The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1967 - 1972 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 12-04-2007, 09:19 PM   #1
dremmick
Registered User
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: West Fargo, ND
Posts: 31
Tailshaft length on a 67'

Hi every one, i have a 67 chevy longbed. Im planning on putting a turbo 350 in it instead of the 3speed manual. The question i have is im wondering what size tailshaft came stock on a 67 auto trans? Also if i put this tranny in will i need to do any lengthning or shortning of my driveshaft?
dremmick is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-04-2007, 09:52 PM   #2
LuckyHenriksen
Registered User
 
LuckyHenriksen's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Sherwood Oregon
Posts: 1,908
Re: Tailshaft length on a 67'

I have the same question so any answers are helpful
LuckyHenriksen is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-04-2007, 10:01 PM   #3
lolife99
67-72 parts collector,…
 
lolife99's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Mid-MO
Posts: 22,700
Re: Tailshaft length on a 67'

Use a turbo 350 with the "short" tailshaft and it will be a bolt in. Driveshaft won't have to be cut and the 3-speed yoke will work in the turbo 350. Of course you'll have to remove the bellhousing crossmember, and install all the auto trans. related stuff. What are you using for a shifter? Steering column swap?
__________________
Keith

Convert to disc brakes.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

Last edited by lolife99; 12-05-2007 at 06:46 PM.
lolife99 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-04-2007, 10:12 PM   #4
dremmick
Registered User
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: West Fargo, ND
Posts: 31
Re: Tailshaft length on a 67'

what length is the short tailshaft? My grandpa is a mechanic and he said the turbo 350 tailshaft came in 3 different lengths (he thought it was 4,7, and 9?). I think im going to put a floor shifter since it would be easier to hookup. Unless i can find a auto steering column with all the linkage for cheap. Do you know anyone selling a floor shifter?
dremmick is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-04-2007, 11:26 PM   #5
lolife99
67-72 parts collector,…
 
lolife99's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Mid-MO
Posts: 22,700
Re: Tailshaft length on a 67'

Use the shortest one. I'm not sure of the length,... but it's what I always called a "shortshaft 350". OK,... I just Googled it. Heres the quote: (Three tail shaft housing lengths were available, 6 1/4", 9 1/4", and 12 1/4"). So it's the 6 1/4 " one. Here's the link: http://www.teufert.net/t350/t350.htm
__________________
Keith

Convert to disc brakes.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

Last edited by lolife99; 12-04-2007 at 11:27 PM.
lolife99 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-05-2007, 11:34 AM   #6
dremmick
Registered User
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: West Fargo, ND
Posts: 31
Re: Tailshaft length on a 67'

Are you sure that the short shaft will bolt right up? I don't want to put the wrong length in and have to change it. thanks i appreciate your help
dremmick is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-05-2007, 12:15 PM   #7
lolife99
67-72 parts collector,…
 
lolife99's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Mid-MO
Posts: 22,700
Re: Tailshaft length on a 67'

I did this exact swap years agos to my old '69 LWB. I swapped in the auto steering column and trans. crossmember also. Don't go by my word. Get out the tape measure and measure from your "bellhousing-to-engine flange", back to the tip of the tailshaft. Then measure a shortshaft turbo 350. You need all the associated stuff like a trans cooler, dipstick, etc. It would be easier if you could find a donor truck and get everything. Hope I helped you.
__________________
Keith

Convert to disc brakes.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823
lolife99 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-05-2007, 12:16 PM   #8
cdowns
Senior Member
 
cdowns's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: daytonabeach
Posts: 22,956
Re: Tailshaft length on a 67'

i dont think turbo 350 was available in 67 so the only surefire way to check for fit would be to measure
__________________
71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane

MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF

DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK

TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY
cdowns is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-05-2007, 07:19 PM   #9
lolife99
67-72 parts collector,…
 
lolife99's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Mid-MO
Posts: 22,700
Re: Tailshaft length on a 67'

Check out this link:http://www.hotrodssuperstore.com/trandim.html or this one:http://www.tciauto.com/Products/TechInfo/trans_dims.asp.
__________________
Keith

Convert to disc brakes.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823
lolife99 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-05-2007, 09:30 PM   #10
dremmick
Registered User
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: West Fargo, ND
Posts: 31
Re: Tailshaft length on a 67'

Thanks for the help. I think the short shaft will work. I found a site earlier today that said the 67 came equipped with a powerglie, TH350, or 3 speed manual. I hope it works if not im gonna loose some moeny and time. Also where do i get a transmission cooler at? my raidator is from a 78' chevy i think it has spots for coolig lines to hook up.
dremmick is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-05-2007, 09:44 PM   #11
lolife99
67-72 parts collector,…
 
lolife99's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Mid-MO
Posts: 22,700
Re: Tailshaft length on a 67'

Do you have all the other stuff? You know,... auto. trans. crossmember, dipstick, cooling lines, flexplate and bolts, and some kind of shifter. Also the old 3-speed crossmember is riveted to the frame, so that will have to be ground or torched off. Remote transmission coolers can be purchased at most any parts store.
__________________
Keith

Convert to disc brakes.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

Last edited by lolife99; 12-05-2007 at 09:45 PM.
lolife99 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-05-2007, 10:27 PM   #12
dremmick
Registered User
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: West Fargo, ND
Posts: 31
Re: Tailshaft length on a 67'

my grandpa probally has a dipstick and cooling lines lying around. Hes a mechanic so he has lots of part, Where to i get a different cross memeber from? I think im going to use a floor shifter but i have not found one yet(still looking)
dremmick is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-05-2007, 10:38 PM   #13
lolife99
67-72 parts collector,…
 
lolife99's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Mid-MO
Posts: 22,700
Re: Tailshaft length on a 67'

Send a PM to Teeitup,... he always has lots of parts. You can also do a search in the parts section. You just can't POST in the for sale section unless you are a subscribing member. (But that's only $25 a year,... which is the best deal on the planet right now)
__________________
Keith

Convert to disc brakes.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823
lolife99 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:48 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com