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02-25-2020, 09:50 AM
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Rebuilding a driveshaft
I have a 68 Bird with the original Muncie 4 speed. I would like to have my drive shaft rebuilt. Anyone know of a shop in the Milwaukee to Green Bay area that can do a really good job with welding in a new tube and balancing it? Any ideas on price?
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02-25-2020, 10:19 PM
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02-26-2020, 10:11 AM
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Why do I need a new tube? Because mine is extremely pitted and I'm doing a high end restoration.
Why not buy new? Because I want mine to have the original end pieces and want it to look as factory correct as possible Why don't I just get a used one? Because I haven't found any at a reasonable price that are in great shape that are originals for a 68 Firebird. I have 3 nice Camaro driveshafts, but they are slightly different on the yoke end. This certainly is an option if I can find the correct 68 Firebird shaft at a reasonable price that is in superb condition. Rebuilding mine with a new tube seems like the best option if I can find a good driveshaft shop as my end pieces are in great shape. The yoke shows no seal wear. Just need to know where in Wisconsin I can get good quality work done at a fair price. |
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03-21-2020, 06:29 PM
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Same problem here in Winneconne, WI. Appleton Crankshaft used to do this, but Dave is retiring and, as of Feb. 29, is not taking in new work after that date. We're changing from a TH350 to 2004r, which I believe has a different spline, diameter, and length.
Anyone in Wisconsin have a good source?
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#5
03-22-2020, 02:01 PM
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A-1 drive shaft in Milwaukee, across the street from the old AO Smith. Not the best neighborhood...
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03-22-2020, 08:11 PM
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#7
03-23-2020, 06:06 PM
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Option B for SE WI.
Machine Service in Waukesha, just North of I-94. Been around for years.
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03-26-2020, 07:04 PM
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If all else fails, blast your tube, fill the pitting with steel epoxy and sand it smooth. Shouldn't affect balance much, if at all..
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03-27-2020, 03:18 AM
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I'm definitely an advocate of going new unless you never plan to put your foot in it. Rust on the outside can at least be seen and evaluated - rust on the inside is a silent killer. At least the Firebird has a shorter driveshaft which takes some stress out of it. Pictured is the driveshaft and trans out of my '67 GTO Cruiser. We had a chromoly driveshaft made up for the '68 bird that my son raced.
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