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| | | | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 469 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 469 | Does any one know the length difference between the short tail shaft 3 speed transmission and the longer transmission used in the 55 - 58 pickups. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,098 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,098 | The short 3 speeed is 17" from the front of the case to the end of the tail shaft housing. The longer trans is 22". Internal parts will interchange as well a swapping the tail housing/mainshaft from one to the other.
Fred
1956 3100 Pickup/Red/350/3sp OD/PS/Disc Brakes
1957 Bel Air Sport Coupe/Red/355/TH350/PS/Disc Brakes
2017 Silverado LT Single Cab SB/Black/5.3/6 Speed Trans
1947 Willys CJ2A w/F-Head engine
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