Thanks guys. After some talking and thinking I came to the conclusion to just lengthen the drive shaft. Evidently my dad has a lot of experience in the matter. You never know what a parent use to do back in "their day". Doesn't hurt that he's been a certified welder for over thirty years either. Thank anyway.

1965 Chevy C10 Fleetside
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