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Old 04-17-2023, 07:32 PM   #1
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driveshaft question

I have a 1964 C10 that has had a new drive. 350 SBC with a 700R4 transmission.
The original drive 292 and SM420. The driveshaft is now to long. My question should I go one piece of have the 2 piece cut down. Probably cut over 10 inches
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Old 04-17-2023, 08:13 PM   #2
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Re: driveshaft question

The longer a one-piece is, the heavier-duty it needs to be. Maybe let cost decide?
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Old 04-17-2023, 09:14 PM   #3
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Re: driveshaft question

I picked up one at the boneyard from an 81 shortbed GM truck, for my 64 with a SBC and 350TH, fit good.
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Old 04-18-2023, 11:38 AM   #4
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Re: driveshaft question

Shortbed/longbed?
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Old 04-18-2023, 12:52 PM   #5
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Shortbed/longbed?
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Old 04-19-2023, 12:42 PM   #6
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Re: driveshaft question

I had my one piece on my 60 long bed cut down when I did my T-5 swap. You may want to measure the length you need and get one at the wrecking yard.
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I had my one piece on my 60 long bed cut down when I did my T-5 swap. You may want to measure the length you need and get one at the wrecking yard.
yes that's what I was thinking. Measure and hit the salvage yard.
Just getting some info/ideas from members.
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Old 04-19-2023, 11:05 PM   #8
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Re: driveshaft question

this might help:
https://www.dennysdriveshaft.com/how_to_measure.html
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