62 comet v8 conversion

[T-Ash]

What drive line will I need for the c4 trans and 8" rear end

[poboyjo65]

Where are you?
I have one from a 65 3sp & 8''rear in w Tenn.
do you have the trans yoke?

[T-Ash]

I'm in utah the only thing I have is the original drive line from the inline 6 just trying to find what drive line I need

[62Cometman]

I think some more info is needed? What all are you looking for? Your first post mentioned a c4 and 8inch which by most would be a driveline minus the engine. Are you looking for driveshaft length or suggestions on additional parts for the swap?

[T-Ash]

Sorry about the confusion looking for the drive line length or is it possible to use the original drive line that was with the car. in line 6 and cruise amtic trans

[SASSY]

By drive line I assume you are talking about the driveshaft?
Someone in your area will have the parts and material to get you hooked up.
I have used usually used truck shops over the years to either get the parts or they knew where to go.
Post up where you are maybe a member here has a contact for you.
Fred

[poboyjo65]

It's pretty simple to measure for the driveshaft that you need.get a yoke to fit your trans & with same size yoke & caps as the rear yoke. just push the yoke in the trans all the way in ,pull it back out 1 inch. it needs that inch of slack for articulation. now measure from center of eye on trans yoke to center of eye on rear yoke. a driveshaft shop should be able to make you one. they will need the cap size too,(the caps on the u joints).

[SASSY]

Johno, the inch , is that with the rear hanging or ride height?

[SASSY]

Johno, the inch , is that with the rear hanging or ride height?

[62Cometman]

So short answer is no the original driveshaft will not work as the v8 driveline with A: be longer and B: use larger yoke for the transmission and diff. You can find a local shop to make up a unit for you or there are lots of companies online that can make one as well. Even places like Speedway Motors have started offering custom length units, theirs i know come balanced with a front slip yoke. The measuring process is a little different depending on the manufacturer so always double check for what measurement they want first before placing an order, in most cases its at ride height. Good Luck

[poboyjo65]

Johno, the inch , is that with the rear hanging or ride height?

with it hanging. & on trucks I would give it 1.5'' of slack.
but if you're going to order the whole shaft with trans yoke I'd do like 62cometman says;

So short answer is no the original driveshaft will not work as the v8 driveline with A: be longer and B: use larger yoke for the transmission and diff. You can find a local shop to make up a unit for you or there are lots of companies online that can make one as well. Even places like Speedway Motors have started offering custom length units, theirs i know come balanced with a front slip yoke. The measuring process is a little different depending on the manufacturer so always double check for what measurement they want first before placing an order, in most cases its at ride height. Good Luck

[T-Ash]

Thanks for the info guys it very much appreciated.