hello/help

[cs72]

new here , been following your forums for a few weeks and decided to sign on,you have a great comunity here , glad i can be a part of ! building a `72 chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 with my son . typical driver build,just need a nudge in the right direction, trying to verify the 350 to 700r4/205transfer info found here, going new tail shaft , witch shoves engine forward 1.85 inches ? also seems to be conflicting info on weather or not front driveshaft hits the pan on stock hight 3/4 ton . anybodys help here would be huge ,as i havent bought parts yet, but need to get going on it , the boy is so tickled about his `72 he has to sit on his hands to keep from waving at every body! makes a dady proud.