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need C4 Driveshaft for 65 stang

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Wicked65

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Where do i get a drive shaft for a 65 stang? Or am i going to have to buy a custome one?
 

golf4283

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I've got a C4 driveshaft from my '66 that I'll sell you. It was originally hooked up from my C4 to a 6 cylinder rear-end so the u joint might need swap but I'll give you a good deal on it. Send me a PM if you're interested.
 

Wicked65

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was the 289 drive line the same length as the 6cyl??
 
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Measure your current drvieline from ctr to ctr of the U-joints. If it's about 45-46 inches, the shafts from the 79-2004's will fit. I replaced the shaft in my 77 Comet with one from a 2002 Stang. 45.75" long. Should be about the same length as a 65-66.
 

Wicked65

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D.Hearne said:
Measure your current drvieline from ctr to ctr of the U-joints. If it's about 45-46 inches, the shafts from the 79-2004's will fit. I replaced the shaft in my 77 Comet with one from a 2002 Stang. 45.75" long. Should be about the same length as a 65-66.
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alright, really good to know. THanks hearne!
 
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fastback brian

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c4 to 8 inch shafts are 51 inches long center to center. they are pretty common for c4 cars.. the rear joint is also pretty common for 8 inch cars.. I had a custom one made for my car, 3.5 inch aluminum with 1350 joints and billet yokes..
 

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And yes the 6 cyll shaft will work too.

Not recommended for hot motor or anything though. I got away with running the 6 cyl shaft for about a year.
 
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