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    3/03/2021 3:34 PM  #1

    TremendousWand
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    Help identifying drive shaft

    1966 Mustang Coupe, 5.0 HO Swap.  Stock 8.8 Rear, T5z transmission

    So looks like what I thought I had, I don't.  I assumed I had a drive shaft from a foxbody mustang since my drivetrain is basically swapped.

    Universal Bearing to Universal Bearing look like it's 51-52 inches. (Tape measure) and It's 3 inch diameter steel.  Any guesses?

     

    3/03/2021 3:38 PM  #2

    MS
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    Re: Help identifying drive shaft

    Fox shaft would be much shorter. 

    Is the tube the same diameter from end to end?

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    3/03/2021 5:51 PM  #3

    Nos681
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    Re: Help identifying drive shaft

    My 92 5.0/T5 driveshaft is about 45.25”

     

    3/03/2021 8:29 PM  #4

    MS
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    Re: Help identifying drive shaft

    I measured a 71 v8 Maverick shaft today. 52.5” x 3” dia.

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    3/04/2021 8:25 PM  #5

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    Re: Help identifying drive shaft

    It's 3 inch diameter.  Looks like 51 inch so from my own research it would be the stock 1966 driveshaft.  

    I thought I could swap the driveshaft now and reuse it when I do a rear end swap but that won't be possible.  I'll reuse the old steel one for now.

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