What length of transmission do I need for 71 duster?

Have a 71 duster and 318 motor. Want to put in a 3 speed for now and then eventually a 4 speed. So, what year 3 speed can I use and the length of it from mearsuring from tip of input gear to the end tip of trans gear or does it really matter then just find a driveshaft to work? My setup is going to use a 65 B body 8 3/4 rear.

Thanks,

Wizard
I'm pretty sure as long as it's out of an abody it doesn't matter which transmission...