Wanted, 1970 4X4 drive shaft - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Beau Flecks · 09-23-2003, 01:25 PM

I need a main drive shaft for a 1970 4X4 long bed auto truck. Located in central Missouri.

jeffspower · 09-24-2003, 11:10 PM

Do you need one for a 1/2 or 3/4 ton? What transfer case & trans do you have?

Beau Flecks · 09-25-2003, 12:35 PM

It's a 1/2 ton with a turbo 350, but i'm not sure which transfer case I have. I think it's a 203. How can I tell for sure?

jeffspower · 09-25-2003, 12:48 PM

203's have hi & low loc, and hi & low "unlocked". 205's have just 2hi, 4hi & 4low.

Beau Flecks · 09-25-2003, 02:25 PM

Sounds like I have the 205 case then. I have manual lockouts on the hubs and only one shift lever. The pattern is dash- 4lo-N-2hi-4hi- seat. I usually only work on old cars and race cars. I don't know that much about the old trucks. This truck is for sale by the way.

Beau Flecks · 10-10-2003, 11:30 AM

Does anyone have a drive shaft or know what kind I need to get?

**jerry moss** · 10-12-2003, 01:09 PM

Beau,
the original driveshaft for your truck is a huge 4inch tube. you're better of having a new one built out of smaller diameter tubing, in my opinion. you stated earlier that you mess around with race cars so i'm sure your driveline shop would give you a good deal on a custom built unit. if you're set on a oem shaft, try bill at vintage chevy truck in fremont calif, 510-651-5874. by the way, if your truck has the 350/205 combo in it, any 70-72 longbed 1/2 ton 4x4 shaft will fit.

Beau Flecks · 10-13-2003, 03:44 PM

Thanks for the info. It'll probably be much easier to just have one made.

09-23-2003, 01:25 PM	#1
Beau Flecks Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 9	Wanted, 1970 4X4 drive shaft I need a main drive shaft for a 1970 4X4 long bed auto truck. Located in central Missouri.

10-12-2003, 01:09 PM	#7
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,749	Beau, the original driveshaft for your truck is a huge 4inch tube. you're better of having a new one built out of smaller diameter tubing, in my opinion. you stated earlier that you mess around with race cars so i'm sure your driveline shop would give you a good deal on a custom built unit. if you're set on a oem shaft, try bill at vintage chevy truck in fremont calif, 510-651-5874. by the way, if your truck has the 350/205 combo in it, any 70-72 longbed 1/2 ton 4x4 shaft will fit. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

09-24-2003, 11:10 PM	#2
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Do you need one for a 1/2 or 3/4 ton? What transfer case & trans do you have?

09-25-2003, 12:35 PM	#3
Beau Flecks Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 9	It's a 1/2 ton with a turbo 350, but i'm not sure which transfer case I have. I think it's a 203. How can I tell for sure?

09-25-2003, 12:48 PM	#4
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	203's have hi & low loc, and hi & low "unlocked". 205's have just 2hi, 4hi & 4low.

09-25-2003, 02:25 PM	#5
Beau Flecks Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 9	Sounds like I have the 205 case then. I have manual lockouts on the hubs and only one shift lever. The pattern is dash- 4lo-N-2hi-4hi- seat. I usually only work on old cars and race cars. I don't know that much about the old trucks. This truck is for sale by the way.

10-10-2003, 11:30 AM	#6
Beau Flecks Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 9	Does anyone have a drive shaft or know what kind I need to get?

10-13-2003, 03:44 PM	#8
Beau Flecks Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 9	Thanks for the info. It'll probably be much easier to just have one made.



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