700R4/V8 in forward position/1pc Driveshaft - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**special-K** · 11-20-2005, 10:45 AM

Just looking at another post kinda put something together I never thought about.
The ol`"swappin`a V8/Auto into a shortbed 6cyl/3spd truck and keeping the 1pc driveshaft forward/lengthen or rearward/stock length" thing.I know measuring the "actual" set-up is necessary,but it seems the 700R4 is as much longer than a TH350 as the driveshaft is too short with the V8 mounted in the V8 position,follow me?Has anyone done this with no driveshaft mods?Pretty dang close.

Tx Firefighter · 11-20-2005, 12:36 PM

I done is several times before.

An original 6 cyl 3 speed 1 piece driveshaft is the right length if you put the V8 in proper forward position on V8 stands and use either a 9 inch TH350 or a 700R4 trans. Both trans are the same length.

**special-K** · 11-20-2005, 09:18 PM

Thanks Tx,good to know for sure.I`ve never started with a 6cyl/3spd shortbed for a project and have one I`m gettin`ready to start.I had an M21 and got screwed out of it.I have a TH350 from a`71 C/20,but I think I wanna do an o/d trans,now.

11-20-2005, 10:45 AM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	700R4/V8 in forward position/1pc Driveshaft Just looking at another post kinda put something together I never thought about. The ol`"swappin`a V8/Auto into a shortbed 6cyl/3spd truck and keeping the 1pc driveshaft forward/lengthen or rearward/stock length" thing.I know measuring the "actual" set-up is necessary,but it seems the 700R4 is as much longer than a TH350 as the driveshaft is too short with the V8 mounted in the V8 position,follow me?Has anyone done this with no driveshaft mods?Pretty dang close. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-20-2005, 12:36 PM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: 700R4/V8 in forward position/1pc Driveshaft I done is several times before. An original 6 cyl 3 speed 1 piece driveshaft is the right length if you put the V8 in proper forward position on V8 stands and use either a 9 inch TH350 or a 700R4 trans. Both trans are the same length. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

11-20-2005, 09:18 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: 700R4/V8 in forward position/1pc Driveshaft Thanks Tx,good to know for sure.I`ve never started with a 6cyl/3spd shortbed for a project and have one I`m gettin`ready to start.I had an M21 and got screwed out of it.I have a TH350 from a`71 C/20,but I think I wanna do an o/d trans,now. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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