyway I got the right driveshaft for an Eaton from WES and got in in yesterday . I'll tell you what. Those 4.57 gears with thatDetroit locker work Great with that XS 274S cam . I found a secluded spot of road and power braked it up. My converter is a bit undersized so the brakes held the tires but as soon as I let off the brake they let go and I left two strips 50 yards long of rubber before I hit second gear . It pulls HARD all the way up to 100 mph . I'd say its running at mid to low 13 level which is pretty good for a pump gas 350 in a HEAVY truck.