I've been shafted!

[models916]

Couldn't resist. Got a new 3 inch shaft and cut the X open. I ordered new rear shocks that are .75" shorter than stock just in case. Still have to make a cross strap with a sort-of driveshaft loop and weld it in. Weld back the Ebrake guides and align it all up.

 

[LMBRJQ 60]

Nice looking shaft, what is your ride height under the lip on the rocker panels? just trying to compare to the 60 and see if i can do it?
Steve

 

[models916]

Still on jacks

Measure to the ground and subtract the measure from the tire to the ground and I get 9.5 inches. 700R4 has a long tailshaft so it makes the front pivot closer to the rear and less to cut from the tunnel.

 

[61BUBBLE348]

BACK IN 1980 I PUT A 427 & TURBO 400 IN A 61 4 DOOR POST, DID EXACTLY WHAT YOU HAVE DONE, 3" SINGLE PIECE SHAFT, WORKED REALLY WELL, 130 MPH NO VIBRATIONS.

 

[raymar58409]

Mike, wish I knew you needed a 3". I'm changing back to a 2 piece on the 58. Although mine was behind a th350.

Ray

 

[jester]

is the one piece for sale? email me the details

 

[raymar58409]

Mines for sale if thats what you mean. $50 plus actual shipping less from yoke.

Ray

 

[jester]

deal, where do I send the check?

 

[Michael Cohen]

Did you use a saws all?

 

[blkblk63ss]

Couldn't resist. Got a new 3 inch shaft and cut the X open. I ordered new rear shocks that are .75" shorter than stock just in case. Still have to make a cross strap with a sort-of driveshaft loop and weld it in. Weld back the Ebrake guides and align it all up.

The drive shaft you took out , is that the new style carrier bearing encased in nylon??? and the slip jointed rear shaft. Were you getting vibration's from that set up or just wanting more beef to the drive line .

 

[models916]

Slider rear with the billet center bearing shimmed about a million times. Very slight vibes at speed. 4:11 gears were part of the problem. Driving fast is the other. Pretty much just felt it in the tunnel, drove me crazy.

 

[LongIsland63SS409]

Nice work.
Thanks for sharing.

Got to love the built in driveshaft safety loop!

Mike