Dirveshaft Help ???? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tompotts · 10-15-2007, 11:24 AM

I have a 64 long/fleet. My question is do I have to use a two piece dirveshaft or can I use a 1 piece? Truck is going to have a 4/6 drop. The original driveshaft broke while driving it home and was lost. THANKS!!!

jchav62 · 10-15-2007, 01:08 PM

I think you'll be fine using a one piece, especially since your truck is lowered.

bedless66 · 10-20-2007, 06:43 PM

i have a 66 swb and i have a one piece drive shaft with a 4'' 6'' drop havent had any problems with it

factorystock · 10-22-2007, 05:14 PM

I recommend a 2 piece drive shaft with center bearing support on a long bed, like the factory installed. I was told you don't want to have a drive shaft over 72" or it will start to vibrate or go into oscillations a high speed and self destruct.

Daniel 61 Apache · 10-25-2007, 09:15 AM

Has anyone had a custom length driveshaft made? Who did you go through and how much does it run? I'm swapping out the 350 trans for a 700r4 and bagging my truck. Don't have the slightest idea where to start with the driveshaft. I was going to go to the local tranny shop and just let them do it but I'm all about saving money if I can order it on my own from someone else.

Thanks,
Daniel

Tim64 · 10-25-2007, 10:15 AM

I believe all the short beds came with the one piece drive shaft. I had a 66' long bed a few years back and it had the two piece. I think I would stick with the two piece on a long bed. A one piece drive shaft that long could cause a lot of damage if it runs out very much at all.
Tim

SIR · 10-25-2007, 01:32 PM

...we opted for a 1-piece drive shaft on our l.w.b., and no problems been 3 yrs...coast $155.00..

onebad'65 · 10-25-2007, 01:51 PM

I've purchased a assembly manual for the 60-66 trucks and strange thing is some were 2 piece drive shafts and some were single drive shafts so I think you'll be fine with just the single piece.

Daniel 61 Apache · 10-25-2007, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SIR

...we opted for a 1-piece drive shaft on our l.w.b., and no problems been 3 yrs...coast $155.00..

Where did you buy it from?

Iron-Butt · 10-26-2007, 09:55 PM

I used a one piece. I measured the distance than had a new tube installed and had it balanced.

SIR · 10-26-2007, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel 61 Apache

Where did you buy it from?

We had it made at a local driveshaft shop here in grants pass (no longer in bussness)....

Daniel 61 Apache · 10-27-2007, 12:10 AM

Thanks. I'll give the locals a try here then.

mbgmike · 10-27-2007, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim64

I believe all the short beds came with the one piece drive shaft. I had a 66' long bed a few years back and it had the two piece. I think I would stick with the two piece on a long bed. A one piece drive shaft that long could cause a lot of damage if it runs out very much at all.
Tim

I had a 64 swb fleet with a two piece. I replaced it with a one piece shaft

1oldtruck · 10-29-2007, 03:49 PM

Hi all, it's been a while since I logged on or posted. This subject of driveshafts puzzles me as my lwb 63 came from the factory with a one piece driveshaft. I had to have it shortened slightly when I swapped out the 3 on the tree for a TH 350 about 18 years ago. No problems with 130k miles behind a healthy 327.

Mike

skeet1261 · 11-06-2007, 01:15 PM

Tom,

Did you go to the one piece driveshaft for your long bed? If so, what length did you go with? I have wanted to go to the one piece, but was not sure if it would work. I am running a 327 with a turbo 350. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Dean M.

Skirtchaser · 11-12-2007, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1oldtruck

Hi all, it's been a while since I logged on or posted. This subject of driveshafts puzzles me as my lwb 63 came from the factory with a one piece driveshaft. I had to have it shortened slightly when I swapped out the 3 on the tree for a TH 350 about 18 years ago. No problems with 130k miles behind a healthy 327.

Mike

Did you have any clearance issues with the 350 trany? I just thinkin'........

**ChiefRocka** · 11-13-2007, 08:37 AM

I just looked under my '63...and it too has a one-piece driveline (LWB)

10-15-2007, 11:24 AM	#1
tompotts TowMater Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 27	Dirveshaft Help ???? I have a 64 long/fleet. My question is do I have to use a two piece dirveshaft or can I use a 1 piece? Truck is going to have a 4/6 drop. The original driveshaft broke while driving it home and was lost. THANKS!!! __________________ Don't take life too seriously, you'll never get out alive.

10-15-2007, 01:08 PM	#2
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Dirveshaft Help ???? I think you'll be fine using a one piece, especially since your truck is lowered. __________________ 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

10-20-2007, 06:43 PM	#3
bedless66 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 3rd coast tx Posts: 7	Re: Dirveshaft Help ???? i have a 66 swb and i have a one piece drive shaft with a 4'' 6'' drop havent had any problems with it

10-22-2007, 05:14 PM	#4
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,363	Re: Dirveshaft Help ???? I recommend a 2 piece drive shaft with center bearing support on a long bed, like the factory installed. I was told you don't want to have a drive shaft over 72" or it will start to vibrate or go into oscillations a high speed and self destruct.

10-25-2007, 09:15 AM	#5
Daniel 61 Apache Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 168	Re: Dirveshaft Help ???? Has anyone had a custom length driveshaft made? Who did you go through and how much does it run? I'm swapping out the 350 trans for a 700r4 and bagging my truck. Don't have the slightest idea where to start with the driveshaft. I was going to go to the local tranny shop and just let them do it but I'm all about saving money if I can order it on my own from someone else. Thanks, Daniel

10-25-2007, 10:15 AM	#6
Tim64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vandalia, Ohio Posts: 396	Re: Dirveshaft Help ???? I believe all the short beds came with the one piece drive shaft. I had a 66' long bed a few years back and it had the two piece. I think I would stick with the two piece on a long bed. A one piece drive shaft that long could cause a lot of damage if it runs out very much at all. Tim

10-25-2007, 01:32 PM	#7
SIR SIR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: grants pass oregon,usa Posts: 658	Re: Dirveshaft Help ???? ...we opted for a 1-piece drive shaft on our l.w.b., and no problems been 3 yrs...coast $155.00.. __________________ 66long low fleet http://community.webshots.com/user/LVNR66

10-25-2007, 01:51 PM	#8
onebad'65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lawrenceville Posts: 31	Re: Dirveshaft Help ???? I've purchased a assembly manual for the 60-66 trucks and strange thing is some were 2 piece drive shafts and some were single drive shafts so I think you'll be fine with just the single piece.

10-26-2007, 09:55 PM	#10
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Re: Dirveshaft Help ???? I used a one piece. I measured the distance than had a new tube installed and had it balanced. __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up. Last edited by Iron-Butt; 10-26-2007 at 09:56 PM.

10-27-2007, 12:10 AM	#12
Daniel 61 Apache Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 168	Re: Dirveshaft Help ???? Thanks. I'll give the locals a try here then.

10-29-2007, 03:49 PM	#14
1oldtruck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 45	Re: Dirveshaft Help ???? Hi all, it's been a while since I logged on or posted. This subject of driveshafts puzzles me as my lwb 63 came from the factory with a one piece driveshaft. I had to have it shortened slightly when I swapped out the 3 on the tree for a TH 350 about 18 years ago. No problems with 130k miles behind a healthy 327. Mike __________________ 63 Chevy LWB Stepside (current project) 01 Suburban (tow vehicle and wife's driver) 85 Toyota Truck (wife's old driver- now Home Depot runner) 04 MINI Cooper S (my commuter- don't laugh, it's a blast to drive!)

11-06-2007, 01:15 PM	#15
skeet1261 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: St. Charles, MO Posts: 2	Re: Dirveshaft Help ???? Tom, Did you go to the one piece driveshaft for your long bed? If so, what length did you go with? I have wanted to go to the one piece, but was not sure if it would work. I am running a 327 with a turbo 350. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Dean M.

11-13-2007, 08:37 AM	#17
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Dirveshaft Help ???? I just looked under my '63...and it too has a one-piece driveline (LWB) __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"



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