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: Another driveshaft question?


Mr Chevelle
Dec 20th, 09, 7:59 PM
If I move an engine-tranny-rear end from a 1968 to a 1967 will the driveshaft also fit, both cars are two door Chevelles?

I did a search and couldn't come up with a definitive answer. I'm thinking the 67-early use a longer shaft than 68-up because the wheelbase is longer.

Any ideas?

:confused:

cobaltchev67
Dec 20th, 09, 8:39 PM
You may need a longer driveshaft(as you mentioned the wheelbase difference), but I'd wait to see how much engagement there was first. Ideally 3/4"-1" of free play front to rear in the driveshaft with the weight on the rear diff.