Driveshaft Question: Installing Chevy 12 Bolt & TH400 in 70 Cutlass

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Old November 2nd, 2016, 07:09 PM
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Driveshaft Question: Installing Chevy 12 Bolt & TH400 in 70 Cutlass

I am installing a Chevy 12 bolt and TH400 in my 70 Cutlass. I will get the conversion U-joint.

Does anybody know how much the driveshaft will need to be shortened or length of new driveshaft. Currently TH350 and O Type Rear in car.

I would like to have it ready when the swap was made instead of measuring and having it made and thus waiting for the new driveline.
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Old November 2nd, 2016, 07:13 PM
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You need a shaft to fit a Chevelle with a TH400 and 12 bolt. The shop may or may not have those specs.
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Old November 2nd, 2016, 07:21 PM
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It actually costs pretty close to the same to get a new one as it does to mod your current one.
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Old November 2nd, 2016, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by David DeCan
I am installing a Chevy 12 bolt and TH400 in my 70 Cutlass. I will get the conversion U-joint.

Does anybody know how much the driveshaft will need to be shortened or length of new driveshaft. Currently TH350 and O Type Rear in car.

I would like to have it ready when the swap was made instead of measuring and having it made and thus waiting for the new driveline.

I have an extra one, I can measure it tomorrow
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Old November 3rd, 2016, 07:26 AM
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That would be really helpful. Thank you.
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Old November 3rd, 2016, 09:30 AM
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TH400-12 Bolt Chevy Rear

55-1/4" center of front u-joint to center of rear u-joint
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