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REPO1 · 09-07-2003, 11:23 AM

Anyone have pics of their lowered short beds drive shaft area?

I am building up a short box right now, but it didn't come with a drive shaft, so I am trying to figure out what I might need to get it rolling.

I already have the 402, T-400, & 12 bolt rear.

Pics of this area would be great.

Reid

SCOTI · 09-07-2003, 12:46 PM

In the rear, my beater 68 has firestone 2600# bags mounted in the factory coil location + 1.5" lowering blocks, a welded 'bolt-in' c-section, and an adjustable panhard bar all from CCP.

I've used the factory 1pc shaft originally equipped w/the truck for over 3yrs now w/o any problems (sorry, I don't have any pics). To give you a visual, the top of my rear end housing rides about 1" inside the c-section @ normal ride height (w/30psi of air). The bed floor (what remains of it) above the pumpkin is my bumpstop.

The biggest issue that I was concerned about: there is VERY little clearance between the factory hoop in the trailing arm c.member & the shaft . . ..... but it's only hit once in the yrs since being completed. If it hit repeatedly, you could eventually break the shaft in half under stress.

Since my 67 is lower, I did have to 'hog' the c.member hoop out w/a grinder for more clearance & then boxed everything for strength.

Project1970 · 09-07-2003, 12:59 PM

I didn't think any of these came with one-piece shafts stock?

Regardless, mine has a one-piece now (used to have two), let me see about the photos...

Five enough for you?

REPO1 · 09-07-2003, 01:56 PM

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Originally posted by SCOTI
(sorry, I don't have any pics)

Well, you are going to have to get some pics!

I want to see how low it is. Maybe you have pics of other trucks that sit similar to yours?

Reid

Tx Firefighter · 09-07-2003, 02:05 PM

6 cyliner 3 speed shortbed trucks came with 1 piece driveshafts. I have three of them currently (the trucks).

I can go outside and get pics of the underside if anybody really cares to see it.

Slammed67 · 09-07-2003, 07:20 PM

My '67 GMC long bed with a 305V6 came from the factory with a 1-piece driveshaft (It's now a short bed). I just had it cut down the length I needed. As SCOTI said, it comes real close to hitting the drive shaft loop. I have the same bolt-in c-notch that he has (from CPP). I removed the rubber bumpers that came with the kit, so when my rear bags are empty, the axle tubes rest on the c-notch. If I were to go any lower than that in the rear, I'd have to modify the drive shaft loop for clearance.

09-07-2003, 11:23 AM	#1
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	Bagged/lowered S/B trucks. What drive shaft did you use? Anyone have pics of their lowered short beds drive shaft area? I am building up a short box right now, but it didn't come with a drive shaft, so I am trying to figure out what I might need to get it rolling. I already have the 402, T-400, & 12 bolt rear. Pics of this area would be great. Reid __________________ 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. (Slowly becoming a '70 shortbox 1/2 ton) '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 (11.41@127MPH)

09-07-2003, 12:46 PM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,919	In the rear, my beater 68 has firestone 2600# bags mounted in the factory coil location + 1.5" lowering blocks, a welded 'bolt-in' c-section, and an adjustable panhard bar all from CCP. I've used the factory 1pc shaft originally equipped w/the truck for over 3yrs now w/o any problems (sorry, I don't have any pics). To give you a visual, the top of my rear end housing rides about 1" inside the c-section @ normal ride height (w/30psi of air). The bed floor (what remains of it) above the pumpkin is my bumpstop. The biggest issue that I was concerned about: there is VERY little clearance between the factory hoop in the trailing arm c.member & the shaft . . ..... but it's only hit once in the yrs since being completed. If it hit repeatedly, you could eventually break the shaft in half under stress. Since my 67 is lower, I did have to 'hog' the c.member hoop out w/a grinder for more clearance & then boxed everything for strength. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

09-07-2003, 12:59 PM	#3
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	I didn't think any of these came with one-piece shafts stock? Regardless, mine has a one-piece now (used to have two), let me see about the photos... Five enough for you? __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete! Last edited by Project1970; 09-07-2003 at 01:02 PM.

09-07-2003, 02:05 PM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	6 cyliner 3 speed shortbed trucks came with 1 piece driveshafts. I have three of them currently (the trucks). I can go outside and get pics of the underside if anybody really cares to see it. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

09-07-2003, 07:20 PM	#6
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	My '67 GMC long bed with a 305V6 came from the factory with a 1-piece driveshaft (It's now a short bed). I just had it cut down the length I needed. As SCOTI said, it comes real close to hitting the drive shaft loop. I have the same bolt-in c-notch that he has (from CPP). I removed the rubber bumpers that came with the kit, so when my rear bags are empty, the axle tubes rest on the c-notch. If I were to go any lower than that in the rear, I'd have to modify the drive shaft loop for clearance. __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra



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