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#48729 08/07/2005 3:55 AM | Joined: May 2002 Posts: 30 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2002 Posts: 30 | Does a 56 Chevy 3200 use a 2-piece driveshaft with a center bearing or just a straight 1-piece? No driveshaft in our new toy. Also what manual transmission (prefer 4-speed) should we look for that will fit well with the stock driveline?
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#48730 08/07/2005 5:24 AM | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | the TF long box is just a longer single shaft [pre-'66 coarse tooth in the yoke] - the 3/4T and up have the 2 piece, and therefore has an extra cross member w/ the center mount for the shaft - the 4 speed that will fit right in is the original SM420, same for many years, but unless you're really workin the truck at slow speeds, the 3 spd is just as good - of course if you have no trans in it maybe it also doesn't have the column shift on it
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#48731 08/08/2005 7:28 PM | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 12 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: May 2005 Posts: 12 | I have a 56 3200, it's a one piece driveshaft. I have a 3spd on the tree | | |
#48732 08/08/2005 9:44 PM | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | I have a 55 II & like Ktech says it,s a one piece. Now would be a good time to put a T-5 five speed with o,drive in it & have a drive shaft made up for it. The tech tips has a good coverage on this & there have been many posts. You can do a search & get plenty of info. 
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