Extremely unlikely it's an 18 spline, as they were Hemi and 440 70-71 only.
You didn't say small or big block, but pull the clutch inspection cover, disconnect the clutch push rod to move the throw out assembley, and you should be able to measure the shaft diamater, and with some one to hand crank the motor, Trans in neutral, mark and count the splines.
There should be the car serial number on the right side pad on the Trans