7 1/4 to 8 3/4 Newb Questions

Super Cuda, That would tell me that the slip yoke in the end of the trans was sticking out about 3 inches on the original 7 1/4 set up
Yup! You may be correct if the measurements you have are the same as my driveshafts. I am going to pull out both driveshafts and check the measurements.

I did buy my car used and its possible the wrong shaft or a different shaft was in it.

Pics to follow.