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Transmission ? #676557 09/08/2010 2:26 PM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 33 Tennessee J j54 New Guy
j54 New Guy J Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 33 Tennessee	If I were to put a small chevy v8 with 350 trans. in my 54 3100 what type trans. would be best? short or long tail shaft? from car or truck? My truck is stock frame with straight axle. Thanks Last edited by j54; 09/08/2010 2:32 PM.

Re: Transmission ? j54 #676620 09/08/2010 5:28 PM
Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 150 Largo, FL S sfsutton Shop Shark
sfsutton Shop Shark S Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 150 Largo, FL	My vote would be for the long tail shaft as it would cause the new driveshaft to be shorter. Are you aware that the enclosed driveshaft in your truck needs to be replaced with an open driveshaft configuration? Please provide some more information as to what your plans are for the truck. How it is going to be used, what highway speeds expected, towing, hauling, distances?

Re: Transmission ? sfsutton #676677 09/08/2010 8:15 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,733 Smallville IN 53moneypit Shop Shark
53moneypit Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,733 Smallville IN	There is no concern with the new driveshaft being too long with any transmission you choose in the 3100 model. Of more importance will be the rear mounting of the tranny. There have been hundreds or more of these conversions done. Tons of info available. 1953 Chevy 5-window 3100 In the Stovebolt Gallery More pix on Picturetrail Dave Engine & Driveline Moderator If you can't make seventy by an easy road, don't go. ~~ Mark Twain

Re: Transmission ? 53moneypit #676749 09/09/2010 12:02 AM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 33 Tennessee J j54 New Guy
j54 New Guy J Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 33 Tennessee	Sorry forgot to mention I have already converted to an open drive line with saginaw 4 speed. Im aware the driveshaft may need resized..didnt know if one trans may fit better with aftermarket trans crossmember. Thanks

Re: Transmission ? 53moneypit #676750 09/09/2010 12:02 AM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 33 Tennessee J j54 New Guy
j54 New Guy J Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 33 Tennessee	Sorry forgot to mention I have already converted to an open drive line with saginaw 4 speed. Im aware the driveshaft may need resized..didnt know if one trans may fit better with aftermarket trans crossmember. Thanks

Re: Transmission ? 53moneypit #676751 09/09/2010 12:02 AM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 33 Tennessee J j54 New Guy
j54 New Guy J Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 33 Tennessee	Sorry forgot to mention I have already converted to an open drive line with saginaw 4 speed. Im aware the driveshaft may need resized..didnt know if one trans may fit better with aftermarket trans crossmember. Thanks

Re: Transmission ? 53moneypit #676752 09/09/2010 12:02 AM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 33 Tennessee J j54 New Guy
j54 New Guy J Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 33 Tennessee	Sorry forgot to mention I have already converted to an open drive line with saginaw 4 speed. Im aware the driveshaft may need resized..didnt know if one trans may fit better with aftermarket trans crossmember. Thanks

Re: Transmission ? 53moneypit #676753 09/09/2010 12:02 AM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 33 Tennessee J j54 New Guy
j54 New Guy J Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 33 Tennessee	Sorry forgot to mention I have already converted to an open drive line with saginaw 4 speed. Im aware the driveshaft may need resized..didnt know if one trans may fit better with aftermarket trans crossmember. Thanks

Re: Transmission ? 53moneypit #676755 09/09/2010 12:02 AM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 33 Tennessee J j54 New Guy
j54 New Guy J Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 33 Tennessee	Sorry forgot to mention I have already converted to an open drive line with saginaw 4 speed. Im aware the driveshaft may need resized..didnt know if one trans may fit better with aftermarket trans crossmember. Thanks

Re: Transmission ? 53moneypit #676756 09/09/2010 12:03 AM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 33 Tennessee J j54 New Guy
j54 New Guy J Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 33 Tennessee	Sorry forgot to mention I have already converted to an open drive line with saginaw 4 speed. Im aware the driveshaft may need resized..didnt know if one trans may fit better with aftermarket trans crossmember. Thanks

Re: Transmission ? 53moneypit #676757 09/09/2010 12:03 AM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 33 Tennessee J j54 New Guy
j54 New Guy J Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 33 Tennessee	Sorry forgot to mention I have already converted to an open drive line with saginaw 4 speed. Im aware the driveshaft may need resized..didnt know if one trans may fit better with aftermarket trans crossmember. Thanks

Re: Transmission ? 53moneypit #676758 09/09/2010 12:03 AM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 33 Tennessee J j54 New Guy
j54 New Guy J Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 33 Tennessee	Sorry forgot to mention I have already converted to an open drive line with saginaw 4 speed. Im aware the driveshaft may need resized..didnt know if one trans may fit better with aftermarket trans crossmember. Thanks

Re: Transmission ? 53moneypit #676759 09/09/2010 12:03 AM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 33 Tennessee J j54 New Guy
j54 New Guy J Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 33 Tennessee	Sorry forgot to mention I have already converted to an open drive line with saginaw 4 speed. Im aware the driveshaft may need resized..didnt know if one trans may fit better with aftermarket trans crossmember. Thanks

Re: Transmission ? 53moneypit #676760 09/09/2010 12:03 AM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 33 Tennessee J j54 New Guy
j54 New Guy J Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 33 Tennessee	Sorry forgot to mention I have already converted to an open drive line with saginaw 4 speed. Im aware the driveshaft may need resized..didnt know if one trans may fit better with aftermarket trans crossmember. Thanks

Re: Transmission ? 53moneypit #676761 09/09/2010 12:03 AM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 33 Tennessee J j54 New Guy
j54 New Guy J Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 33 Tennessee	Sorry forgot to mention I have already converted to an open drive line with saginaw 4 speed. Im aware the driveshaft may need resized..didnt know if one trans may fit better with aftermarket trans crossmember. Thanks

Re: Transmission ? 53moneypit #676762 09/09/2010 12:03 AM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 33 Tennessee J j54 New Guy
j54 New Guy J Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 33 Tennessee	Sorry forgot to mention I have already converted to an open drive line with saginaw 4 speed. Im aware the driveshaft may need resized..didnt know if one trans may fit better with aftermarket trans crossmember. Thanks

Re: Transmission ? 53moneypit #676763 09/09/2010 12:03 AM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 33 Tennessee J j54 New Guy
j54 New Guy J Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 33 Tennessee	Sorry forgot to mention I have already converted to an open drive line with saginaw 4 speed. Im aware the driveshaft may need resized..didnt know if one trans may fit better with aftermarket trans crossmember. Thanks

Re: Transmission ? 53moneypit #676764 09/09/2010 12:03 AM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 33 Tennessee J j54 New Guy
j54 New Guy J Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 33 Tennessee	Sorry forgot to mention I have already converted to an open drive line with saginaw 4 speed. Im aware the driveshaft may need resized..didnt know if one trans may fit better with aftermarket trans crossmember. Thanks

Re: Transmission ? 53moneypit #676765 09/09/2010 12:03 AM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 33 Tennessee J j54 New Guy
j54 New Guy J Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 33 Tennessee	Sorry forgot to mention I have already converted to an open drive line with saginaw 4 speed. Im aware the driveshaft may need resized..didnt know if one trans may fit better with aftermarket trans crossmember. Thanks

Re: Transmission ? j54 #676767 09/09/2010 12:10 AM
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 595 WA. "THE WET SIDE!" 1 10 micron Shop Shark
10 micron Shop Shark 1 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 595 WA. "THE WET SIDE!"	hey dude wake up you must have fell asleep at the keyboard! lol!short shaft 350 will be same length as saginaw 4spd!

Re: Transmission ? 10 micron #676772 09/09/2010 12:27 AM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,554 Kansas B bowtietim 'Bolter
bowtietim 'Bolter B Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,554 Kansas	how the heck did you do that ? 1951 3100 Chevrolet 1951 Chevrolet Suburban Carryall Image "A house is built with boards and beams. A home is built with love and dreams." "Look deep before you leap !!!" / "Everything is Everything" "If I say a mouse can pull a house, hitch him up"

Re: Transmission ? bowtietim #676803 09/09/2010 1:40 AM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 33 Tennessee J j54 New Guy
j54 New Guy J Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 33 Tennessee	Sorry. Sure looks like I fell asleep. I posted with the phone & it said somethin weird.. didnt think it went through. Thanks.

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