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bluetech
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From: Far and Away
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posted 11-28-2001 09:22 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for bluetech   Click Here to Email bluetech     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Are driveshafts the same for a '72 and a '67? I am planning to put in a 302 w/ 4 speed manual in the '67. Can I use a '72 driveshaft? Thanks.

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Clark
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posted 11-29-2001 12:35 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Clark   Click Here to Email Clark     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I do not know for sure but I would have a hard time believing that it would the same. The reason is that the body style changed so much the 72 car is longer than a 67. Call Mustangs Plus they have custom shafts made maybe they could help.

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SteveLaRiviere
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posted 11-29-2001 03:29 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for SteveLaRiviere   Click Here to Email SteveLaRiviere     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
The '72 driveshaft will be longer. But you can have it shortened easily.

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SuperDave
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posted 11-29-2001 04:48 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for SuperDave   Click Here to Email SuperDave     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Since I don't know were "Far and Away" is, I can't make a recommendation on where to have it shortened. In my area, Drivelines Northwest does custom shafts. I suspect that just about any good machine shop could help you. It is not a "do-it-yourself" project (unless you are a machinist with the right equipment).

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SteveLaRiviere
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posted 11-29-2001 05:02 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for SteveLaRiviere   Click Here to Email SteveLaRiviere     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
He's in the Philippines.

I had my driveshaft cut and balanced by a company that installs truck bodies. It came out nice.

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68 S-code GT
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posted 11-29-2001 10:57 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for 68 S-code GT   Click Here to Email 68 S-code GT     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I had a place that does work on truck axles and dive lines. They cut, welded and balanced it for under $50.

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Dave Witthoeft
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posted 12-01-2001 05:36 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Dave Witthoeft   Click Here to Email Dave Witthoeft     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Are those aluminum drive shafts worth the money?

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bluetech
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From: Far and Away
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posted 12-02-2001 09:57 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for bluetech   Click Here to Email bluetech     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Yep Manila, Philippines! Anyway, I have a friend who owns a machine shop so I'll bring the shaft to him for the proper lenght. Thanks.

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