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05-09-2002, 10:57 PM
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Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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one piece driveshaft
I'm finnally getting close to finishing my 5 speed swap and I'm wanting to go to a one piece driveshaft, from the very best of my measurments I need a driveshaft 67" long from the end of the yokes. (longest dist) What have other people taken a one piece out of? I'd sure like to find one I don't have to cut, I have a bit of room to play because my slip yoke has quite a bit of travel, it could be maybe a 1/2" longer or 1" shorter and still work. Any ideas? or if I have to cut and weld I've heard on here about putting some oil inside the driveshaft to get a fluid balance. any insight on this? Thanks!
Jesse ------------------ Near Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. 67 c-10, Long fleet, Newly swapped front disks, 5 lug rear end, 327 v-8 with Vortech heads, edlbrock performer rpm air gap manifold, 1406 carb and comp XE 256 cam. Backed by a getrag 5 speed and 1 piece driveshaft. Finnally running, almost driving! www.geocities.com/chevy67jesse
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Edmonton, Alberta, 67 c-10, Long fleet, front disks, 5 lug rear end, 327 with Vortechs, edlbrock manifold, comp cams XE 256, 600cfm carb. Backed by a getrag 5 speed and 1 piece driveshaft. 1993 Dihatsu Hijet Jumbo cab 4x4, currently converting to battery electric power. |
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05-09-2002, 11:08 PM
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Cut& balance is only about $70 in my area,IMO good money spent. From what I understand,you should run a 4" dia shaft when going to a 1 pc in the 5 1/2-6 ft range on lenght(it can stepdown on the ends). To set up & measure lenght,you need to slide the slip yolk all the way the trans,mark it,then pull it out 3/4"-1",then measure C to C on the caps.Good luck.......69 longhorn.
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05-10-2002, 06:57 AM
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Jesse,
You might look at large GM cars for your drive shaft. I have one from a 86 Caprice Wagon that I'm going to have shortened for my SWB and 700r4. I don't know the exact length of it, but it is close to what you need. ------------------ Woody '69 Custom-10 Deluxe Short Fleetside,Factory 350cid/TH400,A/C,PS,PB,Carpet Coming soon 700R4, 350 Crate Engine, Pwr Disks... |
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05-10-2002, 11:29 AM
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yeah look under full size rwd cars, lots of them are in the 60's" for lengths, i have a stash of shafts from cars and such, they are all right around that length
good luck ------------------ Randy- Lincoln, IL randy@ccaonline.com 2177353230 *many GM parts bought, traded, or sold -am parting out: '81 Cutlass Supreme Brougham current fleet: -71 C-10 350/CH465/3.07- basketcase, #1 -90 Cavalier 2.2L sky blue, a driver -84 Z28 5.0L/700R4/3.73 daily driver -84 Firebird/SE 2.8L/T-5/3.73/engine bad, project #2 -82 purple Trans Am, project #3 *Paint is overrated* © RSS Enterprises 2000 |
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05-11-2002, 11:00 PM
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I went to the local yard today and I actually found a driveshaft the exact length, 66 3/4" ! I'm still amazed at my luck! I put it in, rolled it down a hill with the motor running, popped it in gear, drove it around for the first time in almost a year, with no clutch control, or brakes! I still need the hyd clutch hose and brake lines. Wasn't very practical but it was fun, and loud! Finnaly!
Thanks for the help Jesse ------------------ Near Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. 67 c-10, Long fleet, Newly swapped front disks, 5 lug rear end, 327 v-8 with Vortech heads, edlbrock performer rpm air gap manifold, 1406 carb and comp XE 256 cam. Backed by a getrag 5 speed and 1 piece driveshaft. Finnally running, almost driving! www.geocities.com/chevy67jesse
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Edmonton, Alberta, 67 c-10, Long fleet, front disks, 5 lug rear end, 327 with Vortechs, edlbrock manifold, comp cams XE 256, 600cfm carb. Backed by a getrag 5 speed and 1 piece driveshaft. 1993 Dihatsu Hijet Jumbo cab 4x4, currently converting to battery electric power. |
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05-11-2002, 11:33 PM
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are lucky then !
make sure isnt shoved too far up into the back of the tranny |
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05-12-2002, 09:10 AM
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that vehicle did you end up pulling the axle out of?
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05-14-2002, 12:49 PM
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The axle is off a 72 chev, I don't know what the shaft is off of and the tranny's from a 90 chev 1/2t. Thanks for the help!
Jesse ------------------ Near Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. 67 c-10, Long fleet, Newly swapped front disks, 5 lug rear end, 327 v-8 with Vortech heads, edlbrock performer rpm air gap manifold, 1406 carb and comp XE 256 cam. Backed by a getrag 5 speed and 1 piece driveshaft. Finnally running, almost driving! www.geocities.com/chevy67jesse
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Edmonton, Alberta, 67 c-10, Long fleet, front disks, 5 lug rear end, 327 with Vortechs, edlbrock manifold, comp cams XE 256, 600cfm carb. Backed by a getrag 5 speed and 1 piece driveshaft. 1993 Dihatsu Hijet Jumbo cab 4x4, currently converting to battery electric power. |
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