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Driveshaft Help #219539 02/09/09 09:36 PM 02/09/09 09:36 PM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 176 Atco NJ Mr Bojangles OP member
Mr Bojangles OP member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 176 Atco NJ	I need a drive shaft for my 1966 Belvedere 440/727. Is there a common junk yard swap or some car close in size that anyone has used. I think the length is about 52.25 inches. A friend suggested getting a truck drive shaft and having it cut down but to size. Any suggest? 1965 Belvedere II 440 4psd 4.10 Driver 1966 Belvedere II Race Car Project 1970 Duster Street Car Project 2003 Hemi Ram Quad Cab 4x4

Re: Driveshaft Help [Re: Mr Bojangles] #219540 02/10/09 01:05 AM 02/10/09 01:05 AM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,107 Spring Valley ,Ca. moparsquid super stock
moparsquid super stock Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,107 Spring Valley ,Ca.	are you useing the 8-3/4 rear as the smaller rear uses a different length, having one cut to fit is way better if you cant find one coz they usually ballance and install ne u-joints.

Re: Driveshaft Help [Re: moparsquid] #219541 02/10/09 10:00 AM 02/10/09 10:00 AM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 176 Atco NJ Mr Bojangles OP member
Mr Bojangles OP member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 176 Atco NJ	Sorry I forgot it is an 8 3/4...Has anyone tried an aluminum drive shaft? I was told later model gm pickups have them. I was wondering if that would be even better? 1965 Belvedere II 440 4psd 4.10 Driver 1966 Belvedere II Race Car Project 1970 Duster Street Car Project 2003 Hemi Ram Quad Cab 4x4

Re: Driveshaft Help [Re: Mr Bojangles] #219542 02/10/09 09:05 PM 02/10/09 09:05 PM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 176 Atco NJ Mr Bojangles OP member
Mr Bojangles OP member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 176 Atco NJ	Looking for an answer. Anyone used an aluminum truck drive shaft? Going to the bone yard tomorrow. 1965 Belvedere II 440 4psd 4.10 Driver 1966 Belvedere II Race Car Project 1970 Duster Street Car Project 2003 Hemi Ram Quad Cab 4x4

Re: Driveshaft Help [Re: Mr Bojangles] #219543 02/10/09 09:30 PM 02/10/09 09:30 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md 3 383man Too Many Posts
383man Too Many Posts 3 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md	I just had one made for my 63. I ordered it thru Mancini and told them what front and rear yokes I had. Then I just gave them the center to center driveshaft lenth. My was mild steel for my 63. I have not used an aluminum one but I guess you could measure one and make sure it's long enough. Then see if the yokes are right and then of course have it cut and balanced to your lenth. I myself have not ever heard about a truck shaft with the right ends on it. Ron

Re: Driveshaft Help [Re: 383man] #219544 02/10/09 11:28 PM 02/10/09 11:28 PM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 176 Atco NJ Mr Bojangles OP member
Mr Bojangles OP member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 176 Atco NJ	Hey Ron thanks. You always come thru for me About how much did it run you if you remember? 1965 Belvedere II 440 4psd 4.10 Driver 1966 Belvedere II Race Car Project 1970 Duster Street Car Project 2003 Hemi Ram Quad Cab 4x4

Re: Driveshaft Help [Re: Mr Bojangles] #219545 02/13/09 01:48 AM 02/13/09 01:48 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md 3 383man Too Many Posts
383man Too Many Posts 3 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md	I believe I paid right about $200. dollars with shipping. Sorry about not getting back to fast. Been real busy this week. Ron

Re: Driveshaft Help [Re: 383man] #219546 02/13/09 11:36 AM 02/13/09 11:36 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,367 Jersey shore Gary67 super street
Gary67 super street Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,367 Jersey shore	I got my drive shaft from http://www.thrashdriveshaft.com/ and I'm very happy with it, I used 13 series joints with u-bolts. Mine was around $300.00 or so. IMO it's best to have the car about done at race weight and ride height set or close as you can to done then measure for the driveshaft....

Re: Driveshaft Help [Re: Gary67] #219547 02/13/09 01:20 PM 02/13/09 01:20 PM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 176 Atco NJ Mr Bojangles OP member
Mr Bojangles OP member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 176 Atco NJ	Hey Gary Thanks. Nice cars. Its nice to see another 66-67 fan here in Jersey. 1965 Belvedere II 440 4psd 4.10 Driver 1966 Belvedere II Race Car Project 1970 Duster Street Car Project 2003 Hemi Ram Quad Cab 4x4

Re: Driveshaft Help [Re: 383man] #219548 02/13/09 01:40 PM 02/13/09 01:40 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,200 Upper Midwest M MoparforLife Too Many Posts
MoparforLife Too Many Posts M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,200 Upper Midwest	Quote: I just had one made for my 63. I ordered it thru Mancini and told them what front and rear yokes I had. Then I just gave them the center to center driveshaft lenth. My was mild steel for my 63. I have not used an aluminum one but I guess you could measure one and make sure it's long enough. Then see if the yokes are right and then of course have it cut and balanced to your lenth. I myself have not ever heard about a truck shaft with the right ends on it. Ron 2 wheel drive 1/2 ton pickups with a 727 will have the right yoke and joints (if you have the small joint) but will more than likely the wrong length.

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