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FL71C10 · 09-29-2013, 06:16 PM

I've got a 71 swb c10 with a 350/350. I don't have a driveshaft for it. Well, I have one out of a 6 cyl 3 speed. The front shaft on that driveshaft doesn't fit my transmission. Could I swap out the front yoke for one off of an automatic driveshaft?

*Fitz* · 09-29-2013, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by FL71C10

I've got a 71 swb c10 with a 350/350. I don't have a driveshaft for it. Well, I have one out of a 6 cyl 3 speed. The front shaft on that driveshaft doesn't fit my transmission. Could I swap out the front yoke for one off of an automatic driveshaft?

Any driveshaft shop can swap out the yoke for you. Go to Inland Empire Driveline. They have a guide for measuring your driveshaft because you will need to provide the desired finished dimensions to the shop you take yours to. Here is a link for Inland Empire:

http://www.iedls.com/

I used to live in Orlando and Advance Driveline on Carder road is a good place I have used.

FL71C10 · 09-29-2013, 08:29 PM

So if I find a turbo 350 driveshaft I could swap out the yoke, and then have it cut to length?

*Fitz* · 09-29-2013, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by FL71C10

So if I find a turbo 350 driveshaft I could swap out the yoke, and then have it cut to length?

You won't need a turbo 350 driveshft IF yours is longer than you need to connect your new trans to the diff. . The driveshaft shop will put your shaft in a lathe, cut off the trans end with a parting tool and install a new yoke that fits your trans and rebalance the shaft. It'll cost about 50.00 for the TH350 yoke (it's a spicer 30 I think) and the machine time to get the shaft to the correct length. Shouldn't cost much over $150.00

FL71C10 · 09-29-2013, 09:29 PM

ok, thanks!

**truckdude239** · 09-29-2013, 10:39 PM

Depending on whT tran the 3 speed is i used the 3 speed yoke on my 71 in my th350 then again in my 4l60e slid right in on all of them
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FL71C10 · 09-29-2013, 11:07 PM

hmmm... Mine doesn't fit in my TH350.

marvgarr68 · 09-29-2013, 11:55 PM

Go to junk yard and find drive shaft out of a Chevy truck with a 350/350 combo. And yes the three speed yoke fits a th350. I have the two piece driveline from a three speed and it had a th350 on it.
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09-29-2013, 06:16 PM	#1
FL71C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,508	driveshaft help I've got a 71 swb c10 with a 350/350. I don't have a driveshaft for it. Well, I have one out of a 6 cyl 3 speed. The front shaft on that driveshaft doesn't fit my transmission. Could I swap out the front yoke for one off of an automatic driveshaft? __________________ 71 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside. LT1 with 4l60E. Just got back from painter, in assembly now.

09-29-2013, 08:29 PM	#3
FL71C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,508	Re: driveshaft help So if I find a turbo 350 driveshaft I could swap out the yoke, and then have it cut to length? __________________ 71 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside. LT1 with 4l60E. Just got back from painter, in assembly now.

09-29-2013, 09:29 PM	#5
FL71C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,508	Re: driveshaft help ok, thanks! __________________ 71 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside. LT1 with 4l60E. Just got back from painter, in assembly now.

09-29-2013, 10:39 PM	#6
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,228	Re: driveshaft help Depending on whT tran the 3 speed is i used the 3 speed yoke on my 71 in my th350 then again in my 4l60e slid right in on all of them Posted via Mobile Device __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

09-29-2013, 11:07 PM	#7
FL71C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,508	Re: driveshaft help hmmm... Mine doesn't fit in my TH350. __________________ 71 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside. LT1 with 4l60E. Just got back from painter, in assembly now.

09-29-2013, 11:55 PM	#8
marvgarr68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: kingman az Posts: 573	Re: driveshaft help Go to junk yard and find drive shaft out of a Chevy truck with a 350/350 combo. And yes the three speed yoke fits a th350. I have the two piece driveline from a three speed and it had a th350 on it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1976 k20, 350 built, 44/14 axles 1968 c10 6.5 turbo diesel,t5 trans 1977 gmc c3500 dually, crew, 4-53t, 5&3 trans http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=591188



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