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Thats a good point there Hell Fish!! Frank, exactly what style of driveshaft do you have on your trans?? Is it the dreadful "ball and trunnion"?? If so, you will need to get that shortened to use just for now intil you can find a tailshaft from a late 65 trans with the cable park feature and the slipjoint tail. They're hard to find but they are out there. I did it with my old 64 Belvedere. Jackson huh?? I spent some time in Jackson!!! Oops... I don't mean the prison!!LOL!!! We cruise out there a lot, and of course through the cahin of lakes. The Helluva Cruise is/was a good event for seeing all of the fine Livingston Co. country side. Good luck with your project, and be patient, you'll find a suregrip in your pricerange with a little patience and digging!!! Geof