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jugernot · 03-10-2004, 12:48 AM

I ordered it from Denny's Drive Shaft, about $300.00. I will put it in tomorrow. Then Order some stainless brake lines.

bad 71 chevy · 03-10-2004, 12:52 AM

looks good

guitarornothin · 03-10-2004, 01:34 AM

Nauice!!!!!!!!!!

angelsairman · 03-10-2004, 01:43 AM

whats it going in?? Is it possible to convert a 2 piece driveshaft on a long bed 2wd to a one piece??

stelth2002 · 03-10-2004, 01:43 AM

Long or short box, i want to do this to my truck also.

guitarornothin · 03-10-2004, 01:47 AM

I meant jugernot's AVATAR!!!!!!!!!!

jugernot · 03-10-2004, 01:49 AM

I am putting it in a 68 short step side. There is a maxium length for a one piece drive shaft, but I can't remember what it is. I think a one piece for a long bed is too long. I no expert though.

There is a pic of the truck.

68LSS1 · 03-10-2004, 03:01 AM

Do they give a warranty or horsepower gaurantee (sp) ?

sixty8chev · 03-10-2004, 05:56 AM

Correct me if I'm wrong but don't four by's and 73 up long boxes have a single shaft out back, I don't think length is a problem.

ACES · 03-10-2004, 06:39 AM

looks nice and shiny

HYPERMAN · 03-10-2004, 08:10 AM

That looks great. It is stainless I take it. What is the lengeth of it U-joint to u-joint? and what are you using for a tranny? Is your engine in the forward v8 position?

I need to make one. save me the measuring trouble.

Thanks,

Peter

imdarren · 03-10-2004, 12:22 PM

Sixty8,
My 72 Long Bed 4X4 has a one pc drive shaft too. Remember that a 4x4 has a transfer case, that ends up making the rear drive shaft shorter.

71'tahoe · 03-10-2004, 12:33 PM

Guys,I think the reason for the two piece shaft was for the trailing arm trucks.I own two 85'chevy 4x4s and 1 2wd short bed 83' and they all have one piece shafts. I think youlll be alright going with a one piece shaft in your long bed truck. The only place to check is where the factory put the crossmember for the trailing arms, if you get to much wait on the back it might cause interfernce with the shaft and the cross member.Unless you have leave springs and the trailing arm crossmember is not in there. Then you should be ok

Slammed67 · 03-10-2004, 12:42 PM

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That looks great. It is stainless I take it. What is the lengeth of it U-joint to u-joint? and what are you using for a tranny? Is your engine in the forward v8 position?

I need to make one. save me the measuring trouble.

I would advise you to make your won measurements if you are having a driveshaft made. There are too many variables involved such as engine location, transmission type/length, rear ride height, etc.

crazy4chevs · 03-10-2004, 01:44 PM

is it aluminum or stainless? very nice, good price too.

jugernot · 03-10-2004, 04:48 PM

It is aluminum, 55 inch long. I have a 327 .40 over, 350 tranny. Its rated for horse power well over what my 327 will be putting out.

jugernot · 03-10-2004, 04:58 PM

I would agree with Slammed67, you should take measurements of you own. There are to many varibles. IE differential, tranny, etc. I will say the guys at Denny's Drive shaft are very professional and are happy to expalain this to someone who lack the knowledge, as I did.

http://www.dennysdriveshaft.com/index.html

69sixpackbee · 03-10-2004, 09:51 PM

My '72 w/ leaf rear has a 2-piece shaft and I don't have trailing arms....So, now what is the reason for them? Balance? Rigidity?

bad 71 chevy · 03-10-2004, 10:51 PM

i have 1 pice in my lwb 71

robertwb · 03-11-2004, 12:05 AM

my dad had a one piece in a LWB about 10-15 yrs ago-the shaft came from a ford truck and he got u-joints to adapt ford/chevy frrom napa -but at the stock ride height he had to cut the bottomout of the x member the DS goes through-I think with a lowered truck that wouldn't have been required-or the cut x member could be reinforced

71'tahoe · 03-11-2004, 02:20 AM

69 1/2six pack bee,
im not claiming to know every thing that chevrolet and gmc did i wasnt on the design team but your reply that balance and rigidty might be the answer. all i know is on the few 67-72 trucks ive worked on they had trailing arms and the two piece shaft carrier bearing was located at the same cross-member as the arms thats all! I aint on here to start problems just tring to help out

03-10-2004, 12:48 AM	#1
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Got My New One Piece Drive Shaft I ordered it from Denny's Drive Shaft, about $300.00. I will put it in tomorrow. Then Order some stainless brake lines. Attached Images

03-10-2004, 12:52 AM	#2
bad 71 chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Omaha NE 68122 Posts: 637	looks good __________________ 71 Chevy C/10 lwb 350 5 speed nv3500 3.73 rear end 2.5" Front Drop and 4" in the back Edelbrock perfomer rpm manifold Edelbrock 600 cfm carb Headmen headers

03-10-2004, 01:34 AM	#3
guitarornothin RUNN over AGAIN!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Big Spring, Texas Posts: 505	Nauice!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 67-72 TRUCKS ROCK 70 SWB shaved and a 72 front clip.and a poly tank. Peep mirrors and a BIG BLOCK 468 in the making. XNXNXNXNXNXNXNXNXNXNX ,/. EMAIL ME HERE!, Dont pm me please ,/.

03-10-2004, 01:43 AM	#4
angelsairman Future Owner Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Grand Forks AFB, ND Posts: 151	whats it going in?? Is it possible to convert a 2 piece driveshaft on a long bed 2wd to a one piece?? __________________ Its not the end result that counts most...its the journey along the way that's most rewarding My truck doesn't leak, it just marks it's territory

03-10-2004, 01:43 AM	#5
stelth2002 Young Gun wth Fast Inline Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,475	Long or short box, i want to do this to my truck also. __________________ 1967 Chevrolet LWB with built 292! 415 ft. lbs of torque, 4 speed :O with 27% overdrive too, 3.73 Posi. Frame and body done... getting painted!!!

03-10-2004, 01:47 AM	#6
guitarornothin RUNN over AGAIN!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Big Spring, Texas Posts: 505	I meant jugernot's AVATAR!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 67-72 TRUCKS ROCK 70 SWB shaved and a 72 front clip.and a poly tank. Peep mirrors and a BIG BLOCK 468 in the making. XNXNXNXNXNXNXNXNXNXNX ,/. EMAIL ME HERE!, Dont pm me please ,/.

03-10-2004, 01:49 AM	#7
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	I am putting it in a 68 short step side. There is a maxium length for a one piece drive shaft, but I can't remember what it is. I think a one piece for a long bed is too long. I no expert though. There is a pic of the truck. Attached Images

03-10-2004, 03:01 AM	#8
68LSS1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,191	Do they give a warranty or horsepower gaurantee (sp) ? __________________ '68 Short Step LS1/T56, Hydratech, Fatman Fabrications Stage III, Baer, Hot Rods to Hell, US Body, S&W, etc

03-10-2004, 05:56 AM	#9
sixty8chev The Sauz Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Chilliwack BC, Canada Posts: 149	Correct me if I'm wrong but don't four by's and 73 up long boxes have a single shaft out back, I don't think length is a problem. __________________ 68 lwb 2wd (spread between 3 garages) 72 Burb - Flat Deck 92 Yukon 3" lift - 33's - the new bush pig 01 Sierra - Daily Driver (for now)

03-10-2004, 06:39 AM	#10
ACES Life is a gamble Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Posts: 796	looks nice and shiny __________________ 1970 Orange CST C-10 w/350, posi, Longbed The torpid artist seeks inspiration at any cost, by virtue or by vice, by friend or by fiend, by prayer or by wine. -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

03-10-2004, 08:10 AM	#11
HYPERMAN Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Moncton, New Brunswick Posts: 239	shaft That looks great. It is stainless I take it. What is the lengeth of it U-joint to u-joint? and what are you using for a tranny? Is your engine in the forward v8 position? I need to make one. save me the measuring trouble. Thanks, Peter

03-10-2004, 12:22 PM	#12
imdarren Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: SW Washington Posts: 1,006	Sixty8, My 72 Long Bed 4X4 has a one pc drive shaft too. Remember that a 4x4 has a transfer case, that ends up making the rear drive shaft shorter. __________________ Washington State 1967 Chevy C10 LWB Rodstoration In Progress. 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super

03-10-2004, 12:33 PM	#13
71'tahoe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: lynchburg ohio Posts: 736	Guys,I think the reason for the two piece shaft was for the trailing arm trucks.I own two 85'chevy 4x4s and 1 2wd short bed 83' and they all have one piece shafts. I think youlll be alright going with a one piece shaft in your long bed truck. The only place to check is where the factory put the crossmember for the trailing arms, if you get to much wait on the back it might cause interfernce with the shaft and the cross member.Unless you have leave springs and the trailing arm crossmember is not in there. Then you should be ok

03-10-2004, 01:44 PM	#15
crazy4chevs Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Des Moines WA. (Kent, area) Posts: 668	is it aluminum or stainless? very nice, good price too. __________________ 70 chev c10 swb fleet 72 grill, sb 400, 2/4 drop. 68 chev c10 swb fleet Early classic 4/6 drop with 4wheel disc brakes 9"rear 67-8 buckets tilt and A/C Classic GM Truck Club of Washington .

03-10-2004, 04:48 PM	#16
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	HYPERMAN It is aluminum, 55 inch long. I have a 327 .40 over, 350 tranny. Its rated for horse power well over what my 327 will be putting out.



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03-10-2004, 04:58 PM	#17
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	I would agree with Slammed67, you should take measurements of you own. There are to many varibles. IE differential, tranny, etc. I will say the guys at Denny's Drive shaft are very professional and are happy to expalain this to someone who lack the knowledge, as I did. http://www.dennysdriveshaft.com/index.html

03-10-2004, 09:51 PM	#18
69sixpackbee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Sabinal, Texas Posts: 1,706	My '72 w/ leaf rear has a 2-piece shaft and I don't have trailing arms....So, now what is the reason for them? Balance? Rigidity?

03-10-2004, 10:51 PM	#19
bad 71 chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Omaha NE 68122 Posts: 637	i have 1 pice in my lwb 71 __________________ 71 Chevy C/10 lwb 350 5 speed nv3500 3.73 rear end 2.5" Front Drop and 4" in the back Edelbrock perfomer rpm manifold Edelbrock 600 cfm carb Headmen headers

03-11-2004, 12:05 AM	#20
robertwb Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: brooksville-fla Posts: 77	my dad had a one piece in a LWB about 10-15 yrs ago-the shaft came from a ford truck and he got u-joints to adapt ford/chevy frrom napa -but at the stock ride height he had to cut the bottomout of the x member the DS goes through-I think with a lowered truck that wouldn't have been required-or the cut x member could be reinforced __________________ 1972 LWB 4x4 1970 LWB 2wd 1971 chevelle 1972 datsun PL-521/nissan

03-11-2004, 02:20 AM	#21
71'tahoe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: lynchburg ohio Posts: 736	69 1/2six pack bee, im not claiming to know every thing that chevrolet and gmc did i wasnt on the design team but your reply that balance and rigidty might be the answer. all i know is on the few 67-72 trucks ive worked on they had trailing arms and the two piece shaft carrier bearing was located at the same cross-member as the arms thats all! I aint on here to start problems just tring to help out

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