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72swb4me · 06-14-2005, 11:16 AM

Does anyone know how I could go about getting my hands on a driveshaft for swb '72. I wanted to do some calling around before I go to the yards.

junkyardjohn · 06-14-2005, 11:39 AM

I HAVE A TWO PIECE, OUT OF A 72 SHORT FLEET 2WD WITH A T-350. $40 + SHIPPING FROM 89701 CARSON CITY NV. JOHN

fade94 · 06-15-2005, 08:17 AM

I have about 3 at home. Let me know the length you need. I have shafts for short tail and long tail trans. Send me the measurements and I'll check it out tonight.

*bisquik65* · 06-15-2005, 09:08 AM

One from a 79-90 chevy caprice is the same length as a shortbed truck

Must be a 4 dr one.....And eaiser to find.....

72swb4me · 06-15-2005, 10:01 AM

bisquik65,
Are you using a caprice drive shaft in a '72 shortbed? Are there any issues with installation or performance?

72swb4me · 06-15-2005, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fade94

I have about 3 at home. Let me know the length you need. I have shafts for short tail and long tail trans. Send me the measurements and I'll check it out tonight.

fade94,
Are any of yours two-piece?

*bisquik65* · 06-15-2005, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72swb4me

bisquik65,
Are you using a caprice drive shaft in a '72 shortbed? Are there any issues with installation or performance?

It is a bolt in,right lenght and u-joins are the same..Thats what is in my 69 short bed,and are easier to find...Hope this helps,Erick and they are strong...I did run mine at the track several times...13.8 in the quarter..at bristol...

72swb4me · 06-21-2005, 12:13 PM

Can someone who has a '72 swb with a 350 and turbo transmission give me a measurement of the drive shaft? I cannot get a true measurement because I have not installed my enginge/tranny yet. Thanks.

72swb4me · 06-22-2005, 10:30 AM

Here is a pic of under my truck. Does this show that I need a one piece, or do all these trucks look the same under.

*bisquik65* · 06-22-2005, 12:02 PM

Your frame has the carrier bearing bracket rivited to the center crossmember,you can use eather one,2 piece or single,it will depend on where your motor stands are sitting on the frame,will make a difference on what shaft you need...Erick

72swb4me · 06-22-2005, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bisquik65

Your frame has the carrier bearing bracket rivited to the center crossmember,you can use eather one,2 piece or single,it will depend on where your motor stands are sitting on the frame,will make a difference on what shaft you need...Erick

Thanks for the info. I guess I just need to wait until I get the engine/tranny installed.

06-14-2005, 11:16 AM	#1
72swb4me Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 90	WTB: a driveshaft for '72 swb in Dallas, TX Does anyone know how I could go about getting my hands on a driveshaft for swb '72. I wanted to do some calling around before I go to the yards.

06-14-2005, 11:39 AM	#2
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	I HAVE A TWO PIECE, OUT OF A 72 SHORT FLEET 2WD WITH A T-350. $40 + SHIPPING FROM 89701 CARSON CITY NV. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

06-15-2005, 08:17 AM	#3
fade94 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Melissa, TX Posts: 799	Drive shaft I have about 3 at home. Let me know the length you need. I have shafts for short tail and long tail trans. Send me the measurements and I'll check it out tonight. __________________ 68 short bed driver (71 clip on it now, swapping to 68 when weather cooperates) 67 short step project (will get SWB from the 68) 67 Camaro, #'s matching (my wife's) 03 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 diesel 5 speed 4.10 rear

06-22-2005, 10:30 AM	#9
72swb4me Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 90	Pic of drive shaft location Here is a pic of under my truck. Does this show that I need a one piece, or do all these trucks look the same under. Attached Images

06-15-2005, 09:08 AM	#4
bisquik65 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.C. high country Posts: 6,107	One from a 79-90 chevy caprice is the same length as a shortbed truck Must be a 4 dr one.....And eaiser to find.....

06-15-2005, 10:01 AM	#5
72swb4me Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 90	bisquik65, Are you using a caprice drive shaft in a '72 shortbed? Are there any issues with installation or performance?

06-21-2005, 12:13 PM	#8
72swb4me Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 90	Can someone who has a '72 swb with a 350 and turbo transmission give me a measurement of the drive shaft? I cannot get a true measurement because I have not installed my enginge/tranny yet. Thanks.

06-22-2005, 12:02 PM	#10
bisquik65 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.C. high country Posts: 6,107	Your frame has the carrier bearing bracket rivited to the center crossmember,you can use eather one,2 piece or single,it will depend on where your motor stands are sitting on the frame,will make a difference on what shaft you need...Erick



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