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05-30-2009, 10:40 PM
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Driveshaft work in SE WI/NE IL?
Need to get a driveshaft shortened and balanced. Only 2 places I found (A1 in Milwaukee and Don's in Kenosha) want $150-$200. Seems a bit high to me. I'm on a tight budget this year. Any of you locals know of a place that does this for a reasonable price?
Thanks!
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05-30-2009, 11:04 PM
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that is a resonable price a new shaft costs between $3-500 .
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05-31-2009, 04:03 PM
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Do a Google search for Tri Power Automotive in Libertyville. Talk with Mike. If he doesn't do it, Im sure he'll suggest someone. He has an amazing shop.
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05-31-2009, 09:27 PM
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Thanks Paul,I'll give them a call tomorrow. Maybe I'm getting old,but this used to cost around $50 max.
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06-01-2009, 12:48 AM
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I know what you mean but alot of places now won't cut and refit a driveshaft they rather make a new one as its less of a problem ( shafts being bent , thin/rusty metal ) , my driveshaft guy has quit the business after 30 years and I have to have new ones made for the projects I work on .
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06-01-2009, 07:31 AM
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Drake when I had my yoke changed up front to a 1350 spicer, Catco cut ,welded, balanced,and new u Joint,all for $225 ...
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06-01-2009, 01:39 PM
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A-1 does nice work.
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06-03-2009, 11:15 PM
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06-04-2009, 09:36 AM
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06-05-2009, 12:03 AM
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I take all my stuff to A1, they have done great work and on time for me. I got a new shaft for my 70, got a heavier gauge tube and u joints, balanced, i think it was around 300.
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06-05-2009, 09:46 PM
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Thanks for all the info guys.
I'm kind of at a standstill till I raise some $$ to finish the project. The way things are right now,I might end up selling the 8.5 to raise some $$ for bills! 
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‘63 LeMans- ‘69 400 w/ original transaxle. 2.69 gears. ‘55 Catalina ‘62 Mercury Meteor-all original, bought new by my grandfather 71' GTO -original 400/4-speed/3.23 posi 13.95 @ 102.1 on street tires @ 4055lbs.-now my sons ride |
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06-05-2009, 10:08 PM
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Not in Il but they do great work reasonably.
Flamespray Machine Service 237 E Votaw St Portland, IN 47371 260-726-6236 Ask for Jack and tell him Nixon's Automotive sent you. He's done several for me and never a problem yet. Mike
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#13
06-08-2009, 09:59 AM
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Just called A1 for a shaft for my Firebird, new shaft $239, all I need is the trans yoke.
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