driveline shop recomendation.. from me. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

nacho55 · 10-10-2011, 06:08 PM

First off I'm in no way affiliated with this business just thought I would post on how i saved several hundred bucks on my project.. while scavanging around my local pick a part I found a nice driveline from an 73-80 ish pickup that was too long for my long bed 55 project but I figured I could have it shortened for cheaper than the 500 I was quoted for a newly built one by another shop, and while looking through some more I found another with the right slip yoke that I needed so I got a yoke and line for $47. And then took it to Dicks driveline here in phoenix az where he shortened it and pressed new joints in for the cash sum of $80. Resulting in a $127.00 driveline, which is quite a savings for me considering all the things I have redone already.. lol , I've yet to use it on the road but I couldn't wait to get home and drop it in to check fitment and it went in like it should. Now it will still be a few months before its on the road where I can give it a test review but for the money I could take him two more and get spares made. for any of the locals that remember Dick that retired and left well he couldn't take being at home so he's back working. At 27th street and mcdowell. Be warned give yourself a few extra mins when you drop off or pick up because he's probably gonna chat with you for a bit. But he's a nice guy so its ok.
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solidaxel · 10-10-2011, 11:58 PM

Did he balance it for hiway speeds?

nacho55 · 10-11-2011, 10:53 AM

That I don't know. He said he balanced it and if I had any problems bring it back, so ill find out in a couple more months.
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OrrieG · 10-11-2011, 01:02 PM

I take my drivelines to a local shop that does alot of work for the local racers. Fair prices and never any problems. I always figured if he could get them balanced for 140 mph runs at the drag strip he could get my humble truck right. I like going into an old timers shop and bench racing, my wife knows when I go to pick up a part or "look around" I'll be gone for a while, I tend to be a story teller too!

nacho55 · 10-12-2011, 12:57 PM

Yea its nice to find a decent shop or service place that doesn't act like they are doing you a favor like a local speed shop down here in phoenix that they treat you like crap no matter how much you buy, then shop owners wonder why people go with mail-order.
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10-10-2011, 06:08 PM	#1
nacho55 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: El Mirage AZ Posts: 169	driveline shop recomendation.. from me. First off I'm in no way affiliated with this business just thought I would post on how i saved several hundred bucks on my project.. while scavanging around my local pick a part I found a nice driveline from an 73-80 ish pickup that was too long for my long bed 55 project but I figured I could have it shortened for cheaper than the 500 I was quoted for a newly built one by another shop, and while looking through some more I found another with the right slip yoke that I needed so I got a yoke and line for $47. And then took it to Dicks driveline here in phoenix az where he shortened it and pressed new joints in for the cash sum of $80. Resulting in a $127.00 driveline, which is quite a savings for me considering all the things I have redone already.. lol , I've yet to use it on the road but I couldn't wait to get home and drop it in to check fitment and it went in like it should. Now it will still be a few months before its on the road where I can give it a test review but for the money I could take him two more and get spares made. for any of the locals that remember Dick that retired and left well he couldn't take being at home so he's back working. At 27th street and mcdowell. Be warned give yourself a few extra mins when you drop off or pick up because he's probably gonna chat with you for a bit. But he's a nice guy so its ok. Posted via Mobile Device

10-10-2011, 11:58 PM	#2
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: driveline shop recomendation.. from me. Did he balance it for hiway speeds? __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

10-11-2011, 10:53 AM	#3
nacho55 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: El Mirage AZ Posts: 169	Re: driveline shop recomendation.. from me. That I don't know. He said he balanced it and if I had any problems bring it back, so ill find out in a couple more months. Posted via Mobile Device

10-11-2011, 01:02 PM	#4
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: driveline shop recomendation.. from me. I take my drivelines to a local shop that does alot of work for the local racers. Fair prices and never any problems. I always figured if he could get them balanced for 140 mph runs at the drag strip he could get my humble truck right. I like going into an old timers shop and bench racing, my wife knows when I go to pick up a part or "look around" I'll be gone for a while, I tend to be a story teller too! __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

10-12-2011, 12:57 PM	#5
nacho55 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: El Mirage AZ Posts: 169	Re: driveline shop recomendation.. from me. Yea its nice to find a decent shop or service place that doesn't act like they are doing you a favor like a local speed shop down here in phoenix that they treat you like crap no matter how much you buy, then shop owners wonder why people go with mail-order. Posted via Mobile Device



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